New_to_fish_world Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Oh and I do have a life jacket somewhere for the baby :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 My bird attacks kids. so I shall stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_to_fish_world Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 My bird attacks kids. so I shall stay away. I didn't see no bird.? But if the bird is hungry it can have a feed Just let me know and I will fatten the kids up before hand. I am joking incase anyone thinks I am not But on a more side note You guys need to go into wet pets and have a look at the prices of the tanks and also other items. Also get the staff to take note of what is going on in the shop Maybe a nice lil 'Do you need a hand there or are you looking for something' Wouldn't go astray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 you didn't see "no" bird cause I was not there. He is not allowed near kids any how so you guys are safe. You guys need to go into wet pets and have a look at the prices of the tanks and also other items.If you have any issues with the palmerston north store please take it up with the manager. A letter would be sufficient, but im sure you could meet her in person if you felt very strongly about the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_to_fish_world Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 you didn't see "no" bird cause I was not there. He is not allowed near kids any how so you guys are safe. If you have any issues with the palmerston north store please take it up with the manager. A letter would be sufficient, but im sure you could meet her in person if you felt very strongly about the cause. If they are under staffed I know a person who would work for free on the weekends to gain some work experience 8) But like you said I should take that up with the Manager as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 My bird attacks kids. so I shall stay away. Good birdy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Good birdy! :lol: HI 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_to_fish_world Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 :lol: HI 5! Forgot to ask Do you guys do the water like wetpets do.? That was one of the main reasons for us going in there, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 My bird attacks kids. so I shall stay away. he be me kinda bird. oooh aaah i have a bird called George Thorogood, so named cause he be bad to de bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxjxa Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Animates do free water tests, yup yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_to_fish_world Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Animates do free water tests, yup yup. Nope not the free water test. I know I need to buy a kit so I can learn all about that my self I am talking about how wet pets have what they called filtered water where you don't need to cycle your tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 but you would still need to cycle your tank.. unless they're going to throw in live bacteria at point of sale. (JBL filter start works a treat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Do we sell water? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_to_fish_world Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 but you would still need to cycle your tank.. unless they're going to throw in live bacteria at point of sale. (JBL filter start works a treat) Don't worry I have learnt that you do NEED to cycle the tank.Do we sell water? No. Oh cool, cheers for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 sure thing. just use a water conditioner - i use prime cause it works out cheaper and you'll be sweet. depending on what part of plamy you are in you may or may not have to buffer the water you are getting. in the central city all is good, near the lagoon and river where I am - the water is very soft, and used to settle at pH5.5 in my tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_to_fish_world Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 sure thing. just use a water conditioner - i use prime cause it works out cheaper and you'll be sweet. depending on what part of plamy you are in you may or may not have to buffer the water you are getting. in the central city all is good, near the lagoon and river where I am - the water is very soft, and used to settle at pH5.5 in my tank. So might be alright then. Will make sure I say hi if we ever go back to the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joliet Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 There's 3 Animates stores in CHCH and we get mixed experiences from all of them. Town (Moorhouse) is an absolute joke, you never get served and I can't actually recall buying much there except the $399 Blue Planet tank or a few accessories when they're on sale. When we bought the tank is was ex display but only the water had been taken out and not even all of it. We had to scoop the stones out by ourselves into plastic shopping bags while 3 or 4 staff members stood around doing not much at all. Papanui is alright, though again I don't think we've bought much from there either. Never really dealt with the staff (because they never approach us) except when asking about a tank that was on special .. which turned out to be on Layby for someone else anyway :-? Tower Junction are awesome. The guys in there know their stuff, recognize us (we're weekend regulars :lol:) and greet us when we come in and have a good joke with us about stuff and are happy to do us deals. Plus we entered and won the Pimp My Tank competition so have a $120 voucher we're trying to spend there. The fish we've bought from there are always happy and healthy and never have any issues. So yeah, I guess the point of my message is to not only vent about the town store because they're useless :evil: but also to say that it really does depend on the staff in the store. We tend to mainly shop in Organism or Redwood when we can because they're cheaper and we like to support the smaller shops too. Does anyone know if animates is a franchise? It might explain the lack of consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I agree with Joliet about the Tower Junction store, they're great, and have done me a few good deals 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxjxa Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Does anyone know if animates is a franchise? It might explain the lack of consistency. YES!! It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 YES!! It is. IT is NOT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxjxa Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 That's not what I was told. How is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 each individual store is not owned by the operator. that means if i have the space in say - timbucktoo - I can't apply to open a store there. Dominos, Burger fuel etc are Franchises. You can apply to be a franchisee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 "corporate business" with a manager in each store so probably the service at each store is a reflection on the management skills in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 check out the brief for store manager: http://www.animates.co.nz/default.aspx? ... rs&ax=list absolutely nothing about experience or passion for animals.. same for the "sales professionals" and Merchandisers. Only "fish maintenance " prefers you have some prior experience though not essential! these statements says it all : We’ll develop your potential. We want to bring out the best in you. At Animates, we encourage you to be constantly learning new things. Our training programmes are designed to provide a solid grounding in all facets of Sales and Management, while mentoring from senior staff provides experienced guidance to help your development. We’ll reward you. For the right people, Animates offers an exciting career within one of New Zealand’s fastest growing retail companies. We offer excellent rates of pay and a bonus scheme is available to all staff. source: http://www.animates.co.nz/default.aspx?x=Employment - Great Staff that's fantastic for for Sales and retail training ... but don't expect to to find good grounded animal advice as the norm.. that's a bonus if you do! Pity they don't put as much effort into training staff for animal knowledge and care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 now compare that to the position vacant adds on here from hff and wow, i know where i'd go for good advice and healthy fish (unless i happen to be in palmy when you guys are working ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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