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Tensions in my Fish tank!

Metalbasspro

Metalbasspro

Feb 9, 2009
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I have 100 Gallon fish tank with 4 small fish and wanted to get some more and thought it would make economic sense to get some free fish so I found some in a stream and fished out 4 of them. Not sure what kind they are but they are long and sleek with a sort of tiger pattern on them. I introduced them to the tank and after about a day they started to corral the other fish who have been in the tank for months. They chase and bite small pieces of their tales off and the original resident fish are looking rather beat up.

I talk to my fish, I know they can't understand what I am saying but I tell them they don't have to compete for food and it's not a dog eat dog world. I care for them all as equals and they should live in peace because there is plenty of food. These new tank mates just don't seem to understand. I could take them back to the creek but that would be so un fair. :(

What would you do?
 
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Hi.

This is a joke thread?
Right?

Metalbasspro said:
I could take them back to the creek but that would be so un fair. :(
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Yeah, freedom is so vastly overrated compared with captivity.

Metalbasspro said:
What would you do?
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I'd release the wild fish back to their natural habitat ASAP and then I would educate myself quite a bit before making the next desicion.

Hint, You'll end up with 0 fish before long.
The original 4 small ones are goners anyway, fish don't take stress well, and the 4 new ones will probably die for the same reason.

Regards
Sam
 
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#11
Return them to the pond. How is that cruel?

Check your local store. Once a week, my local Petco gets "feeder fish" - basically goldfish. Go on the day theycome in to get the likeliest ones, because they come in very crowded, and go downhill when they remain. They cost $.20 each.

I have an outdoor 125 gallon pond/waterfall I built. These fish are just as hardy as regular goldfish. Some have lasted 8+ years, and are almost 10".
 
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OP - that was not very bright. Fish from a wild pond environment bring in bacteria and other parasites your "house" fish are not used to. Fish from a wild environment are used to a certain level of competition and behave accordingly. You have doomed ALL the fish, wild and domestic to almost certain death.
 
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Metalbasspro said:
I have 100 Gallon fish tank with 4 small fish and wanted to get some more and thought it would make economic sense to get some free fish so I found some in a stream and fished out 4 of them. Not sure what kind they are but they are long and sleek with a sort of tiger pattern on them. I introduced them to the tank and after about a day they started to corral the other fish who have been in the tank for months. They chase and bite small pieces of their tales off and the original resident fish are looking rather beat up.

I talk to my fish, I know they can't understand what I am saying but I tell them they don't have to compete for food and it's not a dog eat dog world. I care for them all as equals and they should live in peace because there is plenty of food. These new tank mates just don't seem to understand. I could take them back to the creek but that would be so un fair. :(

What would you do?
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You're being silly right? This is a cute little idea you thought up to post in OT? That's why I asked how old you are. My 2 year old nephew asks similar questions.
 
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Immigrant said:
This has got to be an ill attempt at a joke. But maybe not, OP thinks plugging a dog's ears help alleviate fear of thunder. Hearmph!
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