89crwreck Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=595899175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 That is so sad, the water looks like it has never been changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 you could save them 89..? you're nearby aren't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiefishcpl Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 That's just sad &c:ry I hope they get a good home soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 could just be algae from the super bright lights of the tank hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Perhaps a NZ fish rescue group could be set up if one doesn't already exist? Members from around the country could volunteer to collect and keep or ship fish from unsuitable homes. Something needs to be done, why not start here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 great idea. makes a lot of sense. but just like children... there are too many fish and not enough homes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89crwreck Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 you could save them 89..? you're nearby aren't you? would love to but don't have a spare tank and if i put them in my planted community, well, there wouldn't be much of a community left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr A Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 great idea. makes a lot of sense. but just like children... there are too many fish and not enough homes... Unlike children the police don't mind if you eat them however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 should start a fish rescue service in conjunction with the local chinese takeaways... extend it to cats eventually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 You might be onto something disgustipated. Ask your local takeaways if they want some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 mate, i am the local takeaways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Looks like 3 members asked him "questions" on his auction :an!gry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 It is very easy to sit and judge. Clearly the person selling the fish knows they need help. Being critical to some one on an auction is not going to help the situation - an explanation as to how to clean the fish tank or a link to how to do it may have been more useful than what was posted by those criticising. People who have not had fish before have no idea how to look after tanks. Chances are that if the tank was to be cleaned the fish would be taken out, the tank scrubbed out, refilled with nothing added and the fish would be killed any way due to a new cycle and ammonia poisoning. On a side note - Disgustipated I do find your remarks offensive. Not necessary, please think before you post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 :iag: The ad clearly says the tank came with the house so it's the previous owners who are to blame. They're doing the right thing trying to find the fish a home that does know what they're doing. Someone who doesn't know anything about fish wouldn't have a clue how big oscars get or how to properly and safely clean a tank. Instead of judging and telling the seller how terrible he is maybe we could educate him kindly and inform him that most fish stores will take surrenders so he has the option of re-homing the fish that way and then can sell the tank in his own time? You won't get anywhere with people by shutting them down - chances are he may now not relist who knows what will become of the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 :gopo: Kindly offering to rehome the fish appears to be the best option. If we organise it, maybe Henward could take all of these fish? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletmonuka Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 :cry1: poor babys if i could ive have them in my big 2 metre tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 On a side note - Disgustipated I do find your remarks offensive. Not necessary, please think before you post. :roey: :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you find disgustipated's remarks "offensive" then you need to get out more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerbabe Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 The comments left on the auction were not helpful!! :facepalm: I have left a polite message for the seller on another of her auctions suggesting she contact her local pet shop that sells fish & offer to surrender them. :f77: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 The comments left on the auction were not helpful!! :facepalm: I have left a polite message for the seller on another of her auctions suggesting she contact her local pet shop that sells fish & offer to surrender them. :f77: Nice one :thup: Looks like they could end up getting sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerbabe Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 The poor woman was quite distressed by the comments left, & removed the auction as a result! She has done her best to try & look after them. It would be helpfull if someone in the Palmerston North vicinity could offer to help, or take the fish to a more suitable home!! Anyone.......????? :dno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aer0 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 bikerbabe, do you know or have contact details for the seller? if so can you PM to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Oh no, here's another one... http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/f ... 372786.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisHogg Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 left them a friendly reminder to give a clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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