This is a fish forum so people can get together and teach each other about fish keeping. The point you are trying to make is a little muddy to me. Fish asked for some advice on some fish, and a few people shared their thoughts. I stuck in my two bob worth, and it would have been the same answer from me if I was talking to a 10 year old or a 50 year old, as is irrelevant. Some young kids will pick up concepts and knowledge better than adults.
Fish keeping is all about learning curves, everyone has learned a few lessons the hard way. But do you think a good experience for a young fish keeper would be to buy a heap of large growing fish and see how they go? all that saved money and effort might leave a sour taste in the young chaps mouth. I think a far better experience for a young fish keeper would be to take some sound advice and have a largely positive experience. Rather than a tank full of dead fish. Nobody has been rude or mean, just giving a quick steer in the 'right direction'. Sitting back and just telling him to take a crack at it isn't helping anyone. Yes, everyone makes mistakes along the way but what would be the point in purposely making one?
Sorry buddy, just can't see any logic in your post.
no need to be sorry, we all have different opinions from each other thats what makes the world go round.
no one is right or wrong, let the little guy carve his path,remember mate kids today cant just go grab wildlife out of a pond,i know i would have been heart broken if i couldnt have .
he sees a fish he likes in a tank or on the net(thats sad for a start) let him play with it and learn from it. dont settle for a goldfish you only live once, do it properly
can anyone see my point?
if you want to learn guitar dont buy a banjo
Edited by knock, 28 February 2011 - 10:30 PM.