how do you view your fish?
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I view my fish through the front of the aquarium as it makes it easier to see them.
To me, my fish are a hobby and one that is able to keep me calm and help alleviate seizures. They also give me something to do to help pass the days. Thanks to them and my own motivation, I have gotten better with reading and comprehension, although nowhere near what I was. For me, they are a tool and a nice hobby. Does it matter when I lose one? - of course! Especially if I can trace it back to something I did or didn't do. That part does not set easy with me. Since I have somewhat of an eclectic collection, I do have my favorites. As far as naming them, sometimes I might name a couple as it just depends on how attached to it I am.
Although I fail to see where knowledge gained about them is going to help down the road, at least the improvement of certain skills is worthwhile.
To me, my fish are a hobby and one that is able to keep me calm and help alleviate seizures. They also give me something to do to help pass the days. Thanks to them and my own motivation, I have gotten better with reading and comprehension, although nowhere near what I was. For me, they are a tool and a nice hobby. Does it matter when I lose one? - of course! Especially if I can trace it back to something I did or didn't do. That part does not set easy with me. Since I have somewhat of an eclectic collection, I do have my favorites. As far as naming them, sometimes I might name a couple as it just depends on how attached to it I am.
Although I fail to see where knowledge gained about them is going to help down the road, at least the improvement of certain skills is worthwhile.
My fish are very special to me. I love them because they're the one thing I know I can (usually) control in my life. I choose who goes in, when they get fed, when their water gets changed, and how the tank looks. They're where I go to relieve stress... I turn off all the lights except for the tank lights in my room, and just lie on my bed admiring them. 
it's my favorite part of the day. I feel a deep pit in my stomach for days every time I lose one... No matter how small, because I feel like it's my fault. I normally don't cry unless multiple fish die in a day for an unexplained reason.
it's my favorite part of the day. I feel a deep pit in my stomach for days every time I lose one... No matter how small, because I feel like it's my fault. I normally don't cry unless multiple fish die in a day for an unexplained reason.
I enjoy my fish but I don't see them as the same level of pet as my dogs. I'm bummed when my fish die but it happens. Some of them I'm more attached to than others. I've had to cull some of my fish for various reasons and that doesn't really bother me. I know it's for the greater good.
I also view my fish through the glass. ;-)
Some pets are family members, others are just useless animals on the farm.
Frankly I'm back into the tropical fish hobby after many years following a failed attempt with goldfish. Abbey wanted the goldfish, but doesn't take care of them so it was my job to look after. I dropped the ball, the UGF fouled and the fish went belly up - I felt very bad.
Determined not to make the same mistake with tropical fish, I studied up. The new tank has excellent filtration and the weekly water change and maintenance is like a religious commitment.
I view the fish as more than just pets, but I have to say our dogs have always been more like children and if/when there's a loss, we're heart broken. Abbey has a rabbit too. My feelings for the rabbit are less than the dog, more than the fish. If/when a fish goes, I feel bad and seek to understand the cause and take any appropriate corrective action, but honestly it's not the same thing.
I think it comes down to the fact that we're observing fish through a window of living TV, but our affections are likely stronger for critters we can hold and pet. [end Dr. Phil] - lol
Some pets are family members, others are just useless animals on the farm.
Frankly I'm back into the tropical fish hobby after many years following a failed attempt with goldfish. Abbey wanted the goldfish, but doesn't take care of them so it was my job to look after. I dropped the ball, the UGF fouled and the fish went belly up - I felt very bad.
Determined not to make the same mistake with tropical fish, I studied up. The new tank has excellent filtration and the weekly water change and maintenance is like a religious commitment.
I view the fish as more than just pets, but I have to say our dogs have always been more like children and if/when there's a loss, we're heart broken. Abbey has a rabbit too. My feelings for the rabbit are less than the dog, more than the fish. If/when a fish goes, I feel bad and seek to understand the cause and take any appropriate corrective action, but honestly it's not the same thing.
I think it comes down to the fact that we're observing fish through a window of living TV, but our affections are likely stronger for critters we can hold and pet. [end Dr. Phil] - lol
My fish are very special to me. I love them because they're the one thing I know I can (usually) control in my life. I choose who goes in, when they get fed, when their water gets changed, and how the tank looks. They're where I go to relieve stress... I turn off all the lights except for the tank lights in my room, and just lie on my bed admiring them.
I love lying on my bed with the lights off and looking at my 55g and 29g there right next to each other so it takes up the whole wall opposite to my bed.
Some are pets, some more living but decorative tank elements. Many of my fish interact with me, a few have names, schoolers are just fish. I bummed out when 1 of the interactive fish die, but much less over the "not so much" ones. My special fish get treats they love, everyone else gets food & water changes, even really pretty or expensive ones like roseline sharks. Mostly it's loaches & cichlids that "talk to me". Being able to differentiate fish also adds to their appeal, biggest, smallest, unusual markings or other cute stuff they may do. I do watch closely over everyone's health, lest it impact the "pets". I sometimes cry over the really special ones but it's more CSI on others with a bit of guilt if they've been neglected in any way. Both hobby & pets.
Never been one to name fish myself so I can't say I'm all that emotionally attached to them. It's more of an addiction to the hobby itself. I certainly feel bad when fish die and I do my best to make sure they are in the best environment possible. That being said a lot of the grief comes from the fact that fish are a fairly substantial investment both time and money-wise and it just sucks to see hard work get flushed down the drain (pun intended). They are nowhere near the level of "pet" as say my dog and I wont get all worked up if something does go wrong.
