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[michaelb_123]

Hey, new member to the great hobby and forums

Persuaded dad to get fish because i'm broke @ the mo and mum is a vegetarian - if u no what i mean - no keeping fish - unfair, etc. . . And i just turned 16! Any suggestions on excuses/reasons to possibly persuade her view on the subject? much needed as i love fish and since parents are divorced i only get to see them every other weekend - not fair !!

Havn't seen fish for a week now and feeling quite nervous of what to expect on saturday. Dad has bought some more fish for the tank (unsure of the size, not too small) this weekend, without me being there also.

Last Saturday Me + dad bought 2 green tiger barbs and 2 chinese sucking loaches. The reviews i've read on this very helpful forum have been positive for the tiger barbs and quite negative for the loaches. People tend to say that the barbs are good beginner fish yet are less agro towards other fish if in group of 4-5+. During the 2-3 days i was with them, i didn't notice them biting fins or anything, they chased each other around occasionally but never touched the loaches and generally stayed away from the loaches and each other.
The reviews on the loaches tend to say that they are ok till they get older at which point they are quite agro towards each other and other fish as well as being territorial. This obviousely has worried me quite a bit of what to expect
The fish are being fed on small bits of cucumber (loaches) and normal fish flake food ground up into small bits (Barbs) as the nice woman in the shop suggested - she looked and sounded like she new what she was on about.

This weekend i think my dad got 2-3 more barbs, a few neon tetras and a red tailed black shark

The tank has a few rocks(medium) a fake plant and a real one. the barbs like to swim in the open yet hide in the plants quite regularly. Not sure about their sexes plus we don't have a breeding net and the barbs and loaches would probz eat them anyway so we're not trying, plus that would probz end up overcrowding the tank, unsure, not knowledgeable on the whole crouded thing.

Would seriousely appreciate comments and suggestions on all topics above.

 

[Ethos]

Hello and to TFF!!!

 

[Mr.September15]

Hey, new member to the great hobby and forums

Persuaded dad to get fish because i'm broke @ the mo and mum is a vegetarian - if u no what i mean - no keeping fish - unfair, etc. . . And i just turned 16! Any suggestions on excuses/reasons to possibly persuade her view on the subject? much needed as i love fish and since parents are divorced i only get to see them every other weekend - not fair !!

Havn't seen fish for a week now and feeling quite nervous of what to expect on saturday. Dad has bought some more fish for the tank (unsure of the size, not too small) this weekend, without me being there also.

Last Saturday Me + dad bought 2 green tiger barbs and 2 chinese sucking loaches. The reviews i've read on this very helpful forum have been positive for the tiger barbs and quite negative for the loaches. People tend to say that the barbs are good beginner fish yet are less agro towards other fish if in group of 4-5+. During the 2-3 days i was with them, i didn't notice them biting fins or anything, they chased each other around occasionally but never touched the loaches and generally stayed away from the loaches and each other.
The reviews on the loaches tend to say that they are ok till they get older at which point they are quite agro towards each other and other fish as well as being territorial. This obviousely has worried me quite a bit of what to expect
The fish are being fed on small bits of cucumber (loaches) and normal fish flake food ground up into small bits (Barbs) as the nice woman in the shop suggested - she looked and sounded like she new what she was on about.

This weekend i think my dad got 2-3 more barbs, a few neon tetras and a red tailed black shark

The tank has a few rocks(medium) a fake plant and a real one. the barbs like to swim in the open yet hide in the plants quite regularly. Not sure about their sexes plus we don't have a breeding net and the barbs and loaches would probz eat them anyway so we're not trying, plus that would probz end up overcrowding the tank, unsure, not knowledgeable on the whole crouded thing.

Would seriousely appreciate comments and suggestions on all topics above.

Ummmm...Well I would usually know some excuses to get fish...I used plenty with my parents and now have enough animals to open a zoo...So they may work...

1.Show your mum how responsible you are in terms of knowing how to clean up after yourself. Maybe try helping around the house and daily chores.
2.Try showing her that youve really researched a lot on fish and show off your knowledge by telling her some facts. But dont use that one too much because then she may get annoyed.
3. Maybe try showing your interest of fishkeeping by going to the library and getting some books. What I do is not read them just leave them on the table and wait until my parents see that I'm doing something. But after you get fish you must read lots of articles...etc.

These all are ways to get your mum to let you keep fish at her house ...But some may be a little too extreme...Just make sure you tell your dad how to keep your fish and then your done. But remember if your mum doesnt let you bring them then just leave your dad to keep them safe...

 

[michaelb_123]

thanks a lot! will try thoses during the week, help is much appreciated. Getting books n leaving them on the table is a great idea
Thanks for the welcome! And please post more info as i would love to become more educated on fishkeeping, etc to help dad apart from me. no quotes from my text needed btw