Bat fish

mark · #1 02-28-2009, 02:57 PM

Always have to careful of the impulse buy.

Not saying LFS employees are untruthful, but some may not be all that knowledgeable at times so need to check for yourself. Most if not all LFS will have some sort of reference book they'll let you look and if they don't wait until you're home and check your own references or something on-line (here's one).

finny · #2 03-03-2009, 12:57 AM

I think the guy I was talking to was the owner... I guess I thought he was honest because when i was just in Vegas.. I was in Ceasers and they have a large tank with seahorses, bat fish, a cow fish and another type of butterfly... I think... And they were all good...

Black Phantom · #3 03-03-2009, 02:51 AM

More info on Batfish for you.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...2+51&pcatid=51

finny · #4 03-03-2009, 03:10 AM

I have a Pinnatus Batfish.... Will the info be the same??? Thanks BTW

midgetwaiter · #5 03-03-2009, 03:29 AM

Pinnatus Batfish are almost impossible to establish in aquariums. They don't ship well and are often difficult to feed. Try google, you'll find tons of info that supports this.

I'm sorry to say it but the chances of this ending well are pretty much nil. Take him back if you can.

finny · #6 03-03-2009, 03:32 AM

He is eating... not lots but he is...I will google him.. Thanks

naesco · #7 03-03-2009, 05:04 AM

I agree. Please take him back now.
The LFS will understand as they should never have imported this fish.

JDigital · #8 03-03-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finny

I will google him.. Thanks

Should have done that before buying him.. so you didn't have to make 2 trips to the LFS... 1 to buy and 1 to return.