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Pet Forum / Aquaria / General / April 2006What to do with unwanted catfish?
Hi, I bought 2 tiny catfish to go into my community tank some time ago. Unfortunately, one of them died but the other one has grown to approximtely 6 inches and has eaten pretty much the remainder of fish in the tank (two scared tetra have survived). I asked the shop if I could take it back but they said they don't have the space. My wife and I have completely lost interest in the tank because we can't buy any more fish to put in withouth them getting eaten so we are now looking after this one oversized catfish. What are out options for finding a new home for the catfish? It seems we should have been warned that the fish wasn't suitable for a community tank ... do we have any rights to return the fish to the shop? Thanks, Andy. > I bought 2 tiny catfish to go into my community tank some time ago. > Unfortunately, one of them died but the other one has grown to [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > that the fish wasn't suitable for a community tank ... do we have any > rights to return the fish to the shop? Whereabouts in the Country are you? Unfortunately, most public aquariums and the like are overrun with fish that have outgrown their quarters. Many fish shops sell fish to an unsuspecting public, normally along the lines of oscars as community fish or plecs that grow to 18" or more. You may find someone with a large enough tank willing to take it off your hands, and you may find a few more responses on http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/ if you wish to go down thast road, but don't expect to sell it, just rehome it. With regard to returning the fish, I think you will be fighting a losing battle. Although a good shop will advise you about compatible fish for your tank, they will also expect you to take some responsibilty for researching the fish you are going to buy. That may mean going away and looking it up, then returning to buy, or checking it out before leaving home. Once you have solved this problem, I would suggest finding a shop (try a few to see which is best if possible), explain what size tank you have, filtration, etc, then ask what they would recommend. Once you have found a good shop, stick with it. There is more chance of a shop that you are a regular in knowing what you have and not selling you something incompatible in the future.# Sorry I can't be much more help. Mark  Signaturewww.marksfish.me.uk >>I bought 2 tiny catfish to go into my community tank some time ago. >>Unfortunately, one of them died but the other one has grown to [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Mark Both the MA's I use do take overgrown fish - try phoning around. I would advice against advertising on the net....think about delivery and the restrictions we have in place in the UK (and quite right too) - check out the article in this month's PFK. Maybe even ask on this newsgroup if anyone locally has room for him... Exactly what type of catfish is he? If you are not sure try posting a pic to one of those free photo sites and give us the link... Gill >I would advice against advertising on the net.... Why would you advise against it Gill, that seems to be an "all encompassing" statement with no substance? Nothing wrong with Aquarist Classifieds, I used to sell a lot of Discus on there and there is a specific catfish section. If you make it known that it is collection only, then you don't have the delivery problems and you may find someone in the next street who doesn't use usenet, but does use that particular media. There is no defence to using the 'net to placing a classified ad in PFK!! Mark >>I would advice against advertising on the net.... > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Mark It was qualified when I made the statement....maybe it is a personal thing but as I am not a professional breeder (nor is the OP) I would think the hassle of shipping too great and am reluctant to have strangers come to my home to collect a fish. If I was selling fish on a commercial basis I would reconsider this. Gill >>>I would advice against advertising on the net.... >> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Gill what's the difference on advertising on the net and asking on this newsgroup? or are we a better class of stranger here >>>>I would advice against advertising on the net.... >>> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > what's the difference on advertising on the net and asking on this > newsgroup? or are we a better class of stranger here I wasn't aware that the OP was actually advertising his fish on this newsgroup...I merely asked where he was located and more on the identity of the catfish in question....the reason is quite simple - I might be able to accomodate him if he will fit into my new tank and the OP lives close enough to make this practical..... Gill >>>>>I would advice against advertising on the net.... >>>> [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Gill qoute from your post "I would advice against advertising on the net" then later "Maybe even ask on this newsgroup " >>>>>>I would advice against advertising on the net.... >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > advice against advertising on the net" then later "Maybe even ask on this > newsgroup " Twist it whatever way you wish....I would not buy fish on the net and probably not from a classified ad...my choice....I'm not about to jump up and down and say that I would buy it but I might - from this newsgroup....but stop snipping stuff to invalidate anything I have said... I'm bored of this conversation now....you all seem determined to pick holes in me...so this is my last post on this topic The OP should phone around various LFS's to see if they will take the fish...if not then do whatever he feels happy with.... EOS Gill >>>>>>>I would advice against advertising on the net.... >>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] > EOS > Gill I was not picking holes just curious as to the double standard in your post TTFN > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Andy. You have no rights to return the fish. Always research what you are buying before buying it. To find a new suitable home you must 1st identify what you have. So far we still haven't got a clue what sort of catfish it is. It could be anything from a Pim. pictus to say the Wells catfish growing to 3 meters! Many species of catfish eat small fish and all start life tiny. What does it look like? What was it sold to you as? Can you find any pictures that look something like it on the web? Try Planet Catfish - loads of pics there. Once identified it'll be a lot easier to find a new (and suitable) home for it. |
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