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I think I've made a thread on this before, but I cant find it, so I'm going to write it again...

We have family friends that live nearby which my family is very close too. Their daughter, (entering 7th grade, but not very mature ) won a goldfish at a carnival about 2 years ago now. The poor thing is in I'd estimate a 1 gallon bowl, with gravel and a plant. ]:| I can't even believe he's still alive. "Fishy" as its named, (original i Know) can barely turn around without its head or tail touching the bowl. I told them this was so unfair, but they tell me "No look he's happy he doesnt need a lot of room" THey do regular water changes, but geez! They have a 55 (i think) gallon community tank too. They are scared to move Fishy anywhere else b/c they think he's been isolated too long, and if they moved him in with other fish he would be too stressed and die. How can I convince them to give this guy a proper home? It's not like they dont have the money for another tank...and they could always bring him to a pet store, or I know of a friend who would gladly accept him into their pond. Which ideas would you guys go with? I feel so bad for this guy...but the father doesnt change his opinions on things and is stubborn so he's difficult to talk to.

EDIT: Grammar

[span class="edited"][Edited by ferretfanatic 2004-07-18 18:17][/span]

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

Buy the fish from them and give it to the guy with a pond.

i'd just take the bowl and run

Its worth a try! I wonder if they'd let me buy the fish...

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

Actually, I bet if you sincerely offer to buy the fish, without trying to make them feel like they are bad owners, they might take a step back and wonder if they really are being a little cruel to the fish and might be more willing to try it in their bigger tank.

And if they are willing to sell it to you- all the better. I would just do it in a serious, matter of fact way, without making sure you make them feel bad or guilty. Or else they may get defensive. If it's a friend,and if it were me, I'd ask. Can't hurt.

-Fish Friend

actually I found out a couple of days ago that he died. Poor little guy, as much as I hate to say it though, I think he's prolly better off wherever he is now then where he was. I totally forgot about this thread which is why I didnt make that update. RIP little guy

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

its really sad to see them go that way.

I know, I really can't imagine a much worse way...the poor guy was so cramped in that tank ]:|

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish