What's the dumbest advice you've ever been told about fish care?

[kdrun76]

Found this on meetthepet.com

Scientific Name	Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
Common Name	Redtailed catfish, red-tailed catfish, redtail cat, RTC, cajaro, pirarara
Tank size	220 gallons and more
Temperament	Aggressive, predatory
Diet	Omnivorous bottom feeder
Temperature	72°F- 78°F (22 to 26 °С)
pH	6.0-7.5
Size	up to 6 in (15 cm)
Lifespan	up to 15 years

six inches?!!!!!!!!!!!! And by that scale, my husband's "parts" are only 2". Wait, make that 1/4 inch.

 

[twentyleagues]

six inches?!!!!!!!!!!!! And by that scale, my husband's "parts" are only 2". Wait, make that 1/4 inch.

If you are talking only based on that rtc size then the 1/4" is still respectable. Well at least hes not getting laughed at in the locker room. Based on this logic 2" would in all actuality be 2'

 

[Dloks]

Found this on meetthepet.com

Scientific Name	Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
Common Name	Redtailed catfish, red-tailed catfish, redtail cat, RTC, cajaro, pirarara
Tank size	220 gallons and more
Temperament	Aggressive, predatory
Diet	Omnivorous bottom feeder
Temperature	72°F- 78°F (22 to 26 °С)
pH	6.0-7.5
Size	up to 6 in (15 cm)
Lifespan	up to 15 years

You wrote that up didn’t you? Saying SB rtc can live in a 55g tank

 

[Tobiassorensen]

You wrote that up didn’t you? Saying SB rtc can live in a 55g tank

Haha your the man dloks

 

[flukeone]

"aquarium lids are out of fashion"...