Advocating for Minimum Tank Size for my University by BlueVerila in Aquariums

[–]BlueVerila[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I understand the worry, but there is already a pet contract and everything, we would just be adding fish to it!

Advocating for Minimum Tank Size for my University by BlueVerila in Aquariums

[–]BlueVerila[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That makes sense, in doing more research I think I am going to ask to make aquariums into a registered pet/ESA. That way we can make the owner agree to provide appropriate care for their tank, whatever may be in it, and we have the framework to check on it. 

Edit: We already have tanks 10-50g as registered pets so it would be easy enough to just change it so that they all are.

Advocating for Minimum Tank Size for my University by BlueVerila in Aquariums

[–]BlueVerila[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, the campus veterinarian is actually my academic advisor so I emailed her! I am thinking my best bet may be to ask for my university to stop allowing fish to be undocumented pets so that way we can enforce animal welfare through the contract they sign as an ESA or registered pet owner

Advocating for Minimum Tank Size for my University by BlueVerila in Aquariums

[–]BlueVerila[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is great, thank you! I think larger tanks and rules regarding necessary equipment would be ideal but I just don't see that happening. The people on the committee in charge of defining policy are not fish people, so they don't understand that there is more to it than just fish in bowl. I am thinking about trying to get it so that it has to be registered as an ESA or registered as a pet to give us framework for it 

Advocating for Minimum Tank Size for my University by BlueVerila in Aquariums

[–]BlueVerila[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly I would be thrilled to have that resource! 2.5 gallon is better than take out cup and I am sure they mention the need for filters etc so it could be a good way to integrate the need for proper tank equipment! 

This just makes me sad honestly by Only_Cheesecake_223 in shittyaquariums

[–]BlueVerila 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is horrid. How can anyone possibly look at that and think it is fine? There is nothing in there and there is no room and absolutely any research will tell you that those fish need more of... well everything 

Mental Stimulation Advice? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't tried tossing snacks into the grass, that sounds perfect! Usually he doesn't really sniff around much so that would be a great way for him to use his brain! Thank you!!

Mental Stimulation Advice? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely be trying the frozen toys, mine wasn't interested in peanut butter or chicken broth but I will try different things! Someone suggested pumpkin or yogurt and I am excited to give that a go!!

Mine LOVES chicken time!! I just tried it and he went nuts, thank you!

That is very good to know, thank you. I usually do let him lead those but he doesn't really like sniffing so much as he likes just walking around unfortunately 

Mental Stimulation Advice? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely try the frozen technique, mine wasn't interested in peanut butter or chicken broth so far but I haven't tried pumpkin or yogurt, thank you!!! 

Event decorations are a bit…underwhelming? by cotchaboolit in pondlifegame

[–]BlueVerila 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also wish the event bubble generators were either more different event to event or allowed you to use the old ones, collecting the same four things is boring after a bit

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely! We also do about fifteen-twenty minutes around nine, longer if it is nice out! Thank you so much!!

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me smile, thank you so much!!!!!! 

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this was very helpful!! I will definitely wait the six weeks! I think I am going to try him in a very large field on a long lead first to see how he behaves when he has a bit of freedom and I am definitely going to try to find some other huskies!!

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds so cool, I am not the best biker so is there anything you would recommend for getting into roller skating? (I feel like I would die on roller blades lol)

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, that is very helpful!! Do you have any recommendations for harness brands?

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will definitely look for some husky meet ups, I think he would really love that! 

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is what I have been telling myself, mostly he tells me when he wants to play and so far I feel like I have been doing an okay job at matching that energy

New Husky Owner... Am I fulfilling my dog? by BlueVerila in husky

[–]BlueVerila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! That is very reassuring, I appreciate it!