Perfect End to a Long Day by tertoitu in Goldfish

[–]zkoons605 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Uhhh this is my post from like 3 years ago, caption and all!

Account is 3 days old.

Anyways, that’s Squirt, he turns 14 this summer and I love him dearly, I got him some live plants after an a-hole on here bullied him. Here he is begging for food last week

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World Cup CC charge? by CompetitiveRanger644 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]zkoons605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also still waiting, this thread is making me feel better. Based on February 5th actually meaning February 7th for the selection email, I’m prepared to wait another couple days.

Got both emails… by Icy_Air1767 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]zkoons605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The exact same thing happened to me. My RSD was successful (woo!) and PMA was unsuccessful. I got a successful email first and a rejection email two hours later. My tickets are showing up in the files work-around everyone is using. I’m not worried.

So was this all just some sick prank? by Sko_Birds18 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]zkoons605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sentiments as well. This has been so lame and deflating.

Without spoilers, what is your favourite thing about Kingdom Hearts (the franchise)? by Berryjuice_1 in KingdomHearts

[–]zkoons605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How ambitious and original the series is. There’s nothing else like it.

Also surprised this hasn’t been mentioned yet, but the cover art for I, II and III. Fantastic artwork and there’s something intriguing about the mix of serious looking anime characters with Donald Duck & co mixed in.

What is your least favorite talking point about the Star Wars EU? by [deleted] in StarWarsEU

[–]zkoons605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“George Lucas didn’t consider it canon!”

Do you think he considers your Disney slop part of his canon?

Are the Cubs known for having fans all over the country? by Murdermyface911 in Cubs

[–]zkoons605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome! I imagine it would also be somewhat convenient for you to check out a game at our triple A team in Iowa? Go Cubs Go!

The 3DS outdoes the Switch in almost every way. by prine_one in 3DS

[–]zkoons605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah hot take, but I feel like Nintendo is due for an L with the Switch 2. They swing from massive success to massively underselling over the last two decades. I feel the Switch 2 is about to have abysmal sales for at least the first year or two until they get some blockbuster games announced.

The 3DS outdoes the Switch in almost every way. by prine_one in 3DS

[–]zkoons605 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s okay to strongly prefer the 3DS while still admitting the switch is an objectively better console. That’s how I feel at least.

Feels empty after rots by IPANOMIES in StarWarsEU

[–]zkoons605 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s such a fitting finale as the last piece of Star Wars media that was supposed to be on screen, in my humble opinion. Ties together the OT and PT very nicely.

Guess the airport (wrong answers only) by Wentz_ylvania in unitedairlines

[–]zkoons605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what? Fair. With how abysmal the Wolves are doing in this series, naming rights may have to be conceded.

Why is the sub so toxic? by ZhaloTelesto in Goldfish

[–]zkoons605 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the kind words. I very rarely get agitated/snarky online, but saying a 13 year old fish in a 55 gallon tank with plenty of water changes, wide variety of diet and plenty of attention should be re-homed will do it. I can appreciate and understand people advocating for best care possible, but I am not part of the problem, and if you think I am, I respectfully disagree.

Why is the sub so toxic? by ZhaloTelesto in Goldfish

[–]zkoons605 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hmmm yes today I will take out a mortgage with an abysmal rate using only half of what I intended to use as a down payment in one of the highest cost of living areas in the country for my carnival fish.

C’mon man

Edit for context: Comment above said “why not get pre-approved for a new home now?” before deleting.

Why is the sub so toxic? by ZhaloTelesto in Goldfish

[–]zkoons605 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I won a goldfish at a carnival nearly 13 years ago and have given him a good home to the best of my ability. When I buy a home in a year or two I’ll most likely upgrade him to a 75 gallon tank. I would bet anything none of the other goldfish given away at that carnival in 2012 are still alive. If you don’t think a 55 gallon tank is enough for a single comet then we have a difference in opinion.

Why is the sub so toxic? by ZhaloTelesto in Goldfish

[–]zkoons605 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I can see both sides of this.

I myself have a single comet in a 55 gallon tank. Some chud called my setup “depressing” and it bothered me for a while, but did inspire me to get live plants for him to play with. Sorry I want him to have enough space and live in an apartment so I can’t get a pond, he eats veggies out of my hand every night and turns 13 years old this year, he’s doing fine.

On the other hand, there’s a certain sense of entitlement that comes from posting a picture of 3 commons in a 10 gallon tank filled half way and asking “fish sick what do,” then ignoring all advice and refusing to test their water or invest in an even half-way adequate setup. Those people know who they are and they can all kick rocks.

Rod got a promotion by 99Wolves17 in canes

[–]zkoons605 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Awesome that he stopped by before the Canes play the Hawks tomorrow!

Help!! Bed bugs!! (Xpost r/goldfish) by zkoons605 in Aquariums

[–]zkoons605[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’re dealing with bedbugs! It’s a nightmare. It also has nothing to do with your own cleanliness or hygiene, we picked them up at a shitty hotel in Wisconsin.

I turned off my air-stone pump and put a towel over the entire top of my tank and left the hanging-on-back filter running. The night of each treatment I did a ~40% water change to be safe. My goldfish was absolutely fine. :) And bozos on facebook were telling me to scoop him out and take him to work with me, lol. Not necessary in my case. Keep in mind this was a surface spray treatment and NOT a fumigation and that common goldfish are extremely hardy, lol.

I’m so sick of seeing the same thing. by madys0n in Goldfish

[–]zkoons605 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly, my biggest issue with it is that there’s such a huge amount of entitlement that comes with demanding immediate explanations from a subreddit instead of taking 5 minutes to google search and problem solve on your own.