OMG Betta Tank on Ebay absurd!

[catwoman]

Check out this auction for a "Betta Tank" http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...4353185835&rd=1. How do you clean the gravel or get the fish back out It's unbelieveable what people will put fish in.

 

[gale]

That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen.

 

[OohFeeshy]

How stupid! It's a glass version of aquababies.

 

[Gill]

That is Pathetic.

What is gonna Happen when the Betta is too Big to do a water change and wont fit thru the tiny hole in the top.

 

[SRC]

Unfortunately thre are some on AB just as riduiculous . Not quite as puzzling, but ridiculous.
http/www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auc...s005&1107266832

I sent a request to teh Ebay seller, asking how you were supposed to change the water; How you were supposed to clean the gravel; and How you were supposed to remove the fish should it become sick or die.

We'll see if I get a response, I doubt it. I'm sure he didn't think that far ahead in his design....all he saw were $$$$ signs.

 

[corykitty516]

Anyone seen this one yet?

Betta Candle Holder Bowl

 

[ThinIce]

Dumi designs...says it all really

 

[aznmidnite]

I'm shocked by these items. I can't believe anyone would buy them. I'd like to see what the seller's reponse is on how to clean the tank.

 

[ChocoMeijin]

OH MY GOSH that's the same tank that I bought my 2nd betta in! I forgot the name for that like aqua forest thing or something! For $30 CDN at Sobeys. With a VT. I took him out of course, but it was hard. You had to dump him out, gently of course! And in that setup there was SAND under the gravel, so I got scared he might eat it or breathe it in or something when I was getting him out. >_< THOSE THANKS ARE EVIL. He's in a nice 1G now, and he even fathered my first spawn! EVIL TANKS.

EDIT: That eBay seller says to put the betta and water in the tank using a funnel!!! I get really pissed when it comes to evil tanks >O<

I found another evil tank!!!! EVIL TANK Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I think this one is the worst yet! Even the betta looks unhappy

 

[suspectdebbie]

Looks like they replied to you.

 

[SRC]

lol I replied back to him..he didn't quite answer the question..just stated what he had already stated in the ad. I want to know how you are supposed to get the fish out of there..without the wet, heavy gravel squishing it.

Last time I poured a tank with gravel out...the gravel made it to the top before the water all came out .

Let's see if he responds again.

 

[littlefishie]

I also sent a message. I'm excited to see the reply.

 

[SRC]

Questions from other buyers for this listing

Q: So let me ask you this.. #1. How are you supposed to change the water? #2. How are you supposed to clean the gravel? #3. How are you supposed to remove the fish after putting it in there, should it get sick or anything...or die? Thanks, Jennie Answered on Jan-27-05

  A: Hi Jennie.These are all questions are the norm,but after I show how easy it is to take care of hopefully you will purchase one.I will go through from start to finish so I won't miss any of your questions.You will receive a funnel and a background picture free with your aquarium.First, place funnel into the hole and fill with SPRING WATER about 3/4 of the way up.Then pour your betta into the funnel,he will go right in. Finish pouring in your spring water.MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A BUBBLE ACROSS THE TOP SO HE CAN BREATHE.Now your aquarium is good for a whole month.Now it's time to clean it.Place a small bowl in your sink.Start pouring out the water.The suction of the water will pull your betta out of the aquarium.(thats the resond for the second hole, creates suction)Now put some TAP water into the tank just above the rock line, place your palm over both holes and give it a shake on both sides.Rinse it 2x and start again from beginning.Only takes me about 3minutes to clean mine.

   
Q: So, when you pour the water out, what keeps the gravel from dumping on top of the betta, or pumpling him? Thanks, Jennie Answered on Jan-27-05

A: He'll come out before all the gravel starts coming out. When your empting the aquarium just make sure you have a nice steady flow. You might get alittle bit of gravel that falls out but hardly any. Gravel will go in the bowl with the betta, then just pour it back in when your done cleaning. I put my finger over the hole and let the water seep around my finger this keeps the gravel from falling out too. It's not as hard as it sounds, it's just that you have to type out everything it sounds more than it really is. I sell over 100 tanks a month cause I do craft shows, flee markets, e-bay and I have never got any calls about the about the cleaning or maintainence of my tanks. I'm sure you will enjoy it because it really is low maintainence, unigue, and the best conversation piece you will find.

lol 100 huh, funny....since he's only got a feedback rating of 1 and that's from buying something...kinda odd seeing how he's been a Ebay member for over a year.


There is no way that fish will make it to the center of that block AND out of that little hole before that gravel slams into it lol. I just can't see it happening. That's gonna be some shook up fish..the ones that are unfortunate enough to end up in one.

 

[GuppyDude]

iv seen worse, its not good for keeping a betta but if the water is changed and its fed right he would be alot better off than in a cup at walmart.

 

[catwoman]

True, but still don't see the point of keeping it in a glass block. There are many attractive real betta tanks out there. Oh, well, I sleep easy at night knowing I have at least saved one Betta from a life like that. He's very happy in his warm 10g tank!