Genius! didn't know tilapias, salmons, mollies were air breathers... and didn't know that the labirynth breathing has much to do with salt and freshwater adaptation. so bettas can go into salt water too then?ultimatejay;732593; said:
I Got My Freshwater Bumble Bee Grouper!!!
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I'm sure bettas could go in saltwater too if acclimated slow enough. How long it would live is another story that I dont' care about. I was refering to gars. They have a different system than other fish and can live in just about any water conditions. Besides I'm not questioning the fish you mentioned above. We are talking about one fish here- BB Groupers. Why do you change the subject? Also, this picture above is totally photo shopped- common.fugupuff;733339; said:
Also, you still haven't answered my yes or no question. This is like the 6th time you dodged it. I'm going to ask it one more time Genious! Is the BB grouper a total freshwater species that can live in freshwater with no salt added it's entire life? I can answer it for you but I'd like for you to tell everyone else out there.
No offence to anyone, but i think its stupid to keep a BB grouper in pure fresh its whole life. Its a SW fish
Jarret, I've never discredited you in any way or form, but many of your comments were aimed towards my business practices. Since you keep saying that my fish keeping experiences are just schemes, I'm going to have to defend my character.
Please read carefully, take time to digest the information before making accusations.
Please read carefully, take time to digest the information before making accusations.
ultimatejay;732589; said:
ultimatejay;733357; said:
NO, they are not freshwater fish, and definitely should not be kept in pure freshwater all their life.
reply to all the sentences in bold: starting from the first.ultimatejay;732589; said:
20 years, well there are many fish you haven't seen in 20 years. Like when you first stepped into my store, you said you had a Korean perch, siniperca scherzeri, do you still think the same, that you had one 10 years ago or whenever?
Your lose tongue, which is getting you in trouble, inability to read and reply courteously will lead you in trouble. You going to sign over your house to me now? I know of so many breeders of this fish, from different countries.
Wes, read all my posts. I have never once discredited you or called your name out. I talked to you face to face about this fish when it first came out and you told me honestly that you didn't know for sure how long this fish would live in freshwater as it was a "New species" found. That's why I didn't fork over the big bucks. You have never said it was a pure freshwater species yourself and really weren't sure of how long it would live in freshwater. So am I calling you out? NO. I am just trying to give honest info out there for people who are interested in keeping this fish. And you being a very experienced keeper who no doubt knows more about fish than I or most, would have the answer so many people are wondering about. Hince, back to the yes or no question. Still waiting.fugupuff;733372; said:
1. i want to see the bettaultimatejay;733357; said:
2. oh really? is that scientifically documented? what kind of system is it? and you're sure its not found in groupers? or the labirynth breathing makes it easier?
3. yeah, i heard its a common practice to photo shop, putting salt water fish with fresh. and use live webcams for same purpose, and even have universities doing research on the subject, i suppose is fraudulent too...oh and the albino arowanas are photo shopped too probably, or you've seen those personally?
4. I've said I've added salt to my tank, and the amount of it, and so have everyone else. I'm not on a crusade to persuade anyone that they are a pure freshwater species.
And yes, I do believe I had the Korean perch and I have pictures that I showed you. Do you not remember? I also have friends who have had the fish too over 10 years ago that probably have pics too.fugupuff;733390; said:
