Think Twice Fish

[jcolon]

Good call. I will ammend my list to add these. I also thought of bala sharks.

Great job on the list ... It's worth bookmarking. I think this would serve as a great guide for those new to the hobby. Yeah Bala Sharks are a definite add on.

In regards to Red-tail Sharks ... I used to say 55 gal minimum, but now I tell anyone interested to go with a 75gal as a minimum (rainbow sharks I say 55gal min). RTS's are just so territorially aggressive that those extra 6 inches in depth can give you a few more territories that can be set up ... AND ... even then it's no guarantee.

 

[absolutangel04]

What about the different species of eels? They need huge tanks... I also think bettas should be thought twice about:
After being told that a betta can be in a one gallon at petsmart, I would hope someone would think again and decide "a betta is too cramped in a tiny tank. It will be much happier in atleast a five gallon with a heater and decent filter."

Yeah, I may add bettas too. I am still deciding what I want to say about them though.

As a note, I added the dg because I think that a fish who carries a major illness is worth thinking twice about. I have heard stories on here from a lot of people saying how frustrated they were when they added a dg to a perfect aquarium and had them waste away and die. So, I know not everybody has this experience, but I think it is worth a second thought before getting a fish that is known to carry this disease. I also debated adding neons because of the prevalence of neons tetra disease. I do not understand why you guys think that the apparent growing prevalenceof dwarf gourami disease is not worth a second thought. Do you think it is not common enough to be pointed out?

 

[mfdrookie516]

I've seen one person suspect dwarf gourami disease the entire time I've been here... and I read just about every thread. I really think it and neon tetra disease are often blamed for poor stock or just bad living conditions.

 

[absolutangel04]

Great job on the list ... It's worth bookmarking. I think this would serve as a great guide for those new to the hobby. Yeah Bala Sharks are a definite add on.

In regards to Red-tail Sharks ... I used to say 55 gal minimum, but now I tell anyone interested to go with a 75gal as a minimum (rainbow sharks I say 55gal min). RTS's are just so territorially aggressive that those extra 6 inches in depth can give you a few more territories that can be set up ... AND ... even then it's no guarantee.

Thanks for the info! Do you think I should say 75 gallon minimum for rtbs?

 

[absolutangel04]

I've seen one person suspect dwarf gourami disease the entire time I've been here... and I read just about every thread. I really think it and neon tetra disease are often blamed for poor stock or just bad living conditions.

Ok, thats good to know. I have heard so many stories (not just on here) that made me sad. I will re-think that one perhaps.

 

[jcolon]

Thanks for the info! Do you think I should say 75 gallon minimum for rtbs?

It's almost funny. Even though you'll find sources online say a 55gal should be the min for an RTS ... I'll tell you when my 3 inch RTS goes after the Tiger-Barbs, there's NO WHERE for that unlucky TB to hide. Did I mention how much nastier it gets during feeding? I don't want to paint all RTS's with a broad brush, but going with what I've read and from how my RTS acts, yeah I'd recommend a 75gal minimum. As bad as my RTS can be, it still has another 3 INCHES to grow!!

Rainbow sharks are ok with a 55gal min since they are not as territorially aggressive and are an inch or two smaller.

 

[User]

How about the neon tetra? Honestly anyone should think twice before buying any fish, maybe more. Do some research. The do research supporting that research from another valid source.


I do like this thread though. I hope some people can properly take care of their fish by using information available to them.

Most fish, including these, have special care requirements. Most fish are very different from each other. Maybe this list should be "common" types of fish.

Discus could be included. Many wood eating plecos as well.

Thank you

 

[librarygirl]

This is a great list thank you!

 

[abrahamavelar]

How about the neon tetra?

Thank you

why them they r easy to care for and they need to be in a group of atleast 6, and cant be put with angelfish due that in the wild angels are their natural predators aswell as with the pictus catfish

 

[User]

I just have had bad luck buying sick fish. Usually from them. Neon tetras can be fragile fish. Heck they have their own disease named after them. There should be some buying tips on here for ametuers (like me). Such as: dont buy from a tank with any dead fish in it.

But there you go, they have special care requirements too, and it wouldnt be nice to throw them in with just anything.

I understand what you are saying though, I dont want to rant I just want to make sure some others dont get left out..

