AngelFishGirl
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Just a ridiculous story for today...
The guy at one of my LFS's told me that on top of my already 12 angelfish in my 55 gallon, I could add a large school of tetras, 4 Chinese algae eaters, and one elephant nose. He followed me around as I looked at every single fish and pointed out every single one. He mentioned adding 4 rainbow sharks. I was really frustrated as I felt I couldn't trust him with anything. My boyfriend and I were very interested in the elephant noses but knew nothing about them, so I didn't dare pick one up without knowing exactly what it is. From what I've read they are semi aggressive, although when I asked he said they are peaceful and will do fine with angels.
I was super frustrated, as I always like to go in there for cheap Cory Cats (2.50 a pop), to look at the saltwater tanks, and, of course, check out their angels
But this guy seriously was going off about how all of the fish, no matter WHAT I named... Chinese algae water, elephant nose, oscar, you name it. they are peaceful fish and go great with angels.
The worst part? He recommended me to get a school of green tiger barbs for my angel tank! 6 barbs with 12 angels!! One of my angels has super veiled fins. I couldn't even imagine!!
Just shows how careful you have to be when listening to your LFS. They try to help but overall the general idea is to make a purchase.
(Friendly reminder to not post the NAMES of LFS's, as it is against the rules and will result in this thread being shut down)
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The guy at one of my LFS's told me that on top of my already 12 angelfish in my 55 gallon, I could add a large school of tetras, 4 Chinese algae eaters, and one elephant nose. He followed me around as I looked at every single fish and pointed out every single one. He mentioned adding 4 rainbow sharks. I was really frustrated as I felt I couldn't trust him with anything. My boyfriend and I were very interested in the elephant noses but knew nothing about them, so I didn't dare pick one up without knowing exactly what it is. From what I've read they are semi aggressive, although when I asked he said they are peaceful and will do fine with angels.
I was super frustrated, as I always like to go in there for cheap Cory Cats (2.50 a pop), to look at the saltwater tanks, and, of course, check out their angels
But this guy seriously was going off about how all of the fish, no matter WHAT I named... Chinese algae water, elephant nose, oscar, you name it. they are peaceful fish and go great with angels.
The worst part? He recommended me to get a school of green tiger barbs for my angel tank! 6 barbs with 12 angels!! One of my angels has super veiled fins. I couldn't even imagine!!
Just shows how careful you have to be when listening to your LFS. They try to help but overall the general idea is to make a purchase.
(Friendly reminder to not post the NAMES of LFS's, as it is against the rules and will result in this thread being shut down)
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