Rescue a TSNxRTC ?

[Rafini]

was in my LFS today and saw a young 4" tsnxrtc for sale. I feel bad for it because I know that I'm the only customer with a tank over 200 gallons and I would hate for someone to buy it and shove it in a 50g for life and stunt/kill it.

after my tsn died an hour after i got it (the entire batch was dead when I returned) I have been looking to fill the void. I know its not an indoor pond but I have a 225g 3' wide tank which is better than what a lot of LFS will have as a footprint. anyway just thought I should run it through with you guys first. I don't have enough money to buy it right now but I was thinking if its still there in a week or so then to give it a good home.

good or bad idea?

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

If you have a firm plan what to do with the fish after 1 year when your 225 gal is too small, then yes.

In general, buying a baby common fish to "save it" does not sound sensible. First of all, you cannot really "save it" with the tank(s) you have. Second, the LFS will bring in and sell any fish that sells. Third, in a way, by helping them sell (more of) them, one would be encouraging the practice - it's a free market: if there is a demand, there will be an offer.

 

[RWaltman]

If you have a firm plan what to do with the fish after 1 year when your 225 gal is too small, then yes.

In general, buying a baby common fish to "save it" does not sound sensible. First of all, you cannot really "save it" with the tank(s) you have. Second, the LFS will bring in and sell any fish that sells. Third, in a way, by helping them sell (more of) them, one would be encouraging the practice - it's a free market: if there is a demand, there will be an offer.

+1

By buying the fish you are supporting the sale of fish that grow too large for home aquariums.

 

[Rafini]

Yeah I kind of figured that would be the answer. I wish I could keep one of these guys and I just feel bad that it will end up stunting or dying. poor little guy.