Morcs Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pets-animals/Fish/Fish/auction-245058163.htm He has an oscar. Obviously doesnt know what its called, or doesnt know anything about it - thinks its from Africa - and suggesting it requires african water conditions... Now guppies, neons and thos types of fish you can get away with to an extent knowing bugger all about them, but an Oscar! *pulls hair out* and then theres the guy looking to buy it, asking if it can be kept in cold water! No doubt in a 20L tank... *shakes head* *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I shall help him out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Woah, it went from 1 unanswered question to 5 in less than 30mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 well least he knows its s. american now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Where's the facepalm smiley?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 those are awesome. I hope we get at least one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraline Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I wish I had the space to upgrade him to a better home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Make that six! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaymann Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 guess wants to keep with goldfish and frogs! where's me rifle!! .. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I think the place where it was bought has to shoulder some of the blame here too though, don't you guys ? After all, if a fish info card was visible for fish on offer in a LFS then people might learn about their fish and buy smarter in the first place. He can't take all the blame here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I think the place where it was bought has to shoulder some of the blame here too though, don't you guys ? After all, if a fish info card was visible for fish on offer in a LFS then people might learn about their fish and buy smarter in the first place. He can't take all the blame here. That is true, however, despite the best intentions of a fish shop - who probably wouldve said yep that Oscar needs a min 4ft tank, the customer can quite easily say he has a 4ft, but knows damn well he has a 2ft and 'oh it will fit, its tiny' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 That is true, however, despite the best intentions of a fish shop - who probably wouldve said yep that Oscar needs a min 4ft tank, the customer can quite easily say he has a 4ft, but knows damn well he has a 2ft and 'oh it will fit, its tiny' Thats just speculation though isn't it ? both that the LFS might have advised the buyer, and that he would have lied. It does not change the fact that if the LFS's had a display card for each type of fish with relevant info, it would be a useful service to customers, of potential benefit to the welfare of the fish they sell, and would also cover their butts in scenarios such as this one, where they might be considered in part to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 How do you know there wasn't a fish card, which the buyer ignored? :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave+Amy Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 How do you know there wasn't a fish card, which the buyer ignored? :-? that's so true! there are so many people out there that buy fish for their colour and appearance but don't know a thing about them...I get mad when I see Discus in horrible conditions on sale on TM..the owner obviously have no idea/not care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 it is easier to blame the shop :lol: :lol: LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Although I have heard shop assistants give very poor advice I have also heard some do their best to guide a customer in the right direction and talk them out of an unsuitable purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 How do you know there wasn't a fish card, which the buyer ignored? :-? I don't and never claimed that it was definitely the case. Having visited every LFS in Christchurch though, and not seen one that displays them, I think its reasonable to assume its likely that plenty others dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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