john1 Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 Hi My missus just bought a tank outfit. Tank, stand light gravel. NO u/g filter. and a RIO 200. I have not put the gravel in yet. I wait for the u/g filter first. The Rio 200 (internal filter) must be the most useless piece of equipment I ever owned. The tank only contains 1 mollie and fry. I fed for a few days only liquifry. When I tried to change(clean) the filter almost all dirt which the filter suppose to have absorbed is immediately released back into the tank as soon as I turn the power off. The cheapest external/hang on the tank filter is much better than this rio garbage. I would not recommend anyone buying it. My Fluval powerhead with an Aquaclear filter attached is much better. The dirt stays in/on the filter cartridge. Have a nice day John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 I am positively distressed at times by some of the sales people who pass themselves off as fish experts. Recently I met with a senior citizen and his wife who were so distressed at their goldfish constantly dying within days of being purchased. They had been sold a small bowl and fish - had not been told of water changing, overfeeding, overstocking - let alone told of ph and nitrites etc. A young teenager sold a small tank, 250 w heater, no gravel (it can be ordered later) some strange brand filter, and told she could have her fish (6 various sorts) in five days when they arrived in store. I am a beginner and KNOW I am. This particular sales person KNOWS ALL ABOUT FISH. grrrrrrrr I am upset for I know how distressing it is to lose fish (by being sold a chinese loach with my angels) and I guess this makes me more upset to have these keen, people started off on the wrong foot and lead to believe it is THEIR FAULT. sorry folks just needed some ears to let this out of my system. the senior citzens I gave a 10 gallon tank to and talked them through the basics (letting them know I too was a beginner). The teenager I gave some gravel and seasoned water and again talked through the basics and now have fingers crossed. I suggested she delay the buying of her fish for a few weeks and bought a test kit, however I feel she will take the fish the shop person has ordered for her. so fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Hi Goldie, You not only have a good heart, but an obvious care for others by donating your gear to them. (Hope you told them about this forum ) Read this http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/viewtopic.php?t=416 it's related to exactly what you said Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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