Well to be honest giving a suggestion to put it down wasn't, at that time, a bad idea. Both sides had valid arguments for what they think should be done, in the end it just so happens that the guy was taken care of very well and survived and is how he is now. So yeah really let's leave it at that and just appreciate how much life wants to continue onwards. ^_^ If not as an oscar, then as a cory. Coryscar?
Half Eaten Oscar...The Saga Continues
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I think its great that the fish survived but really how fair is it to the fish? If the OP ever decides he doesn't want the fish who else will? I personally would have put the fish down long ago. Call it what you want but I wouldn't want that in my tanks and I wish I didn't feel this way but I do. I work hard on my tanks and all of my fish have good color and finage and I do weekly water changes to make sure they stay that way, It was very unfortunate that this happened to the fish and I would have been very upset but If it had been me I would have just put the fish down at a young age as opposed to letting it mature into something that would make both me and the fish unhappy in the long run. At the end of the day if the OP is happy with the fish I guess it was worth it. I would just hate to see this fish mature into an adult and wind up in a LFS in a 10 gallon dirty tank all by itself because no one wants it.
Fish without defects can wind up in a 10 gallon in a lfs, so it's not as if it only happens to fish that do have defects. The way I see it OP loves his oscar, so chances are that it wont be sold off to a random lfs.
What I commonly see is fish that does not make it to a person's standard that gets sold off to a lfs and forced into a tiny tank. Fish without the colors one wanted, fish without the personality one wanted, all that stuff. I find people that commonly choose the fish not for the fish itself but for other purposes like having an extremely beautiful display or want fish to be super entertaining tend to have their fish end up at the lfs.
I personally when I obtain fish, feel that I have an obligation to take care of 'em and not sell 'em off when I feel like it. I would give my fish away though, if I know they're going to a good home. Otherwise no. That being said, the exception is if one of my fish has a disease or has a defect or somehow turns really ugly, such as having an eye bitten off or... a tail. Then I'd prolly give it away right away to anyone or kill it. Simply because I cant stand fish like that, but that's just me.
In the end, we all keep fish to make ourselves happy, whether from their looks, or their personality, or from having them fight each other, or otherwise. So long as one's happy, well what else matters. All we have to remember is that we're all different and we should respect that.
What I commonly see is fish that does not make it to a person's standard that gets sold off to a lfs and forced into a tiny tank. Fish without the colors one wanted, fish without the personality one wanted, all that stuff. I find people that commonly choose the fish not for the fish itself but for other purposes like having an extremely beautiful display or want fish to be super entertaining tend to have their fish end up at the lfs.
I personally when I obtain fish, feel that I have an obligation to take care of 'em and not sell 'em off when I feel like it. I would give my fish away though, if I know they're going to a good home. Otherwise no. That being said, the exception is if one of my fish has a disease or has a defect or somehow turns really ugly, such as having an eye bitten off or... a tail. Then I'd prolly give it away right away to anyone or kill it. Simply because I cant stand fish like that, but that's just me.
In the end, we all keep fish to make ourselves happy, whether from their looks, or their personality, or from having them fight each other, or otherwise. So long as one's happy, well what else matters. All we have to remember is that we're all different and we should respect that.
You sir are exactly why fish end up in tanks at lfs not being cared for. For you your fish are status icons. I'd rather see the ops fish and a success story like his than listen to you gloat about your rare exotic fish with top notch colors. The post above mine was spot on and great.
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lets get some up dates on this guy i would love to see a video!!
to all you downers I seek out and BUY/ rescue fish that are damaged at fish stores ..I have a female con who is missing just as much tail as this little guy and she is one of my favorite fish...get over your selves not every one cares if there fish is PERFECT. ..
to all you downers I seek out and BUY/ rescue fish that are damaged at fish stores ..I have a female con who is missing just as much tail as this little guy and she is one of my favorite fish...get over your selves not every one cares if there fish is PERFECT. ..
Come on, most people who would've euthanized that fish, was not because of it's appearance later on. it was due to the suffering with a severe injury, and/or not being feasible for all people to save it.
This isn't a "right vs wrong" subject, and you turning it around on everyone else does not make you look better.
How long will the gloating with brow-beatings continue?
If the fish had died, would you have conceded that every opinion in your brain was forever wrong?
give it a rest.
It's hard to even enjoy the updates with your input between them.
I don't think you understand what i posted...and it was not directed at you, think what you want the fish is alive and healthy and Im glad the OP didn't given in, and did what he felt was the correct path to take for his fish.
People need to lay off of the OP its done and over and the fish is alive.
