Patience sucks - Page 3 - Aquarium Advice

Kurt_Nelson · 05-12-2008, 09:58 AM

Holy smoke!! I think you've exceeded your dog per square foot limit!

MsBeanCtr · 05-12-2008, 10:26 AM

It's only money....have you considered working at the petstore to get a discount???

fijiwigi · 05-12-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt_Nelson

Holy smoke!! I think you've exceeded your dog per square foot limit!

Yeah I just have an average house 1400 SQ feet and the yard isn't huge but barely big enough.

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Originally Posted by MsBeanCtr

It's only money....have you considered working at the petstore to get a discount???

Unfortunately since they are purebreeds the wife insists on buying premium dogfood. Its 30 dollars for a 20pound bag.

**roka64** · 05-12-2008, 10:34 AM

You could probably buy is online at drsfosterandsmith and sneak in a few fish things as well!

fijiwigi · 05-12-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by roka64

You could probably buy is online at drsfosterandsmith and sneak in a few fish things as well!

You know thats a great idea!! my devil horns just emerged from my head. HEHE

MsBeanCtr · 05-12-2008, 10:37 AM

That's ok.....the dogs will be living on the couch and bed anyway.....you two get to live on the floor now!

As for the food.....stay away from corn based foods! I've only fed Nutromax and have had no problems. Not exactly cheap but well worth it in the long run.

Ah....puppy breath and milk teeth (I still have scars on my hands from a rescue greyhound puppy)....your socks/shoes will never be the same! LOL

CatatonicBug · 05-12-2008, 10:47 AM

I will never understand how people can allow dogs that size inside the house... I have a chow/retriever mix, and the only time he comes in is when it's pouring rain or snowing, and then only straight to his kennel.

fijiwigi · 05-12-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CatatonicBug

I will never understand how people can allow dogs that size inside the house... I have a chow/retriever mix, and the only time he comes in is when it's pouring rain or snowing, and then only straight to his kennel.

The personality of these particular dogs are big gentle giants they thrive on lots of hugs and being paid attention to 24/7 The dog loves the couch and the bed. I roll over in my bed and instead of seing my wife I see a big drooling snout staring at me licking my nose. If they were to stay outside all the time in a kennel they would get extremely depressed. I Never understood how people could keep there dog in a kennel most of the day. Its like prison.

**roka64** · 05-12-2008, 11:05 AM

I was never one to get a dog and leave it outside. The one in my avatar is a rescue and he is 160Lbs. Nothing but a big teddy bear.

FishEggs · 05-12-2008, 11:06 AM

I dont understand spending that much on a "purebred" dog. especially if she is going to cross breed mastiff and bernard for puppies. i spent about a $100 for our dog from the pound and he's just as big and lovable (st bernard/german shepard mix) our second dog we got basically free since we rescued her from the vet's office. Someone shoved her in the door and left and since they are illegal to own in that particular county (she's pitbull) they would have had to put her down.
IMO and i mean no offense but i think it's ridiculous that breeders charge that much for a dog and even more ridiculous that people still buy them at that price.

On another note why cant you just add another fixture to the top of the tank like a 4x39watt t5ho which would only be about $250 depending on where you get it. i looked on catalinaaquarium.com

05-12-2008, 10:26 AM	#22 (permalink)
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 466 Images: 9	It's only money....have you considered working at the petstore to get a discount??? __________________ If you can't run with the big dogs - stay on the porch! *Adopt a retired greyhound *

05-12-2008, 10:34 AM	#24 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,380 Images: 12	You could probably buy is online at drsfosterandsmith and sneak in a few fish things as well! __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

05-12-2008, 10:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 466 Images: 9	That's ok.....the dogs will be living on the couch and bed anyway.....you two get to live on the floor now! As for the food.....stay away from corn based foods! I've only fed Nutromax and have had no problems. Not exactly cheap but well worth it in the long run. Ah....puppy breath and milk teeth (I still have scars on my hands from a rescue greyhound puppy)....your socks/shoes will never be the same! LOL __________________ If you can't run with the big dogs - stay on the porch! *Adopt a retired greyhound *

05-12-2008, 10:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
CatatonicBug Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 456 Images: 6	I will never understand how people can allow dogs that size inside the house... I have a chow/retriever mix, and the only time he comes in is when it's pouring rain or snowing, and then only straight to his kennel. __________________ Remember - in Aquaria, nothing good happens fast. Starting a new tank? Click here for instructions. 47g tall FW, 10g planted, 2.5g planted office tank

05-12-2008, 11:05 AM	#29 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,380 Images: 12	I was never one to get a dog and leave it outside. The one in my avatar is a rescue and he is 160Lbs. Nothing but a big teddy bear. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

05-12-2008, 09:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
Kurt_Nelson Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WA Posts: 1,918 Images: 28	Holy smoke!! I think you've exceeded your dog per square foot limit!

05-12-2008, 11:06 AM	#30 (permalink)
FishEggs Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 215	I dont understand spending that much on a "purebred" dog. especially if she is going to cross breed mastiff and bernard for puppies. i spent about a $100 for our dog from the pound and he's just as big and lovable (st bernard/german shepard mix) our second dog we got basically free since we rescued her from the vet's office. Someone shoved her in the door and left and since they are illegal to own in that particular county (she's pitbull) they would have had to put her down. IMO and i mean no offense but i think it's ridiculous that breeders charge that much for a dog and even more ridiculous that people still buy them at that price. On another note why cant you just add another fixture to the top of the tank like a 4x39watt t5ho which would only be about $250 depending on where you get it. i looked on catalinaaquarium.com __________________ ~Matt~ If you put off what you can do today until tomorrow it will never get done cause tomorrow never comes. It's always today.

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