Mistakes and such

[Joshomaru]

If you drop your keys in a pool of lava, forget them! Because ya e, man, they're gone!

 

[Joshomaru]

My dad always said that laughter was the best medicine. I guess that's why so many of us died of tuberculosis.

 

[Joshomaru]

When I found the skull in the woods, the first thing I did was call the police. But, then I got curious about it. I picked it up and started wondering who this person was, and why he had deer horns.

 

[PGJE]

over stocking

 

[Deadliestviper7]

When I found the skull in the woods, the first thing I did was call the police. But, then I got curious about it. I picked it up and started wondering who this person was, and why he had deer horns.

I need my head back, sorry about misplacing it( don't judge me! Can you honestly say you haven't lost a saytyrs skull or half a pair of socks?)

 

[slipshodman]

Can you honestly say you haven't lost a saytyrs skull or half a pair of socks?

Twice , but i don't like to talk about it

 

[LBDave]

Improper tank size:
Please give your fish tanks of the proper tank size, tanks should be wide enough for fish to easily turn around without touching anything, and at least 4 times as long as the fish.
Don't keep your pacu in 325 gallon, they need at least 1000 gal, same goes for redtail catfish.
Oscars shouldn't be kept in a 55 or 75 gal, instead a single oscar needs at least 125 gallons.

In to small of tanks Waste builds up quickly , harming your fish.
Spinal problems occur from not enough space, and abrasions occur more frequently , fish can also show maladapted behavior such as jumping out, hyper aggression , lethargy etc

I agree but myself as many don't have room for the super large tanks. It's a balancing act. I do appreciate that the larger the tank the better for large cichlids. One thing I want to say as a new member, I appreciate everybody's input and I thank all the fishkeepers that post.

 

[Dimitri Georges]

When buying a used tank, make sure the seams aren't aged. A long time ago I made the mistake of trusting a guy off craigslist only to later have that tank literally bust at the seams in my living room.

Somehow managed to keep everything alive except some GSPs

 

[LBDave]

Improper tank size:
Please give your fish tanks of the proper tank size, tanks should be wide enough for fish to easily turn around without touching anything, and at least 4 times as long as the fish.
Don't keep your pacu in 325 gallon, they need at least 1000 gal, same goes for redtail catfish.
Oscars shouldn't be kept in a 55 or 75 gal, instead a single oscar needs at least 125 gallons.

In to small of tanks Waste builds up quickly , harming your fish.
Spinal problems occur from not enough space, and abrasions occur more frequently , fish can also show maladapted behavior such as jumping out, hyper aggression , lethargy etc

Improper tank size has to be number one. I am looking at getting another larger tank. I knew going in I would probably need to get rid of fish or... Thank god my wife fell in love with the oscars.

 

[NjHardcore]

When doing water changes don't walk away from your tank while filling it. I did a 50% water change on my 180 last night and it takes a while to fill from my sink. Figured I'll play some xbox and check on it in 20 mins. Well 50 mins later and my pugs going nuts I get up to see an inch of water throughout my kitchen, dining room, and hallway.