Stitchpunk Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1939723822/fish-on-wheels?ref=HappeningNewsletterApr3014 I'm sure it's fun and all, but how many fish are going to end up having a traumatic life in a tiny tank with constantly agitated water? :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@. Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 this one was on stuff recently: http://vimeo.com/66839739 original article: http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/9881817/The-learner-driver-fish-it-will-bowl-you-over I am supprised someone is trying to move it out of the random experiment area and into an actual product :fshi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchpunk Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Interesting! At least that one seems to move smoothly and doesn't slosh the water about too much. I've posted in the FAQs for the Kickstarter pointing out the inadequacy of the tank and asking if they intend to include fishkeeping information. I don't suppose they'll thank me for that! But hopefully they'll realise that the welfare of the living creature is more important than the novelty of a robo-tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilobite Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Same kinda things been done with bettas, they can roll up to each other, flare and the loser can roll away, its called "augmented fish reality" haha http://www.ylem.org/artists/krinaldo/wo ... ented.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Interesting! At least that one seems to move smoothly and doesn't slosh the water about too much. I've posted in the FAQs for the Kickstarter pointing out the inadequacy of the tank and asking if they intend to include fishkeeping information. I don't suppose they'll thank me for that! But hopefully they'll realise that the welfare of the living creature is more important than the novelty of a robo-tank! Why do you assume that it will live in it? Do you live in your car? Do you think it's horribly cruel to put children in a car without a toilet, kitchen, bed, TV etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchpunk Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 ? because that's what was implied in the information on the Kickstarter page. They specifically state that the tank can be used as a permanent home for the fish whether or not it's in motion. As it is I have heard back from the people concerned and they assured me that the final product will have a "much" larger tank and smoother movement, which is awesome, and they liked my suggestion about including info on basic fish care. Sadly I really can't afford one for my fighting fish! He might quite enjoy it (though I'm sure my cat would regard it as Meals on Wheels!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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