Looking For Solid Sv Ranchus... Which Lfs Have...., more selections? Options

[Chinmo]

helo guys, i'm new to this forum, i'm looking for solid side view ranchus.... thai or jap also can, but the problem is i do not know which lfs to visit? i know this ? been posted quite alot of times, but pls give me some directions the one at sims ave(AC) , simon rd one? any other suggestions? pls advice... Thanks u all in advance.

[HappyBuddha]

Here's my 2 cents worth....

Asking where you can eat a good hamburger is likely to get you many recommendations because burgers are aplenty AND when a diner tells you where to find them it's unlikely you can ruin his chances of getting a good bite for himself too; the chef can always make another one.

Good ranchus are rare in Singapore. If I know which LFS or farm currently has good ones (at realistic prices), I'd release this privilege info to someone I know and more importantly, someone whom I trust will treasure them. Why tell a stranger who might have an overstocked, nitrate-laiden tank and slowly ruin a good fish?

So, I suggest everyone especially newbies in goldfish to try your luck at the LFS listed in the FAQ section of the board, instead of hoping to get a good ranchu just by asking -- the experienced keepers/hunters won't tell you.

[YLD]

Good ranchus are rare in Singapore.  If I know which LFS or farm currently has good ones (at realistic prices), I'd release this privilege info to someone I know and more importantly, someone whom I trust will treasure them.  Why tell a stranger who might have an overstocked, nitrate-laiden tank and slowly ruin a good fish?

Is this sad or jus human nature?

[desireless]

Is this sad or jus human nature?

This is not "sad". Once you've reached a certain level in goldfish keeping, you will only go for good fishes. Why spend like $20 to buy a lousy ranchu only to go home and regret?

As this goes on, you'll start to wonder "where have all the good fishes gone to?" Then an idea struck... one good fish in the 1-feet tank of a 5-yr-old boy and the fish is suffering from gill flukes, dropsy, etc. And the owner still thinks the fish looks cute (due to bloated body) and has got the blur blur look (likes to hide in one corner). What a sad fate, isn't it?

Fishes deserve a good environment to stay in. All the more for a "solid" fish. And this responsibility lies in the hands of its owner. This is why our main purpose of this forum is to teach forumers the correct way of handling your fishes, handling the water/setup.

At least I wouldn't feel so bad if I see good fish in the hands of bros whom I know will take care of the fish well.