Do reef/ fish tanks and cats mix?

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by Mrfish55

I have 1 cat that could care less about the tank, the kitten stares at the tank but has yet to make a move, I was concerned about claws and the acrylic tank but I am shutting that down now and most likely cutting it up anyway so I'm not so worried now.

That's my ideal cat... sit and stare at the tank with me...

Originally Posted by Coasting

I have 4 cats and none of them give a hoot about the fish tanks. With the stand my SW is 2 feet off the ground, beside the fireplace which has a 2ft wide ledge 1ft off the ground. Only the dog cares about the tanks, the most the youngest cat will do is put his 2 front paws on the fireplace ledge and sniff the QT tank that I have on the ledge. The FW tanks are in rooms the cats dont usually go in but are super accessable by them and they just dont care. The SW and FW tanks are however covered in dog snot. I have a egg crate top just incase a cat does decide to care

My stand is 3.5 ft from the ground. I don't think she can jump this high right now but who knows in couple years...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Rice Reef

Like to hear your story of how a pussy cat ruined your life...

It's a long story but picture a mutant baby that can get into everything

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Get a puppy!

Had considered... It just would'nt be fair to the puppy right now as I would not be able to dedicate the time it requires...

Originally Posted by fishytime

do reef tanks and cats mix?????......not very well as I find it takes a long time for the cat to dissolve

Hahaha! Good one! Now, the honest truth, you have tried it too, right?

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Litter boxes are not even close to an issue, catgenies work pretty good. My complaints are more along the lines of not being able to train them. They into everything, they learn to open cupboards and can reach virtually every height meaning no hiding spots. They eat and knock over house plants, destroy your work, scream and bark (my neighbor hears them), keep you up all night and sleep while you're away. But my personal new favorite.... Eat your freaking clothes.



But yeah they leave my tank alone.

Hahaha... so just stick with the tank?

[fishytime]

Originally Posted by Rice Reef

Hahaha! Good one! Now, the honest truth, you have tried it too, right?

to be honest?...... I havnt tried it........but I am moving in with Laurie (fishoholic) soon and she has a cat, soooooo

[Rice Reef]

Thank you to everyone for sharing their experiences, suggestions and funny stories... My boys really want to kitten so I will get one for them. If I do get one I will probably keep the door to the tank room closed for now. We are just waiting for the approval on the adoption papers...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Rice Reef

Hahaha... so just stick with the tank?

Yeap! Dogs are fine if you train them.

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by fishytime

to be honest?...... I havnt tried it........but I am moving in with Laurie (fishoholic) soon and she has a cat, soooooo

When you do, please do share!

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Rice Reef

Thank you to everyone for sharing their experiences, suggestions and funny stories... My boys really want to kitten so I will get one for them. If I do get one I will probably keep the door to the tank room closed for now. We are just waiting for the approval on the adoption papers...

I'll give you $1000 to pass on those papers and take one of my cats

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I'll give you $1000 to pass on those papers and take one of my cats

Oh my.... is this for real? Let's see pics of your cats... Now how do you intend to ship your cat???