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Post by Ameenah on Apr 6, 2014 22:55:27 GMT -5
Attachment DeletedThis photo was taken during the set-up phase of our 150 gallon tall cichlid tank. The cat is 1 of 3 indoor cats we are servants to! Our cats enjoy watching the fish in all of our smaller tanks and I think they are in awe of the new big tank. No our cats do not eat or try to catch the fish - in fact the cat in the photo LOVES to eat tropical fish flakes as a once in a while extra special treat!
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Post by Carl on Apr 7, 2014 9:26:52 GMT -5
Pretty Kitty!
We have a couple, neither take too much interest in the fish
Carl
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Apr 7, 2014 13:49:42 GMT -5
oh man. Good kitty  Mine will sit and watch and watch and... I haven't had any problems yet (well one betta a while back  RIP "petrie"), but I'm going to keep making sure there isn't a problem. I have plans for a grat over my 40 gallon I'm setting up. |
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Post by Ameenah on Jun 8, 2014 22:26:31 GMT -5
Well, now it seems that my "middle cat kid" Altaier has taken up helping me feed the fish - with ulterior motives of an interesting kind. She follows me to every tank with my bucket of fish foods. She loves to eat fish foods. Yes, I end up feeding her tiny bits of all the various fish foods - except algae wafers.
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Jun 9, 2014 10:37:23 GMT -5
lol  I just have this problem with I get the lunch meat out to make lunches for the day... |
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Post by parker002 on Jun 10, 2014 13:22:27 GMT -5
I'm not surprised your cat likes fish food. There's actually some overlap in terms of ingredients and good fish foods use a lot of aquatic protein sources which cats of course love...
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Post by angelminx on Jun 17, 2014 16:15:29 GMT -5
Back when I had my Oscar, and I went off to college, my sister-in-law's parents fish-sat for me. Their cat loved to watch her, and one day when they opened the lid to feed her, the cat jumped into the tank and wrapped it's "arms" around her. I don't remember the details of what they said happened, but the fish was none the worse for the wear.
The cat I have now, used to love to try to catch the cories through the glass as they swam back and forth. When she was a kitten she used to love to jump up on top of the tank and watch the fish from above. I bet you can guess what's coming... Yep! She jumed up once when I had the lid open, and ended up going for a swim! That's the last time she ever jumped onto the aquariums.
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Post by Carl on Jun 17, 2014 18:31:51 GMT -5
The cat I have now, used to love to try to catch the cories through the glass as they swam back and forth. When she was a kitten she used to love to jump up on top of the tank and watch the fish from above. I bet you can guess what's coming... Yep! She jumed up once when I had the lid open, and ended up going for a swim! That's the last time she ever jumped onto the aquariums. I had this happen when I had the lids off from a 180 gallon saltwater while cleaning many years ago for a client. Their cat was used to sitting on the top of the aquarium.; but this time their cat jumped up to find no lid! He/she almost instantly was air borne with sort of rocket like cat propulsion since it appeared that the cat never touched anything more solid than water in this large aquarium before reversing direction  Carl |
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Post by Ameenah on Jun 20, 2014 10:42:16 GMT -5
When we brought the Big Tank home we left the lids off the whole top and put about 8-inches of water in it. Our hope was that someone would fall in. Thinking once that happened there would not be a second time. Waiting patiently for several weeks - nothing ever happened. Not being able to wait longer, we moved the tank to its permanent spot in the house and started the cycling.
We did the same with all our tanks and no one ever "jumped in" and to this day, years and years later, no one jumps on top of a tank with or without the lids on.
Our oldest cat kid, Wakeeya, has really bad allergies to fish - we learned that the hard way by feeding him a can of fish cat food which resulted in large veterinarian bills. We read the ingredients on all his foods. Our middle cat kid, Altaier, loves fish food as a special treat when I am feeding fishes - she isn't allergic but because of Wakeeya's health issue she never gets fish flavored cat food.
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Jun 20, 2014 16:34:38 GMT -5
When we brought the Big Tank home we left the lids off the whole top and put about 8-inches of water in it. Our hope was that someone would fall in. Thinking once that happened there would not be a second time. Waiting patiently for several weeks - nothing ever happened. Not being able to wait longer, we moved the tank to its permanent spot in the house and started the cycling. We did the same with all our tanks and no one ever "jumped in" and to this day, years and years later, no one jumps on top of a tank with or without the lids on. Our oldest cat kid, Wakeeya, has really bad allergies to fish - we learned that the hard way by feeding him a can of fish cat food which resulted in large veterinarian bills. We read the ingredients on all his foods. Our middle cat kid, Altaier, loves fish food as a special treat when I am feeding fishes - she isn't allergic but because of Wakeeya's health issue she never gets fish flavored cat food. never had that problem. Never really heard of a cat having allergies like that. I guess I'm lucky. I have no lid on my tank and both of my cats dont take any interest in the fish. Their both older though. 12 and 13... meow...good kitty |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Jun 20, 2014 23:52:09 GMT -5
I think I'll add that I've been thinking about a lid, because I know there's some risk. Im not too worried about things going in, but more things coming out. I have a couple that might want to try and get out someday.