 

[HN1]

Actually.... shouldn't all fish be "think twice" (at least) fish?!

 

[User]

Actually.... shouldn't all fish be "think twice" (at least) fish?!

I just said that...but I am glad you agree!

 

[absolutangel04]

Actually.... shouldn't all fish be "think twice" (at least) fish?!

Yes. And I thought about naming the thread "Don't Buy These Fish" or "Are You Totally sure You Want This Nightmare Unleashed in Your Tank" or "Think 8 Times Fish." But those names did not seem as catchy. I agree whole-heartedly that any fish should be thought about twice and more before purchase.

 

[abrahamavelar]

I just have had bad luck buying sick fish. Usually from them. Neon tetras can be fragile fish. Heck they have their own disease named after them. There should be some buying tips on here for ametuers (like me). Such as: dont buy from a tank with any dead fish in it.

But there you go, they have special care requirements too, and it wouldnt be nice to throw them in with just anything.

I understand what you are saying though, I dont want to rant I just want to make sure some others dont get left out..

ohhh i feel u when i started i pretty much added any fish that look cool until i found out even to i kept some cichlids since they were fry in a community tank wit out any problems unless any fish got in his cave but oneday he jumped out, but also it depends on the fishes personalities

 

[absolutangel04]

I just have had bad luck buying sick fish. Usually from them. Neon tetras can be fragile fish. Heck they have their own disease named after them. There should be some buying tips on here for ametuers (like me). Such as: dont buy from a tank with any dead fish in it.

But there you go, they have special care requirements too, and it wouldnt be nice to throw them in with just anything.

I understand what you are saying though, I dont want to rant I just want to make sure some others dont get left out..

I heavily considered putting neons on. I may nix the dg and put neons in their place because of neon tetra disease specifically.
Of course every fish has special requirements, I just tried to pull out a few that have big needs that I often see new people are unaware of. Also, these are fish I personally commonly see for sale.

 

[User]

I understand, makes perfect sense. I am glad that your thread may help people when selecting the fish they want!

If it wasnt for the internet I would have had a Red Tailed Catfish in a 55gal tank, and that would be bad.

I am glad that the Red Tailed Shark is on there. After doing research it probably saved me a lot of trouble not getting one for a 20long. I hope others may benefit, including the fish!

 

[absolutangel04]

I understand, makes perfect sense. I am glad that your thread may help people when selecting the fish they want!

If it wasnt for the internet I would have had a Red Tailed Catfish in a 55gal tank, and that would be bad.

I am glad that the Red Tailed Shark is on there. After doing research it probably saved me a lot of trouble not getting one for a 20long. I hope others may benefit, including the fish!

Yeah, I thought the rtbs looked sooo cool. I am really glad I looked into it before getting one. Lol, a 4 foot fish in a 55 gallon would certainly be something! I have to say that I have enver seen red-tailed catfish for sale.

 

[Tigroscr]

Very good list so far! If people would just do their research before they buy fish! I think in every lfs they should have a WARNING sign that reads "Please research your fish choices before you make a purchase" or WARNING "several of our species of fish we sell here can get HUGE, please be advised and have appropriate size tank" that would be a perfect world.............. Probably never going to happen but it would be nice!! They could even have computers there or tablets like the IPad so people could look up the species and research before they buy!! That would be awesome if I ever open my own lfs that's what I would do!!!!

 

[Mrc8858]

Very good list so far! If people would just do their research before they buy fish! I think in every lfs they should have a WARNING sign that reads "Please research your fish choices before you make a purchase" or WARNING "several of our species of fish we sell here can get HUGE, please be advised and have appropriate size tank" that would be a perfect world.............. Probably never going to happen but it would be nice!! They could even have computers there or tablets like the IPad so people could look up the species and research before they buy!! That would be awesome if I ever open my own lfs that's what I would do!!!!

To make it easier on everyone instead of listing name and price which sometimes don't even have that give a lil info to help the customer like full grown size, tank requirements, and any special needs for the fish

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Good list!

Also wanted to add those ever-so-cute juvenille African cichlids that Petco almost sold me one time if it hadn't been for the fact that a very smart Petco associate told me not to get them. People buy those fish and put them in ten, twenty gallon tanks without knowledge that they'll need a lot bigger and a lot more fish and a lot more work on them.