Things you wish newbies knew.

"Richard Sexton" wrote in message
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20. Fish aren't cheap. If you can't afford a tank that fits the fish, a
heater and test kits, this hobby isn't for you. Get a cat. They're
easier and cheaper to care for.

Tell that to an uninterested parent whose child is badgering and nagging
them to death for a fish. Said parent knowing the child will lose
interest
after a week at most.

Too true, that's why I'm stuck here with a bearded dragon next to my desk.
(Will they get enough calcium from crickets gut loaded with tortillas
which are made with lime? I know this is usenet, but no guessing, anybody
know?).

I don't know. I used to shake 'n bake the crickets in a special
vitamin/mineral powder for captive lizards and amphibians. The crickets
themselves were fed cereals and wheat germ.

Ithink the petshop should have the wits to point out to the kid mommy or
daddy may have to feed ralphie the wonder fish when kiddo is away at a
friends
house and if they get a fish mummy or daddy like a lot too I bet they'll
take care of it better. Harm reduction. if you're gonna get stuck with
a kids animal, make it one you like. Bettas are good.

Fortunately my son liked whatever I pointed out so BOTH of us were happy.
I'm thrilled that my grandson has an interest in fish now. :-)
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