Originally Posted by jcrim
Do you really think that the average fish lives 5 years in tanks? Expand the poll to ask if anyone has any tang that's over 5 years old (regardless of tank size) and your results will be similar.
My opinion on why fish die in the "average" aquarium; The average fish dies prematurely because the owner: 1. Doesn't provide quality water, 2. Doesn't provide quality food, 3. Doesn't provide variety of foods, 4. Doesn't maintain water quality, 5. Houses the fish with incompatible species, 6. Overcrowds, 7. Doesn't research needs of fish (light requirements, water circulation, etc.), 8. Doesn't provide adequate habitat.
Fish are cheaper than many other pets, aren't furry and aren't warm blooded. I think that's why people seem to care less for them than other pets...
I fully expect my fish to live out their natural life expectancies in my tank. I research, I QT, and I feed and maintain appropriately.
I like the polls Bang. I hope the results are eye opening.
My little Purple Tang is awesome. Looking forward to watching him grow up.