daisywb
Member
Hello!
I've recently found this board and I am impressed with this online community and its willingness to help those in need. With that in mind, I'd like to offer up a few questions <wink>
One topic that I haven't even heard mentioned at all is the lifespan of fish. I'm sure it varies greatly from species to species, but I'm curious as to if there is some kind of average? Do you think that if a fish is tank-bred that it has an impact on the lifespan of that fish? Also, is it possible to tell the age of a fish before you purchase it? As I understand, a lot of, if not most, fish are caught in the wild. I’m somewhat uneasy with the thought of purchasing an expensive fish only to have it die within 6 months or a year.
Also, I’ve seen on other sites that some suggest the purchase of a glass tank, while others recommend acrylic. What are your opinions on this? What about used tanks and equipment. Good idea, bad idea?
One last question I promise (for now at least LOL)! I noticed in a few of the strings that someone had mentioned not wanting fish that were from the Philippines. Forgive my ignorance, but what is the reason for this?
I've only recently started heavily researching this hobby as you can probably tell from my questioning LOL. I haven't made a single purchase yet as it will probably be a year or so before the thought of purchasing an aquarium will be feasible. However, thanks to the many tips and advice from everyone here, I will have a better understanding as to what it takes to have healthy, happy fish.
I look forward to hearing your comments and tips. Eventually, I hope to be able to share my own “fishy” experiences with all of you.
Many thanks!
Daisy
I've recently found this board and I am impressed with this online community and its willingness to help those in need. With that in mind, I'd like to offer up a few questions <wink>
One topic that I haven't even heard mentioned at all is the lifespan of fish. I'm sure it varies greatly from species to species, but I'm curious as to if there is some kind of average? Do you think that if a fish is tank-bred that it has an impact on the lifespan of that fish? Also, is it possible to tell the age of a fish before you purchase it? As I understand, a lot of, if not most, fish are caught in the wild. I’m somewhat uneasy with the thought of purchasing an expensive fish only to have it die within 6 months or a year.
Also, I’ve seen on other sites that some suggest the purchase of a glass tank, while others recommend acrylic. What are your opinions on this? What about used tanks and equipment. Good idea, bad idea?
One last question I promise (for now at least LOL)! I noticed in a few of the strings that someone had mentioned not wanting fish that were from the Philippines. Forgive my ignorance, but what is the reason for this?
I've only recently started heavily researching this hobby as you can probably tell from my questioning LOL. I haven't made a single purchase yet as it will probably be a year or so before the thought of purchasing an aquarium will be feasible. However, thanks to the many tips and advice from everyone here, I will have a better understanding as to what it takes to have healthy, happy fish.
I look forward to hearing your comments and tips. Eventually, I hope to be able to share my own “fishy” experiences with all of you.
Many thanks!
Daisy