I think this is a very important thread to have, because a lot of threads concerning fish tank issues usually end up in someone saying "well your tank is improperly stocked, or your tank is not even cycled" (it's usually me if I'm to provide advice), sometimes forgetting the original problem.
-People on the thread have their own desires. Some people want to house monster fish for the pleasure of having a predatory fish to show off or watch in awe, not necessarily worrying about what it takes to allow that fish to grow and live. Some people do know the woes of this and do it with intention anyway, because the life of the fish is not important to them, just the satisfaction of saying they have one. There is a difference between not knowing and doing, and knowing but doing anyway.
-Others want to try unorthodox things for their own experimentations and have new experiences to provide.
Based on the knowledge I've gained since I have been here, and the general population of the experienced fishkeepers on this thread, the majority tend to post advice that logically makes sense, giving newer members instructions for optimal fishkeeping. Some people take in this advice, some people thwart it and do whatever they want, others get maddened by it because they want to do whatever else and they have now learned it is the less intelligent decision of the 2.
I have nothing against people that want to stray from the norm of proper fishkeeping, but please beware that when you ask such questions you will only get the most accurate an informative answers. To get anything less would take away from the reputation "I" think this forum has developed (I am saying I because this is not an MFT approved thread, it's my opinion). So posters should not be upset when they are not given the advice they do not want to hear.
Often my posts will hurt feelings or start flames because I am quick to note errors or false information. Well for the integrity of what I have learned on this forum and promoting good fishkeeping, I would hope all the regulars do it. After all we are not here to make money, we're here to share information and promote responsible and fun fish-keeping.
I will emit myself from senseless threads after sharing my input, but I think I am done with arguing right/wrong with members of the thread that prefer chaotic fish care. I'll give my advice and be one n done. Take the information and use it how you prefer, but don't get upset when you hear something you don't want to; after all you asked!
*PEACE!*
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This doesn't cover everything I wanted to say about stuff like this, so when the responses come, I will have feedback
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-People on the thread have their own desires. Some people want to house monster fish for the pleasure of having a predatory fish to show off or watch in awe, not necessarily worrying about what it takes to allow that fish to grow and live. Some people do know the woes of this and do it with intention anyway, because the life of the fish is not important to them, just the satisfaction of saying they have one. There is a difference between not knowing and doing, and knowing but doing anyway.
-Others want to try unorthodox things for their own experimentations and have new experiences to provide.
Based on the knowledge I've gained since I have been here, and the general population of the experienced fishkeepers on this thread, the majority tend to post advice that logically makes sense, giving newer members instructions for optimal fishkeeping. Some people take in this advice, some people thwart it and do whatever they want, others get maddened by it because they want to do whatever else and they have now learned it is the less intelligent decision of the 2.
I have nothing against people that want to stray from the norm of proper fishkeeping, but please beware that when you ask such questions you will only get the most accurate an informative answers. To get anything less would take away from the reputation "I" think this forum has developed (I am saying I because this is not an MFT approved thread, it's my opinion). So posters should not be upset when they are not given the advice they do not want to hear.
Often my posts will hurt feelings or start flames because I am quick to note errors or false information. Well for the integrity of what I have learned on this forum and promoting good fishkeeping, I would hope all the regulars do it. After all we are not here to make money, we're here to share information and promote responsible and fun fish-keeping.
I will emit myself from senseless threads after sharing my input, but I think I am done with arguing right/wrong with members of the thread that prefer chaotic fish care. I'll give my advice and be one n done. Take the information and use it how you prefer, but don't get upset when you hear something you don't want to; after all you asked!
*PEACE!*
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This doesn't cover everything I wanted to say about stuff like this, so when the responses come, I will have feedback
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