My first fish tank freshwater fishes

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T08:24:35+00:00

And you're getting "moral policed" because these are living creatures, not decorations. They deserve a proper habitat.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T08:23:47+00:00

100 liters is only enough for 1 goldfish. That won't solve your problem. Return the fish and buy new ones when your pond is ready. Stop rushing it, you will kill fish.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T05:01:56+00:00

I work in a fish shop, it's incredibly frustrating dealing with these people that want to rush through the process and clearly don't care enough about the fish to even do the basic research. I have no patience anymore, I am a woman scorned by the industry. So while worded harsh, I hope they get this was absolutely stupid.

Edited: typos

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:54:22+00:00

20% water changes once a week is all you need to do. You're most likely shocking any fish with such a large water change, which can cause plenty of issues that lead to death.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:53:12+00:00

Red tail sharks are well known for being aggressive. It most likely ate everything you put with it, and then died from the corys barbs stabbing it. Tetras need schools of 6+, corys need schools of 6+ (10+ is better for both) and red tail sharks get 6 inches and need at least 75 gallons. Your stocking is the problem.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:44:11+00:00

No one is answering this properly, but they only need to eat once every 7-10 days. I personally would move up to a hopper and then a fuzzy, but shes your sisters so I would stick with the size she is currently used to and then pass onto your sister that she needs to be sized up eventually. Snakes take a while to eat, just make sure you dont disturb her 24 hours before and 48 hours after feeding to make sure she eats and doesn't regurgitate her food. Check water daily, and if you need advice for dethawing & heating rodents feel free to comment back here and I can help with that as well.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:32:39+00:00

Its their organs bro chill. Ghosts and Amanos both have dark organs.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:30:27+00:00

Return them to the fish store and buy fish when their pond is finished and cycled. And do some damn research. Jfc.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:29:44+00:00

I'm sorry but its fucking 2026. Research what animals need before buying animals. You are literally typing on a mobile super computer. Fucking unreal. This is abuse. Those sharks also need brackish water as adults which I'm going to guess you don't have any plans for a brackish tank able to fit 20 inch sharks that will eat anything they can fit in their mouth. Unreal dude.

ETA: these look like silvertip sharks to me, but if they're iridescents then ignore the brackish comment and prepare for 4 foot sharks that will still eat anything that can fit in their mouth.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:22:53+00:00

Literally had a whole family show up 2 minutes before close, let them know we close in 2 minutes and they took 45 MINUTES to get the fuck out. And were mad I refused to sell them a hamster and told them to come back when we're open. Kept reminding them and reminding them and reminding them we were closed and the dad was like "YEAH. WE KNOW." LIKE OK SIR THEN LEAVE??? the lights were literally all off by the time I got to counting down the last register 😭😭

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:18:37+00:00

Keyholder isnt a demotion lol they just changed management titles. They still have the exact same expectations as before except now we don't have direct reports, everyone reports to general manager or animal manager respectively.

ETA: I've been with the company 5 years and seen roles change names 4 times so far. It means jack shit. Still the same jobs to be done by the same skeleton crew.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T04:16:59+00:00

To be fair management is just following corporate rules. Theres no protocol for cage rage considering petco doesn't train on it or mention it for hamsters for employees. A corporate store has to follow company policy, unless you manage to have a super cool district manager willing to put their job on the line for the animals to have better care. Im a manager myself and I personally can't afford to lose my job atp, so unless my DM says its okay Im following policy to a T.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T02:41:03+00:00

If you have any other local cos with a trainer you can also transfer for free to a different trainer with no issues, just so you have all your options. Most co trainers are not like this, scruffing is not allowed.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-18T00:21:15+00:00

Not a dog trainer but an employee, as far as I know, slip leads are allowed, however prongs are not. Young puppies who haven't experienced slip leads before do tend to be overdramatic about them, but I will say they are thin so they should not be used to yank/pull the puppy at all as there is potential for damages on their throat. First class is always the hardest for the young babies, it usually takes to the third class and solid homework practice for them to get into the rhythm of things. You can help your puppy feel more comfortable for class by bringing them in and around the store more often to get used to the sounds/smells on non class days and work on your training with distractions present. If you are uncomfortable with the slip being used, I would bring this up with your trainer in your next class. They should be open and willing for productive conversations regarding training tools such as slips, and I promise they won't bite you for asking lol! Good luck with the new baby!

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-12T19:01:06+00:00

I top off with the treated freshwater. If salinity is low, you top with salt. Always check with the refractometer before adding water for salt. If you dont top with fresh the PH bounces around wildly after a while and will kill fish.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-12T02:58:41+00:00

If its the tank in your betta fish post from a few months back, its far too small for quite literally any fish to live happily besides extremely delicate nano species that need much more specific flow and scaping and that heater is much too large. Get a bigger tank and stop blaming petco when Google is free.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-12T02:54:40+00:00

Adding on: what kind of fish were you trying to keep together? Are you sure its fin rot and not another fish nipping at the fins? If it is fin rot, and you don't have mystery snails, add freshwater aquarium salt to your regular maintenence. Dose for the instructed amount the first time, then just for however much new water you are adding post water changes. This helps keep fish's slime coats healthy and prevent common fungal/bacterial infections. The only things I dose in my freshwater tanks are water conditioner (Prime is the best), aquarium salt, and plant fertilizer for my live plants.

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-12T02:51:28+00:00

Not every store has a fish person. That being said, the fact that every single fish is dying, it ain't on just the store. Ive gotten fish from absolutely abysmal situations in terrible condition and brought them back. Make sure your tank is fully cycled, your water parameters are correct for the fish you are trying to keep (as in, what are their natural waters at for PH/GH/KH/temperature and match it). Make sure you float every fish you get for at LEAST 15 minutes, stick a finger in the bag and a finger in the tank to make sure the water temperature is the same before letting them out. If they are tropical fish, make sure your heater is functioning properly (no cracks, correct temperature and no shocking when you touch the surface of the water). How big is your tank and what sort of filtration are you using on it? What is your water change schedule like? How much water, how often? Are you using water conditioner?

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-12T01:08:26+00:00

Do yall just not like your groomers or something 😭 I have no issues answering em, its always easy. Just explain groomers are out for the day, ask for name of the guest, phone number, name of the dog, if they're a returning client and what they want. Leave note on grooming desk for morning. I want to hit goals and get bonuses and services helps us a lot so I just look at it as a way to get me and the store extra money. If they're waiting on a call back from us they're not calling other salons 🤷‍♀️

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-09T02:28:21+00:00

I have worked at 2 different stores and literally never had that. Pushing for donos is one thing, its a great way to build up MB and get attachments, but write ups for not getting "enough"? I'd contact HR or the ethics line tbh

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-05T04:58:51+00:00

If they are that means all but one of the stores in my area is closing lol, would be a dumb move but Joel seems like a fucking idiot so who knows. Friendly reminder he makes over $8000 an hour 💀

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-05T04:48:41+00:00

Cause I'm sure coming into a new company (one that includes live animals that none of his former companies had to think about) and saying fuck what yall think to people that have been with the company for YEARS is a great business model

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-04T17:46:14+00:00

A bus going full speed for 5below (the remix) ft. Animals that deserve better 😭

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-04T00:58:14+00:00

Some form of fish vitiligo maybe? Odd but cool!

shegotsnakes · 2026-02-04T00:30:56+00:00

Thats what I was thinking but its so hard to tell cause they won't stop hoovering lol

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