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March 11th, 2008
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I wouldn't call it pessimism at all. Definitely reality. As you said, it takes a lot of work to keep it safe for the fish, and angels are quite fragile as has already been said. When I was a college student, I know I didn't have tons of extra time to dedicate to outside activities. I wouldn't think going through the hassle of maintaining a 10g tank for a fragile fish would do anyone any good, though if you have to.. you have to. I was also one of those poor students on grants and loans, so I would never have had the money to buy even a bare bones setup. That would have been lunch and dinner for the week (I never ate breakfast)
not to mention you would NEED biospira, as cycling with an angel is nigh impossible. Thats another 20$ right there
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March 11th, 2008
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Originally Posted by FL CommunityFans
I wouldn't call it pessimism at all. Definitely reality. As you said, it takes a lot of work to keep it safe for the fish, and angels are quite fragile as has already been said. When I was a college student, I know I didn't have tons of extra time to dedicate to outside activities. I wouldn't think going through the hassle of maintaining a 10g tank for a fragile fish would do anyone any good, though if you have to.. you have to. I was also one of those poor students on grants and loans, so I would never have had the money to buy even a bare bones setup. That would have been lunch and dinner for the week (I never ate breakfast)
not to mention you would NEED biospira, as cycling with an angel is nigh impossible. Thats another 20$ right there
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yeah, i guess a dose of optimism really sends the wrong message to someone who doesn't understand the gravity of this situation.
but you could always sell those useless textbooks for extra cash, haha |
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March 11th, 2008
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Hi Luna
I agree.. thats why I posted in her other thread, that I congratulated her on her willingness to try and save this fish by wanting to get the equipment it needs and for coming here to the forum and asking for help. She is trying...
The idea that her friend just passed the responsibility of this fish on her is a shame and now she is faced with the care of it and the financial cost as well as emotional.
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March 11th, 2008
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Originally Posted by Tavel
yeah, i guess a dose of optimism really sends the wrong message to someone who doesn't understand the gravity of this situation.
but you could always sell those useless textbooks for extra cash, haha
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What are you talking about? I already sold the books to buy dinner.. I always used my gf at the time or a friends books.. course some folks would find them missing if they left them out for any given period of time. Sure those books would reappear, but only after the midterm =D |
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March 11th, 2008
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Hope the merges didn't confuse anything too bad 
If one post is repeated in too many places you won't get a good level of responses. where as if all your information is in one place it's easier to keep up with.
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March 11th, 2008
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Originally Posted by Butterfly
Hope the merges didn't confuse anything too bad
If one post is repeated in too many places you won't get a good level of responses. where as if all your information is in one place it's easier to keep up with.
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Thank you Carol |
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March 11th, 2008
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Originally Posted by Lucy
Thank you Carol
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Always welcome 
Carol |
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March 12th, 2008
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hah wow that merge was a total mind job for me !!! I knew I had read one thread, posted in another and then I couldn't find either !
Thanks for sticking them together !
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March 12th, 2008
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Hi!
Tavel - I think she should keep the fish... I'm almost the youngest (I think someone is a few months behind me) person on here - and I manage tanks with my tiny amount of cash. The secret is only to ask for money for your B'day and Xmas - or a few prezzies and lots of money. That way you don't waste potential cash on things you might not want!
PS. Well done Carol. Don't know where this forum would be without you!
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March 12th, 2008
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Oh gee guys/girls you make me blush Thanks  |
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March 13th, 2008
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wow you people like to talk eh...? LOL You'll be glad to know puki (angel's name) is great in his knew 40gal tank with filter, heater etc.... Eating lots of blood worms eww... lol and has a new friend tutti (another angel) Thank you so much for your help...I'll put up a pic of him eventually and will keep in touch in case further  LoL by the way I only spent like $40 on everything!!!! |
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March 13th, 2008
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oh and hatchet thanks for all the you know here they actually sell the tanks with the water and have gone through the nitregen..nitrogen ugh that thing process so I but one of those
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March 13th, 2008
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I was hoping we would hear good news about your angel, thanks for the update.
 $40.00 for a 40g set up? wow!
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March 13th, 2008
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That was a bit of luck there, $40. I guess your fish was meant to live, lol.
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March 13th, 2008
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Originally Posted by kosami
wow you people like to talk eh...? LOL You'll be glad to know puki (angel's name) is great in his knew 40gal tank with filter, heater etc.... Eating lots of blood worms eww... lol and has a new friend tutti (another angel) Thank you so much for your help...I'll put up a pic of him eventually and will keep in touch in case further LoL by the way I only spent like $40 on everything!!!! |
HI Kosami
I am so happy for you and your Angel. It sounds like you are going to be a great fish mommy and that Angel is lucky to have you.  You did everything right in trying to help this fish that was unexpectedly put in your lap!
Way to go Girl! 
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March 13th, 2008
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Originally Posted by kosami
wow you people like to talk eh...? LOL You'll be glad to know puki (angel's name) is great in his knew 40gal tank with filter, heater etc.... Eating lots of blood worms eww... lol and has a new friend tutti (another angel) Thank you so much for your help...I'll put up a pic of him eventually and will keep in touch in case further LoL by the way I only spent like $40 on everything!!!! |
Hi!
Kosi - that's brilliant! 40 Dollars for a 40 gal?! Wow! It's great the tank is cycled as well. Your little guy was really meant to live! Puki and Tuti wil be really happy in there. You might want to get a group of angels in there - 4 more would be good. Well done - your doing everything right so far! Great you didn't have to do a bank robbery to find the money as well lol!
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