Apache's Catfish Community Thread.

Excellent advice fcmf. That makes the way Apache's cycle is being done a bit safer for the fish involved. 

Excellent! If you've done your water change today, and once you've done your homework, hoovering will be the next task.

As for what fcmf stands for, now that would be giving away a secret...  Let's just say that they're the first letters of 4 different words of personal significance - and, no, I can absolutely assure you that there are no bad words involved among them!

It's great that your Mum has offered to get the Seachem Prime in exchange for chores.
I'm sure the fish will appreciate it.
 

I meant me being rude by asking but thanks   

I knew you meant that, and that's very kind of you to apologise if you were being rude, but you weren't, so no probs.

Very pleased to hear that you're getting the Seachem Prime. Great news.

well, I put the endlers in and one female got eaten by a krib... definetly thinking of getting just panda cories so I don't have to remove the eggs, as for the endlers if they get eaten, they get eaten

Oooooh, Apache, that's horrible - I couldn't have fish in a tank where I know that there's a real risk of one eating another.    I would consider that irresponsible fishkeeping.

I had to read that twice as well Simon. Oh dear... 

I'm a bit lost for words here. 

I'm not going to waste any more of my time on such an irresponsible, cruel person.

It may be that there's an alternative solution. Can you remind us what you have in the 180-litre tank? It might be that some swapping around of fish in each tank can be done in order to make the best of the situation but, before we can advise on that, a reminder of what fish are in each tank would be helpful.

Hi Apache.
I thought that I would get in touch and let you know the reason why I was so disappointed and confused earlier today. To do so I will need to refer to some of your previous quotes...

I understand your worry... But as sue has told me, kribs squabbling in a community is NOT GOOD as I have seen. Also... This adds to the bioload so I can put more fish in. His is only to get the cycle started before I put the endlers in. Sorry if this worry's you but I'm torn between the forums and my dad so please understand my decision but the advice is greatly apriciated
Apache6467

This post appeared to be written by an articulate person who had considered a situation, understands that others do not agree, but has given the reason for the decision in a very polite manner.

Look.. I know I have done wrong... I cannot sort out the problem and DO want to keeo these fish alive but I cannot do anything because the people who are going to take the kribs are delayed. I am deeply sorry and my regret is high. Thanks for all your advice
... Post back when you/I feel I am ready... Still going for corys, maybe this is a good lesson to learn in life...

Sorry

Apache6467

This post appears to have been written by the same person as the one above. It is articulate, expresses regret and remorse for what has happened, and indicates that lessons could be learned from the situation.

The first of your posts today is a different matter.

well, I put the endlers in and one female got eaten by a krib... definetly thinking of getting just panda cories so I don't have to remove the eggs, as for the endlers if they get eaten, they get eaten

It almost feels as if this post has been written by a different person to the one that I thought we had come to know on the forum. This post appears to imply that the person who wrote it is immature, heartless and thoughtless. I was so confused because I did not expect to read a post like this from you.

If you also note how others on the forum have reacted to your posts. The negative post provoked negative responses.
The later post, which was more like what I'd expect from you, provoked more positive responses, with people considering the situation and trying to offer helpful suggestions to bring about the most positive outcome for you and the fish.

I sincerely hope that the best can be made of this situation. Please consider the advice being given by the forum members for the wellbeing of your fish, and continue to take responsibility for your pets.

Take care.