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Post by Ameenah on Sept 28, 2014 21:36:56 GMT -5
Keeping Flying Fish now Devon?  ? Or your eel growing faster than anticipated??? A lid on a tank probably slows evaporation, but not sure how you would permit the outting of gases if you are planning a real snug fitting lid. Carl: or anyone else with octipus experience: how did you maintain a tight lid on your octipus? I think I recall that an octipus can escape from even small openings as long as they can fit their beak through. IF I ever get brave enough to become involved with salt water, I think I would want to keep on octipus. There are so many beautiful species. Perhaps I can interest my grandson in doing research towards that eventuality. |
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Post by Carl on Sept 29, 2014 9:24:24 GMT -5
A member who has not been on in while (bikeguy) has kept Octopii. I had the plastic back strip cut just enough to allow for air lines, and water pipes go into my aquarium, although I still had occasional escapes. Later I drilled the tank from below which made it easier to prevent escapes. I have a brief article about my keeping Octopii in the Aquarium Answers website: www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/07/octopus-as-pets.htmlCarl |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Sept 29, 2014 17:19:54 GMT -5
Nope, no flying fish, but I do heard the occasional splash from one of my fish jumping. I've been waiting for my frogs to try something, since they always hang out on top of the water. Nothing yet.
The salt water octopii tank would be amazing. You would have to keep us updated on this one. Hopefully, your grandson gets excited. It would be fun.
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Post by Ameenah on Sept 30, 2014 18:25:54 GMT -5
Interesting read Carl, and great info on the lethal toxins! I dont think I would trust rubber gloves to protect me from that! The nonpoisonous version sounds more like my style but such a short lifespan seems sad. the link to Washington Post article was good too. The WP Article on octipus at Washington's National Aquarium mentioned holding down the lid with both velcro and concrete bricks. Devon, I underseand about "jumping" fish splashes - my beautiful Oscars have picked up that habit! With the use of the Eheim Everyday Fish Feeders the Oscars start "bubbling" as the AquaMaster Cichlid Pellets drop into the tank. Yes it is like a scarey movie LOL. I am very suprized that the do not bite eachother when bubbling for food. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 7:38:02 GMT -5
>>Our cats enjoy watching the fish in all of our smaller tanks and I think they are in awe of the new big tank. No our cats do not eat or try to catch the fish - in fact the cat in the photo LOVES to eat tropical fish flakes as a once in a while extra special treat! Thanks for posting all of the "Cat Tales". My big boy Boomer is the Fish King. He sits on top of the 75 gallon hood and curls his paws over the corner and looks so proud. He is also a good fish food vacuum - sniffing the floor for dropped morsels. Nala was the Fish Queen - as she was the first to jump on top of the hood (she is gone now). When Boomer was younger, he used to "go fishing" -- standing on hind legs trying to catch the fish through the glass. It was just hilarious watching him teach Malika, my Himalayan this trick. She has such short legs and her paws barely reach the bottom edge. When I had my 20 gallon on an old computer desk, I would take Malika up and sit with her so she could watch those fish. That 20 gallon is now sitting on an antique Victorian Eastlake wash stand (all walnut).... I hunted everywhere for a sturdy stand and couldn't find one I liked. The wash stand is very functional - three drawers for supplies (one long across the width) - and a cupboard big enough I could put the filter inside, but I didn't want to cut holes in the back (the Rena xP filter sits beside it). That wash stand will last a lot longer than any aquarium stands I saw - many just particle board. I don't recommend you all go out looking for antique furniture now to use as aquarium stands (smile) -- but someone could make a lot of money designing more functional stands. My son has his 20 gallon on top of an antique dresser. My son sits a small table in front of his 90 gallon so his cat can watch the fish while he is away. The table also keeps Buster from opening the cabinet doors and getting into the food. Glad to know fun stories are allowed here -- I have lots a Fish Tales. |
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Post by goldenpuon on Oct 13, 2014 21:51:03 GMT -5
I am really enjoying these cat-fish stories! lol I have 2 cats of my own, both are old, fat and lazy. lol They never look at the fish or even seem to acknowledge their existance. Kind of like my mom who still believes that fish are just beautiful swimming creatures much like decorations even after many years of me telling and showing her to the contrary. These are some really amusing and fun stories. Come to think of it, I have had one of my cats (Squeaky) somehow get the cap off the fish food several years ago and start eating it. I have no idea how he did it since the cap was on tight, but I suppose it wasn't "cat proof". Yet another time, I was cleaning a filter and Squeaky started drinking the dirty tank water I was using. I was out of the room while this happened and he threw up after. Why he decided to drink it in the first place, I have no idea. lol Maybe because he is a glutton. Renee |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2014 8:49:41 GMT -5
Hi Renee,
My son's cat, Buster, gets into his fish cabinet - opens the fish food and eats it, too. He has to put a "road block" in front of the cabinet doors - a little table. The table serves a dual purpose as it is Buster's viewing platform to watch the fish. Yes, Buster is a very big cat (grin). His name fits him well. Buster is a rescue cat - previously named "Gordon Lightfoot" (well the cat does have white feet -- but definitely is not light on his feet). The cat has been Buster since 2006.
Buster likes to "help" me when I service the Rena filters on my son's 90 gallon aquarium (two Rena filters are inside the cabinet). Buster also does not like to read and follow directions. I was careless and left the directions out for the KH/GH test kits and Buster tore them up!
Cat Tales and Fish Tales are always fun!
Judy D
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Mine will sit and watch and watch and... I haven't had any problems yet (well one betta a while back 
RIP "petrie"), but I'm going to keep making sure there isn't a problem. I have plans for a grat over my 40 gallon I'm setting up.
I just have this problem with I get the lunch meat out to make lunches for the day...
? Or your eel growing faster than anticipated??? A lid on a tank probably slows evaporation, but not sure how you would permit the outting of gases if you are planning a real snug fitting lid. 
