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Posted by ag73 on April 18, 2006, 2:31 pm
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I bought 2 tiny catfish to go into my community tank some time ago.
Unfortunately, one of them died but the other one has grown to
approximtely 6 inches and has eaten pretty much the remainder of fish
in the tank (two scared tetra have survived). I asked the shop if I
could take it back but they said they don't have the space.
My wife and I have completely lost interest in the tank because we
can't buy any more fish to put in withouth them getting eaten so we are
now looking after this one oversized catfish. What are out options for
finding a new home for the catfish? It seems we should have been warned
that the fish wasn't suitable for a community tank ... do we have any
rights to return the fish to the shop?
Thanks,
Andy.
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Posted by Marksfish on April 18, 2006, 3:25 pm
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> I bought 2 tiny catfish to go into my community tank some time ago.
> Unfortunately, one of them died but the other one has grown to
> approximtely 6 inches and has eaten pretty much the remainder of fish
> in the tank (two scared tetra have survived). I asked the shop if I
> could take it back but they said they don't have the space.
>
> My wife and I have completely lost interest in the tank because we
> can't buy any more fish to put in withouth them getting eaten so we are
> now looking after this one oversized catfish. What are out options for
> finding a new home for the catfish? It seems we should have been warned
> that the fish wasn't suitable for a community tank ... do we have any
> rights to return the fish to the shop?
>
>
Whereabouts in the Country are you? Unfortunately, most public aquariums and
the like are overrun with fish that have outgrown their quarters. Many fish
shops sell fish to an unsuspecting public, normally along the lines of
oscars as community fish or plecs that grow to 18" or more.
You may find someone with a large enough tank willing to take it off your
hands, and you may find a few more responses on
http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/ if you wish to go down thast road,
but don't expect to sell it, just rehome it.
With regard to returning the fish, I think you will be fighting a losing
battle. Although a good shop will advise you about compatible fish for your
tank, they will also expect you to take some responsibilty for researching
the fish you are going to buy. That may mean going away and looking it up,
then returning to buy, or checking it out before leaving home. Once you have
solved this problem, I would suggest finding a shop (try a few to see which
is best if possible), explain what size tank you have, filtration, etc, then
ask what they would recommend. Once you have found a good shop, stick with
it. There is more chance of a shop that you are a regular in knowing what
you have and not selling you something incompatible in the future.#
Sorry I can't be much more help.
Mark
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Posted by Gill Passman on April 18, 2006, 5:26 pm
Please log in for more thread options Marksfish wrote:
>>I bought 2 tiny catfish to go into my community tank some time ago.
>>Unfortunately, one of them died but the other one has grown to
>>approximtely 6 inches and has eaten pretty much the remainder of fish
>>in the tank (two scared tetra have survived). I asked the shop if I
>>could take it back but they said they don't have the space.
>>
>>My wife and I have completely lost interest in the tank because we
>>can't buy any more fish to put in withouth them getting eaten so we are
>>now looking after this one oversized catfish. What are out options for
>>finding a new home for the catfish? It seems we should have been warned
>>that the fish wasn't suitable for a community tank ... do we have any
>>rights to return the fish to the shop?
>>
>>
>
> Whereabouts in the Country are you? Unfortunately, most public aquariums and
> the like are overrun with fish that have outgrown their quarters. Many fish
> shops sell fish to an unsuspecting public, normally along the lines of
> oscars as community fish or plecs that grow to 18" or more.
>
> You may find someone with a large enough tank willing to take it off your
> hands, and you may find a few more responses on
> http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/ if you wish to go down thast road,
> but don't expect to sell it, just rehome it.
>
> With regard to returning the fish, I think you will be fighting a losing
> battle. Although a good shop will advise you about compatible fish for your
> tank, they will also expect you to take some responsibilty for researching
> the fish you are going to buy. That may mean going away and looking it up,
> then returning to buy, or checking it out before leaving home. Once you have
> solved this problem, I would suggest finding a shop (try a few to see which
> is best if possible), explain what size tank you have, filtration, etc, then
> ask what they would recommend. Once you have found a good shop, stick with
> it. There is more chance of a shop that you are a regular in knowing what
> you have and not selling you something incompatible in the future.#
>
> Sorry I can't be much more help.
>
> Mark
Both the MA's I use do take overgrown fish - try phoning around. I would
advice against advertising on the net....think about delivery and the
restrictions we have in place in the UK (and quite right too) - check
out the article in this month's PFK. Maybe even ask on this newsgroup if
anyone locally has room for him...
Exactly what type of catfish is he? If you are not sure try posting a
pic to one of those free photo sites and give us the link...
Gill
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Posted by Marksfish on April 19, 2006, 12:28 pm
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>I would advice against advertising on the net....
>
Why would you advise against it Gill, that seems to be an "all encompassing"
statement with no substance?
Nothing wrong with Aquarist Classifieds, I used to sell a lot of Discus on
there and there is a specific catfish section. If you make it known that it
is collection only, then you don't have the delivery problems and you may
find someone in the next street who doesn't use usenet, but does use that
particular media. There is no defence to using the 'net to placing a
classified ad in PFK!!
Mark
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Posted by Gill Passman on April 20, 2006, 4:30 am
Please log in for more thread options Marksfish wrote:
>>I would advice against advertising on the net....
>>
>
>
> Why would you advise against it Gill, that seems to be an "all encompassing"
> statement with no substance?
>
> Nothing wrong with Aquarist Classifieds, I used to sell a lot of Discus on
> there and there is a specific catfish section. If you make it known that it
> is collection only, then you don't have the delivery problems and you may
> find someone in the next street who doesn't use usenet, but does use that
> particular media. There is no defence to using the 'net to placing a
> classified ad in PFK!!
>
> Mark
>
>
It was qualified when I made the statement....maybe it is a personal
thing but as I am not a professional breeder (nor is the OP) I would
think the hassle of shipping too great and am reluctant to have
strangers come to my home to collect a fish. If I was selling fish on a
commercial basis I would reconsider this.
Gill
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> Unfortunately, one of them died but the other one has grown to
> approximtely 6 inches and has eaten pretty much the remainder of fish
> in the tank (two scared tetra have survived). I asked the shop if I
> could take it back but they said they don't have the space.
>
> My wife and I have completely lost interest in the tank because we
> can't buy any more fish to put in withouth them getting eaten so we are
> now looking after this one oversized catfish. What are out options for
> finding a new home for the catfish? It seems we should have been warned
> that the fish wasn't suitable for a community tank ... do we have any
> rights to return the fish to the shop?
>
>