Attn: tang police

[mikeb]

Just for anyones info the tangs have always been in a system holding 300 gallons of water .

[Troy F]

SFF, I find the comments about the "Tang Police" "stirring it up", a little bit insulting. I had a feeling you were getting in a "shot" when you started this thread. The "tang police" aren't responsible to save anything at any stores. I believe that they attempt to educate hobbyists based on experience and hopefully an educated aquarist will help this hobby survive. If a conscientious aquarist were to rescue every sick fish that arrives at a fish store he'd need a portion of the ocean to keep them in because I'll tell you; there ain't enough tanks in Canada to hold them all. Depending on what numbers you believe for every fish you keep alive in your tank (or kill) anywhere from one to ten have died. Makes you wonder about your choice of hobbies?

Dale, keep up the good work. I decided to take a peek at a store that has always ran their tanks with Cu and low and behold, the fish were in a sorry state today. Most times they've had fairly healthy fish. Good luck with getting the tanks healthy.

PS: Mike, I saw some pretty sick tangs in a small (~29gal) tank. So I know what SFF is talking about.

[ 30 September 2002, 19:27: Message edited by: Troy F ]

[Ryan7]

sumpfinfishe,

naesco and delphinus clearly stated that the right thing to do was to leave the fish in the store, and not promote anymore buying of tangs!
So now, it sounds like your not sure who to attack, the tang police, or the fish store.

Your thread is mearly a shot in the dark!!

[Ryan7]

In addition, I would also like to tell people viewing these posts to disregard anything mentioned about Animal House! This thread turned out to have an unfair and negative impact on the Store. I emplore everyone to make their own judgement on Animal House, as will I.

Mike and Dale, I have never been to your store before, but I would like to come and check it out for myself.

As for Business: ;) maybe this will turn out as a publicity stunt ;) :D :D :D :D
good luck with your fish :D :D

[naesco]

Well I am happy that the thread was started for two reasons.
1. It gave the Animal House people a chance to explain the situation and correct it and that is good.
2. More importantly it demonstrates that we the reefers have the power to make good things happen out of bad things.
We reefers have the right to demand and ethical and sustainable industy.
We have the right and the responsibility to see to it that our critters get optimum care even before they reach our tangs. sorry tanks.
Now what else have we seen that we don't like?
Do not be afraid to let the LFS know your feelings. Politely of course.

[Aquattro]

I also have not been able to get out that way, but for the last year I've been on this board, I've heard only great things about these guys. I also have a sick tang right now...doesn't make me a bad guy!!
These guys not only acknowledge having sick fish, they treat them as well. I wish we had a store in Victoria that would do that!!
Keep up the great work guys.

[mutabaruka]

Well, regardless of SFF's intentions when he started this thread, and regardless of the debate on tangs and tank sizes, I have had very good experiences at both the Animal House stores. The staff have been informative and actually knew what they were talking about. I have never seen anything that would indicate the fish lived in anything but the best environment they could be provided in an LFS. I think most people are intelligent enough to see for themselves, and not jump to unfounded conclusions.