My dad's tank of death

[Fishfriend1]

i also have to say that animals are people too we just cant talk to them. (never stopped me b4).

 

[Cheech]

This is going to sound harsher than I mean it to but here goes.
It's his fishtank. I understand that it's frustrating seeing his unhealthy fish but when it comes down to it, it's his tank and his fish. You've offered him help in various forms and he's declined all of them. Sneaking behind his back isn't going to help a thing. It's not going to teach him and, if caught, could very well peeve him off. Remove yourself from the situation. I'm hoping you don't live at home so when you do visit, don't look at the tank don't talk about the tank, just act as if it's not there.
I view it this way, he's not going to take/get help until HE wants it.

I agree.

Also, maybe he doesn't think the fish are in bad shape. This hobby keeps changing as the years go by, and maybe by his standards, his tank is running fine.



While this hobby means a lot to us, it doesn't have to mean a lot to others, If I see something that someone's doing wrong, I'll make suggestions, I'll show proof, but I won't take drastic measures if the person doesn't do the best thing for the situation.

you can't force people to see things the way you do...


The example can be used in so many situations. . .

 

[Fishfriend1]

whos niko?

 

[Fishfriend1]

Did i kill this thread?

 

[captmicha]

Lol. No, I will. I think I've gotten all kinds of advice and will implement some. Thanks guys.