Dale_I
Aquarium Advice Freak
I'm a member on several forums and these moderators are very tame. If this is defined as overbearing, I don't know how a strict forum could be defined...
I agree, but I don't really define it as bumping if someone just posts on their thread another question, or clarification, or if anyone else can help. It serves the same purpose, keeps some content flowing, and is more enjoyable to read than a post that says 'bump'.
This is exactly what the no bumping rule refers to. Thanks for clarifying that. Could not have said it better.
DragonFish mentioned how he went to the library as a kid and read all he could. I don't want to suggest that every book published is a credible source, but there was a little bit of a safety net in the publishing process. I don't think too many people published books that are just parroted bad information. I agree that you NEED to do research. But google doesn't fix everything.
But... having a tank that isn't big enough for your tank is a big dealAm tired of all the experts on here pipping up in threads saying your tank isn't big enough for your tank.
Am tired of all the experts on here pipping up in threads saying your tank isn't big enough for your tank. All the original poster was asking is do I need water in a fish tank.. Sarcasm....
In grade school I did a science fair project on fish growth rate vs. Living space. I had three tanks of goldfish 1 gal, 5 gal, and 10gal tanks were used. Five fish per. I weighed the fish, down to grams, every other day. What I found is that in the largest tank they did in fact grow faster and larger. So I am a believer that a fish will grow to a rate that matches it's living space. Most ppl on here like myself know a blue hippo isn't supposed to go in a 65 I do but like most ppl here plan to upgrade tank or give it new home oneday.
That is an awesome science project! I went to the international science and engineering fair when I was in high school but my project was on bacterial resistance to .. well never mind that.Bpeckj said:Am tired of all the experts on here pipping up in threads saying your tank isn't big enough for your tank. All the original poster was asking is do I need water in a fish tank.. Sarcasm....
In grade school I did a science fair project on fish growth rate vs. Living space. I had three tanks of goldfish 1 gal, 5 gal, and 10gal tanks were used. Five fish per. I weighed the fish, down to grams, every other day. What I found is that in the largest tank they did in fact grow faster and larger. So I am a believer that a fish will grow to a rate that matches it's living space. Most ppl on here like myself know a blue hippo isn't supposed to go in a 65 I do but like most ppl here plan to upgrade tank or give it new home oneday.
Am tired of all the experts on here pipping up in threads saying your tank isn't big enough for your tank. All the original poster was asking is do I need water in a fish tank.. Sarcasm....
In grade school I did a science fair project on fish growth rate vs. Living space. I had three tanks of goldfish 1 gal, 5 gal, and 10gal tanks were used. Five fish per. I weighed the fish, down to grams, every other day. What I found is that in the largest tank they did in fact grow faster and larger. So I am a believer that a fish will grow to a rate that matches it's living space. Most ppl on here like myself know a blue hippo isn't supposed to go in a 65 I do but like most ppl here plan to upgrade tank or give it new home oneday.
bruinsbro1997 said:Auto-correct on an iPhone is so annoying, you have no idea. I constantly switch between texting and going on the forums, and for some reason GBR and have are always auto-correcting each other whenever I type them into have or GBR! Quite annoying and you cannot seem to turn off the feature on the phone, grr.
You can turn off auto correct! It is in the settings. The unfortunate reality for me - my typing without autocorrect is even worse!!!!!
You can turn off auto correct! It is in the settings. The unfortunate reality for me - my typing without autocorrect is even worse!!!!!
Truth is...most people can't upgrade because they can't afford to, don't have the room, don't have the time, or some other big factors.
Grade school project? As in middle school?
Some fish don't stop growing regardless of tank size. A pleco will not stop growing to its inevitable size because it's in a small tank. That's called stunting a fish, which isn't good for the fish at all.