"cindys" wrote in message
news
------------
Then, maybe a month ago, he felt that he wanted to move to a larger
aquarium
and get a second fish. That's when he got the 10-gallon aquarium kit, set
up
the aquarim according to the instructions that came with it, and got a
second fish. He was taking care of both fish for several weeks, and they
seemed fine. Then, one day (about 2 weeks ago), it seemed like the
original
fish was having trouble swimming. I looked at it and saw that its tail and
fins looked ragged and it just looked ill. That's when I started doing
some
internet searches for information. I phoned the Petco, and they told me
the
fish had fin and tail rot and to treat the tank with tetracycline, and
that's also the same time I found this group.

I'm glad you found us. :-) And PLEASE do not ask advice from the clerks in
those stores. 99.9% of them are clueless and just want to sell you
something. Even some websites are only looking to sell you some product and
make money.

The tank is a murky mess from the tetracycline. We've
spent a fortune on supplies. We're talking about a $2 goldfish here. Let's
stop all this nonsense and just get another fish."

I can see how he'd feel that way.....

So, in summary, the fish was his from the beginning. The hobby was his. I
had zero interest in any of this until 2 weeks ago when I decided to try
to
save the fish. My husband went along with all of it, but simply reached a
point where he said enough was enough. He previously stated he was going
to
replace the fish tomorrow, but sometimes, his bark is worse than his bite.
I
would be willing to bet the fish will not be replaced until I agree to it,
and he has agreed to ask the clerk at Petco if the fish tanks are treated
for parasites before buying another fish and dumping it in our tank.

Treat them for parasites anyway. The clerk may not know or give you the
wrong information.

He has
threatened to scrub the tetracycline out of our current tank, but hasn't
done it yet (after I warned him about disturbing the biosphere). But the
reality is, when you're married, you pick your battles. I'm glad he's not
pushing the issue, but if he did go to the store and replace the fish, I
certainly wouldn't divorce him over it.
Best regards,
---Cindy S.

Please let us know what happens Cindy.
--
Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995...
Aquariums since 1952
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
Aquariums:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shastada...ium-Page4.html
http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shastadaisy
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o