SAVING 150 GOLDFISH..?

[@CRex]

It's disgusting that they're still allowed to sell goldfish at fairs over here. Someone needs to start a petition to get it banned. :(

[@SimplyShrimps]

I agree. There’s enough people on KZbin that could raise awareness of this.

[@jordynchan5103]

Completely agreed. Apparently all the goldfish that don't get given out when the fair ends get thrown into the dumpster and written off as a business expense. I know that several cities on the US have laws banning live animals from being given out by carnivals.

[@pondguru]

I remember when I had the shop every year we would get people coming in wanting to but 100 - 200 small goldfish and I always turned them down. The law that was set up to supposedly protect the goldfish being used as prizes at fairs is rendered toothless as a caveat was inserted to allow them to still be given as prizes - if whoever was giving them away offered a 'suitable' tank for sale they were still allowed to give them as prizes. However, that 'suitable tank' is invariably a small bowl or a plastic tank (with no filtration) holding only a couple of litres of water and as we know that is totally unsuitable for keeping any fish never mind a goldfish. The law is well and truly 'an ass'. Just another case proving that for the most part people don't give a crap about how they keep their 'pets'.................

[@SimplyShrimps]

It’s stupid. We should start a petition ✌️

[@pondguru]

@@SimplyShrimps If I started a petition for everything the human race does against nature there would be thousands of petitions, lol It's really about education (or a lack of education) but when you can see many of the mega-popular aquatic channels on KZbin keeping fish in unsuitable conditions with woeful filtration, killing their fish through ignorance then crying to the sheeple watching their videos for money to make the situation better it's no wonder that so many morons think it's OK to keep fish in a bowl.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Yeah that’s true ha! I get it that fish die from time to time and if care for correctly you might still get the odd death. But when the fish has died because they weren’t cared for correctly in the first place then that just makes me angry :(

[@pondguru]

@@SimplyShrimps For sure, I see videos where people have arowanas and they are barely able to turn around in the tank. Viewers fall over themselves to praise the set ups and it is plain cruelty. It must be a terrible existence for some of these fish kept by self proclaimed 'experts'.

I work in a aquarium shop and regularly refuse goldfish sales. About 2-5 a week.

[@SimplyShrimps]

That’s good to hear. I’d say about the same where I work 😱

[@yanjijay6752]

Not even a 5 feet deep & 6 foot long pond would fit that many .

[@SimplyShrimps]

Agreed

[@Fishaholic]

Well done mate, love goldfish and I have got 2 tanks myself for goldies and both under stocked as they need more space which most of the people don't realise.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Amen 🙏 Thanks for watching and caring for your fish properly 😁

[@Fishaholic]

@@SimplyShrimps cheers bud, enjoy your weekend.

[@SimplyShrimps]

You to 🤘

[@langenandanimals]

Same!

[@zezekingyo2374]

I have a same aquarium that contains goldfish being understocked. Overstocking fish is sometimes an issue, but overall the waste is a great issue since the buildup of it can cause harmful bacteria and ammonia spike. An inch of fish per gallon to me isn't that always important, but most of all getting to test the water's parameters is a great way to make a fresh start on cleaning the water frequently when you have more than enough fish to keep at a certain volume!

[@Schnauzyoulose]

I would have done the same. If you feel the welfare of the fish is in question defiantly no sale. Fish as prizes in fairs - not supported by me.

[@SimplyShrimps]

That’s reassuring :)

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

The fact they specified a size made me worry that this person wanted them as feeder fish (even though that's illegal here and they should know it). In fact, aren't their stricter controls on funfair goldfish now? 🤔 If people really care about this hobby, they won't be offended when asked all these questions and even be prepared to be a little disappointed when they're advised the fish they might have their heart set on isn't suitable for their setup. I definitely would have done the same as you. 👍

[@SimplyShrimps]

That’s a good point with the feeder fish. I think so but it’s still done at fairs :( yeah it’s like going to a shoe shop and them asking how big your feet are 😂

[@bertengbers1099]

Yes, that was also my first thought. Using the gold fish as feeder fish 😡😡

[@SimplyShrimps]

😩😭

[@MDFishTanks]

Didnt realise I wasnt subbed 😮. I cant believe you didnt let that poor man have all his goldfish...

[@SimplyShrimps]

The cheek! 😂 I never said it was a man, nor did I say it was a woman. Data protection 🙈

[@mrswiggles2012]

sounds like he wanted to feed the heron!

[@upfrontgaming8889]

Lovely acting😂 it was good.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thank you, I’m waiting to hear back from Hollywood 😂

[@ProtimAquatics]

The new Haircut is LIT !👍💇🏾‍♂️

[@SimplyShrimps]

Cheers 🍻

[@ProtimAquatics]

@@SimplyShrimps Cheers !👍👍

[@sgtdemp]

Well done! Keeping them safe

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thank you. They live to see another day :)

[@jamesn4140]

No fish keeper would come up with such an arbitrary value. Anyone with a pond big enough for 150 goldfish would gladly show it off to a fish store worker. You did the right thing, I think you were right about the funfair hypothesis

[@SimplyShrimps]

This is true. Most people with big enough ponds would gladly show a picture they have on their phone.

