Don't get fired up, it's a theoretical question

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thewaterboy

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like the title says it's just a theorectical question. I did not do this and i have no plans to.

A 75G is way too small for a tiger shovelnose. It gets stunted and lives a shorter life. Is that the worst that happens? So you have a small, disgrunteled TSN but....you have a TSN. what do people think?
 
I'd rather have a full grown healthy TSN. :)
 
theoretical question.. get a puppy, stuff it in a crate for its life.

the worse that happens is he is so weak with muscular dystrophy he cant really walk.

thoughts?

... no really though...the fish stops growing and his origins do not. Sounds like a pretty horrible way to live/die
 
Well, our most important goal as fish keepers should be to give our fish long, healthy lives and watch them flourish with their best potential in an adequate aquarium. If you don't care if they are stunted and unhealthy, then you shouldn't have the priviledge to keep these animals.
 
Whats the enjoyment from watching a disproportionate, sickly fish? I'd rather watch my healthy fish... thats what my fish are, living art.
 
thewaterboy;4916650; said:
like the title says it's just a theorectical question. I did not do this and i have no plans to.

A 75G is way too small for a tiger shovelnose. It gets stunted and lives a shorter life. Is that the worst that happens? So you have a small, disgrunteled TSN but....you have a TSN. what do people think?
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It doesn't matter what do people think. It's each individual decision. We don't leave each other life. I live my life.
 
Not letting a fish grow to it's full potential is just a cruel and stupid thing to do. Yet, so many people do it. It all comes down to the LFS, Petsmart, and Petco's that give falsified information or no information at all. Just stupidity. My personal opinion is if you buy a fish, know everything you can about it BEFORE you buy it. That way you know what your getting yourself into. And don't "make plans" for a bigger enclosure..MAKE ONE! I have seen to many times people having intentions to make a large tank/pond for their fish to only have them traped in a small tank for the remainder of their miserable lives.

End of rant.

:)
 
BlackShark11k;4916705;4916705 said:
BTW, to add to my comment I think JDMing fish and cramping big fish into small tanks are two completely differnt issue.
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One big fish in small tank, or many small fish in a big tank is no different IMO. If you keep fish because you truly enjoy fish, and don't view them as a material object or good luck charm, then you wouldn't do either of those.

That's the difference between a fishkeeper and one who keeps fish. JMO
 
jcardona1;4916714; said:
One big fish in small tank, or many small fish in a big tank is no different IMO. If you keep fish because you truly enjoy fish, and don't view them as a material object or good luck charm, then you wouldn't do either of those.

That's the difference between a fishkeeper and one who keeps fish. JMO
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Amen
 
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