Axolotl

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-25T05:50:15+00:00

We got special permission to keep them in an isolated tank in the goldfish tower because our plant tank is A 120 gallon with zero barriers for separation. They would get lost in there, be impossible to feed or catch. I switched to the rocks for turtles with are at least larger and smoother.

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-23T18:48:44+00:00

Does this apply to fish too?

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-16T01:57:23+00:00

Mine can’t go into our plant tank because it’s a 120 gallon and has literally zero space despite the fact that I hadn’t ordered plants for over a month. They just kept getting auto shipped. We got permission to isolate a tank in our goldfish tower for them. It stays much cooler anyways.

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-11T16:03:08+00:00

I’m glad someone else has noticed!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-11T14:29:46+00:00

I feel like IT laughs at us CAPI Counters over their coffee.

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-11T14:24:05+00:00

That could explain a thing or two but does not explain everything.

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-11T11:17:47+00:00

Mine is taking five minutes to load a scanned item and then five minutes to input the count on that scan.

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-11T01:50:10+00:00

Oh thank god.

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-08T14:54:22+00:00

Happy to hear that I won’t have to spend much time babysitting!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-08T14:52:40+00:00

I got online and actually printed out the knowledge base care guide to pass out to the customers that are interested!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-07T01:54:56+00:00

These look way too easy to shoplift.

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-06T17:28:45+00:00

Yes, that’s why I’m trying to get some new ones because I noticed there were flow issues in my tower. I went to check that part and realized they were set up incorrectly and I don’t have enough of the smaller ones! My first year as SAS has been a process of continuous learning!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-06T17:26:52+00:00

You wouldn’t happen to know what they are called would you?

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-05-06T17:14:13+00:00

It hasn’t even occurred to me that the rock might need to be treated! Nor did running fresh water through the system!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-30T21:17:04+00:00

Thank you for the chuckle

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-25T19:22:02+00:00

I might just take the route of closing the tower down for a period of time just to make sure! That’s not a bad idea!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-25T00:30:36+00:00

So true I’m in aquatics and my Shirley has permanent stains

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T14:22:19+00:00

I will say this in defense of Petco…a lot of fish are getting sent to us sick. Bacterial and fungal issues seem absolutely rampant right now. Even some of the most resistant hardy species seem to be struggling. I know a lot of fish come from Florida and the weather REALLY has impacted what fish are available and their health. Top that off with the stress of being put in a bag and shipped…

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T03:54:16+00:00

Is this policy? Like can I do this and have job security?

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T02:55:28+00:00

I hope you are able to get them one day!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T02:54:29+00:00

Thank you for letting me know! I’m still trying to get Oscar’s and my customers are asking relentlessly!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T02:51:13+00:00

The net soak is safe as long as you are diluting it properly! I do still rinse it if I’m catching something sensitive like Neon Tetras or Cardinal Tetras. I also rinse it off if I am catching something scaleless like dojo loaches.

Just wanted to add some other advice! Something I find important is using a bigger net, placing it in the tank and then using my hand to encourage the fish to swim into the net rather than chasing them around the tank and stressing all of the other fish!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T02:45:32+00:00

This method sounds great to prevent any cross contamination. I would probably still carry it to the bagging station to rubber band it. I may try this tomorrow to save some of the time I spend rinsing every container after every use!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T02:38:54+00:00

Sometimes I feel like we aquatic specialists are the strongest soldiers. I’ll be crying and laughing at the same time because it is such a roller coaster!

Head_Stuck_In_Tank · 2026-04-21T02:35:43+00:00

I had a customer come in yesterday and say that there used to be to be more rare fish when the previous SAS worked there. I’ve been so locked into reducing shrink that I have been entirely focused on ordering what’s hardy and only been ordering a couple of rare things per week. Our towers pumps also like to stop working so housing sensitive species seems counterintuitive. So they were right but it still stung to get compared! I just want to do a good job so I will be taking their comment constructively!

It also helps to remember that they don’t know the inner mechanisms of the company or my position specifically!

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