Do reef/ fish tanks and cats mix?

Aquattro · #1 02-29-2012, 02:42 AM

I had cats once, the ex GF wanted 2 cats. They urinated in every room except where the litter box was, cost me thousands to repair the damage. Chewed through my RO line, flooded the house. sharpened their nails on my oak railings. Crapped in the plants.

I.Hate.Cats.

Rice Reef · #2 02-29-2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

I had cats once, the ex GF wanted 2 cats. They urinated in every room except where the litter box was, cost me thousands to repair the damage. Chewed through my RO line, flooded the house. sharpened their nails on my oak railings. Crapped in the plants.

I.Hate.Cats.

I don't think all cats are like that... Sounds more like what a dog would do...

Rice Reef · #3 02-29-2012, 02:50 AM

I sure hope that my experiences will not be the same as yours, Brad. I would hate to disappoint them now...

sphelps · #4 02-29-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rice Reef

I don't think all cats are like that... Sounds more like what a dog would do...

Ahhh wrong, both my cats have pee'd in the house more than my dog. Difference is cats hide it better and it stinks way more. Male cats are the worst, neutered or not they usually develop habits of marking territory when they're older. And if the diet isn't good they get crystals which for whatever reason forces them to pee everywhere except the litter box, vet says to let you know something is wrong... Something is wrong alright.

Rice Reef · #5 02-29-2012, 03:17 AM

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last year our cat cost us 1500 in vet bills he is only 3 years old and had mucus in his bladder twice which had to be flushed and now he is on an expensive food.. cat was free we found him as a kitten .. paid for all vet bills and fixed.. he pees on our clothes from time to time. i doubt i will house a cat ever again.

but good luck with yours i hope he works out for you

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Ahhh wrong, both my cats have pee'd in the house more than my dog. Difference is cats hide it better and it stinks way more. Male cats are the worst, neutered or not they usually develop habits of marking territory when they're older. And if the diet isn't good they get crystals which for whatever reason forces them to pee everywhere except the litter box, vet says to let you know something is wrong... Something is wrong alright.

Guys, thanks for sharing the good and the bad... you have convinced me to reconsider. Now, I need to talk to my sons about this... not going to be easy...

sphelps · #6 02-29-2012, 03:27 AM

Good? I don't recall sharing any good... Hmm well at least you could probably feed them the same as the fish so I guess they could mix.

http://youtu.be/pBbRIhoIE8A

fishoholic · #7 02-29-2012, 03:54 AM

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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

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Originally Posted by Rice Reef

Hahaha! Good one!

Now, the honest truth, you have tried it too, right?

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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

Repeat after me: I love the cat, I love the cat, I love the cat.....I will be nice to it!!!!!!!!

First few cats I had I never had issues with them peeing/pooping anywhere but the litter box. The cat I currently own had potty issues the first few days I had him. Read about having multiple litter boxes for large houses (my house is a four level split) so I added a second litter box upstairs and I haven't had any further issues. Cats can scratch up stuff (furniture and carpets) and can get into things they're not supposed to, but they also can be cute and cuddly and totally worth having.

FYI My cat paws at the glass sometimes and sometimes walks along the top cap canopy thing but is pretty good overall. He did kill a wrasse that jumped out that he found on the floor, but the cat had nothing to do with it jumping.

Aquattro · #8 02-29-2012, 04:19 AM

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Cats can scratch up stuff (furniture and carpets)

Oh!! Right! I forgot, the cats trashed my leather couch and loveseat.

lockrookie · #9 02-29-2012, 04:48 AM

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Guys, thanks for sharing the good and the bad... you have convinced me to reconsider. Now, I need to talk to my sons about this... not going to be easy...

im not trying to deter you cats can be great i had alot of great cats over the years this one is just a pain in my butt. i had found a cat when i was 16 and he was the best cat i had a dog bit him. there was blood tried to take him to the vet wich he wouldnt let me near him. he healed on his own and after that day every dog in the neighbourhood walked on the other side of the street. he would actually attack friendson command loved that cat lol.

but there can be costs to any pet. fish dogs cats i just felt you needed to understand they are not a set it and let it pet. if they are unhappy with you they will let you know.

Reef Pilot · #10 02-29-2012, 02:18 PM

Get a Shih Tzu, no bigger than a cat, and a whole lot less trouble. We have one, 4 years old now, never had an accident in the house, or anywhere after initial training. And friendliest, loveable little creature you could ever want. Even acts like a cat sometimes, the way he likes to play with little fur-like toys.