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Local Aquariums
Asked by B.N. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2009
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Hi moms! We live in Costa Mesa and I am looking for a local place where I can take my son to see fish. I know all about Long Beach Aquarium & Sea World however I am ...
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- Hi B., It is a little bit of a drive but you may try the Cerritos public library. They have a large fish tank that is the hallway wall of the kids room in the libr...
- Try the Nordstrom kids shoe department (if you can get out of there without spending money). The fish tank is amazing, and they have balloons for the kids. The cafe'...
- Since you live in Costa Mesa, you are really close to the Rainforest Cafe at South Coast Plaza. It has several large aquariums, not to mention the other "animals". I...
Fish Mommies--what Are Your Aquariums Like?
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on March 9, 2011
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Any fish hobbyists or accidental fish mommies on here? Our goldfish is our oldest pet (he's more than 6 1/2 years old now and we've been married just over 7 years--we...
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- We just got a 20 gallon tank a couple weeks ago for our daughter's 5th birthday. I haven't had a fish since my goldfish that I had a few years ago (NEVER underestimat...
- We have a huge gold fish, about 8 inches long. The kids won it at a carnival. We upgraded to a 30 gallon a few months ago. Big Bertha does not mope when I am not he...
- Keep in mind when getting a bigger tank that some species of goldfish will grow if moved to a bigger tank. The tank size limits their growth. We had a goldfish for...
A 2 Year Old and a Fish
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on December 17, 2009
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my mother in law bought my 32 month a pretty purple beta. its in a tank that she cant lift or put her hand in to hold her fishy lol. we are teaching her that she can o...
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- Hello, First of all, those fish don't die easily. I have seen my daughter with one for several years. If it should die, I would just tell her that God needed anothe...
- Hi J., Betas are low maintenance. Both my kids had their own. Its easy. They don't need a filter etc. Just put them in a bowl with a plant, and clean it like once a...
- My sister bought my son a beta for his 2nd birthday, because he loved my niece's beta. I was not that thrilled, but he absolutely LOVES "Bubbles". (He picked the sam...
Aquarium for Betta Fish
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on December 18, 2010
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Does anyone have any recommendations for an aquarium for a betta? I currently have a small bowl, but it is not heated and doesn't have a filter, so I am always changi...
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- We had a tank for out beta that had a light and a filter, and we were cleaning it more frequently than the simple plastic bowl we now use. The man at the pet store sai...
- We got a little 2 gallon hex aquarium for our little fish and then just added a heater. I think the aquarium was about $25 and the heater around $20? As for a filter, ...
- Most of the time you dont need a heater or filter. I would however suggest getting a plant to put in the bowl, they seem to do better!
Warning to Others! Fish Jump Out of Bowls :(
Asked by R.S. from Detroit
on July 3, 2010
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My son had a beta fish that he loved. Yesturday it jumped out of the bowl and we found it on his bedroom floor. I feel so bad because last time I cleaned his bowl I p...
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- I had tropical fish in my bedroom as a child and had a few commit suicide by jumping out in the middle of the night. I even woke one morning to find one on my pillow....
- When I was about nine or so I lost this really huge goldfish I had and I looked for him for at least a half an hour before finding him STILL ALIVE in my waste basket. ...
- I'm so sorry. Who figured fish were jumpers as WELL as swimmers? But y'know, nearly every time I shop at Meijers I go by the Bettas, in the fish area of the pet de...
Fish Tank with Green Cloudy Water! Help!
Asked by S.K. from San Francisco
on April 27, 2008
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Hi,
We have a fish tank with only 3 fish, 2 Betas and a pleicostamous.
The water has been cloudy green for sometime. My poor husband has done everything he can t...
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- I understand! My tank of 7 fish is also green and cloudy lately. I have just vaccuumed the bottom and changed 1/3 of water; usu. it will lighten up, but not very notic...
- http://www.fishforums.com/forum/ this website has lots of good info, good luck
- You might have the fish tested or ask the store about those particular ones. I have heard of some being a carrier of something that actually makes the water turn green.
Can No Longer Use mobile...what Next?
Asked by K.S. from Cleveland
on October 25, 2007
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My son falls asleep each night watching his mobile and listening to the music. He will by 5 months old in a couple of weeks and his mobile will need to come down. I ...
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- you could hang a picture or a few pictures from the ceiling or tack some colorful art onto the ceiling depending on how high your ceilings are (if he'll be able to see...
- Why does his mobile need to come down? I used mine until he could pull on it. Also, i'll be there's a way to rig an aquarium to go on the crib, even if it doesn't fi...
- Why not just keep the mobile up? Until he can actually pull himself up in his crib and reach it, there's no risk of it harming him. By that stage he may be over it. ...
No/Low Cost Ideas
Asked by H.R. from Dallas
on July 26, 2007
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I'm looking for no or low cost ideas of things to do with my 8 month old during the day. I'm a stay at home Mom and the two of us are getting tired of looking at our a...
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- Hi H.! Shopping exepcially at North Park is so much fun! Have you looked into some play/movement classes for your little girl. I checked out Gymboree (not the cloth...
- You should get involved in a Stay at Home Playgroup. I am the assistant organizer of a group that does activities in the Garland & Mesquite area. There are groups all ...
- http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/ParksRec/Historicalpark.html This is an old city park type thing with old buildings etc in a park setting and it is free....
4 Year Old (Ok and Me Too!) Wants a Hampster
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 20, 2012
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Our cat died a few months ago and we are left with our dog (outside) and our fish. We went to the pet store today to get some "xray" fish for our daughter and we ran a...
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- Hamsters do stink, they are messy with all their bedding and they are kind of a pain in the butt. I'm with your husband. Give it a year from the death of your cat and ...
- Looking at the differences between hamsters and gerbils, I prefer gerbils. We have had both.... hamsters, in my experience, are much more likely to nip. Also, it i...
- The whole thing smells bad. The bedding has it's own smell even if it is dry and clean, then when they use it the smell wreaks havoc on the nose. I would say if it...
What to Do In/around Myrtle Beach, SC?
Asked by I.G. from Seattle
on May 27, 2011
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We are going to Myrtle Beach in a few weeks. There will be plenty of kids aged 1.5 - 14 and of course our plans include spending plenty of time at the pool or beach.
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- Boardwalk at the Beach (I think it's called?) is a MUST DO. All this boardwalks, built out over the water, tons of fun stores, and amusement park (not expensive), dif...
- The new boardwalk is open and very nice. There are several fishing piers that you can walk along or just fish to your hearts content. However, MB has taken a big hit i...
- There is a Ripley's Aquarium, shopping, last time I was there the 'carnival' was still up and running.(ferris wheel, roller coaster, etc.) They do have shows, but I do...