[@mtsanonymous]

What really gave it away was when he got into a tiny car with 100 of his mates in clown costumes before driving off

[@SimplyShrimps]

Haha that would have been hilarious 🤣

[@CescaTheDarkHorse]

Nice video enjoyed watching. Keep the videos coming :)

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@upfrontgaming8889]

This is what got me in the hobby a carnival and nice.

[@annabellegreen8220]

Hah, same here

[@SimplyShrimps]

I suppose that’s the only pro to it 🙈

[@Sannive]

Never never never ever ever.. That was probably intended as either feeder fish or something even weirder like .. a gold fish in a glass on each seat at a table or something .. Or as you said, price in bag fish. Yes, you did absolutly save those fish.

[@SimplyShrimps]

I hadn’t thought about feeder fish as it’s illegal in the UK but yes it could have been. Thanks

[@EverydayAquarist]

I love it when people come into my shop and ask for 10 quid of gold fish / Koi etc not caring about the fish but just the price. I would have refused sale as well. We get a well know fair around here every year and get an influx of people wanting a friend for their goldfish they won at it. Unfortunately, although they can't give a Goldfish away as a winning prize, they can get around it by giving it away as loser prize. I can see this one may have bothered you, just know you made the right call.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Can I have a friend for my common goldfish in a 20 litre bowl with no filter please? 🤭 It didn’t really bother me in the sense that they didn’t buy anything. It just puzzled me more as to why they acted like they did 🤔

[@briannaharter4411]

cause they think you are more likely to ruin your reputation if they are loyal customers.

[@rolicaaquatics7867]

Damn Pikeys! You did the right thing.

[@SimplyShrimps]

You said it, not me 😂

[@rolicaaquatics7867]

@@SimplyShrimps "Explain the nitrogen cycle AND hook a duck, whilst holding a bigger brand new tank - and win a goldfish" Yeah, that might not catch on - let's just ban the whole thing. :D

[@SimplyShrimps]

I agree, though they might have wanted them for feeder fish which is still bad :(

[@rolicaaquatics7867]

@@SimplyShrimps I agree - either way, I'm glad you asked enough questions for them to just leave.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks 🙏

[@ProtimAquatics]

Let's start a Petition. Also ban Goldfish Bowls. They can grow in Bowls but their Organs don't.🙆🏾‍♂️

[@SimplyShrimps]

Indeed! Yeah they can get stunted growth :(

[@zezekingyo2374]

Actually it's the other way around. Their body doesn't grow but their organ does. The organs inside the stunt fish will continue to grow and bulge out their abdomen and cause symptoms and abnormal problems.

[@SimplyShrimps]

You’re right yeah :(

[@darrylmoore5847]

You totally did the right thing.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks.

[@seanjones9538]

The three Amano Shrimp you sold me today are settling in well in their t-cup Aquarium. Ha ha!! Only joking. I plan on setting up a new tank soon so these will be useful.

[@seanjones9538]

They’ll be in a 90lt Diorama style.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Aah yes I remember your profile picture now 😁 very nice! Yeah amano shrimp are handy to have around.

[@iloveanimals._.114]

I saw those goldfish games and I saw a kid literally drop the container and half of the water went out and the parent didn't care and the kid was like oops. The goldfish was panicking like crazy. 😭

[@SimplyShrimps]

They wouldn’t do the same with a kitten or a puppy 😩

[@trevsweb]

I went to pets at home and they asked all these details when I bought 3 three ender guppies. After they made it clear they were selling living animals I totally understood. Bit weird you got that reaction but as you said ethically as a good fish carer you need to give them a good home.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Yeah that’s why it made me suspicious. I only asked a few simple questions.

[@trevsweb]

@@SimplyShrimps mad!

[@SimplyShrimps]

Indeed!

[@SimplyShrimps]

Some interesting stories. Thanks for sharing :)

[@trevsweb]

@Pickle Rick oh no I generally agree. I went in for a plant. But the lady on the staff was super informed as I waffled about shrimp and was super helpful. If o had bad vibes I would have taken the plant alone. Local fish shop is ghastly. No air stones no filters unfriendly staff

[@lailalovesdan]

I hate that they have them as prizes at fairs and carnivals. Makes me cringe when I see it. I want to run up to the players and tell them if you win that fish you have to take care of them properly and do research before setting up a tank. It’s really sad.

[@SimplyShrimps]

It makes me cringe too. Then they come to the fish shop and ask for a bowl to put it in and we have to explain that they belong in a pond and we don’t do bowls :(

[@lailalovesdan]

Simply Shrimps they had a fish game at my daughter school spring festival. I was so sad thinking about all those fish dying. And in the school office they have Bettas in those small tanks. No filters or heaters. 😔. I want to say something to the lady in the office but I’m afraid of the confrontation. Maybe one day I’ll have the balls to tell her how to take better care of them.

[@SimplyShrimps]

You should tell them. If it’s in a school then they should be use to being educated 😂

[@lailalovesdan]

Simply Shrimps very true

[@fisharefriends598]

Yes, I would .... if they had an established lake ... and knew what they were doing, for example, if pond guru walked into the store

[@SimplyShrimps]

I agree. Had they have told me they had a lake I would have probably sold them. But they didn’t :/

[@davidfieldman8723]

Well done I would not have sold them as well hate seeing fish at fun fairs

[@SimplyShrimps]

It’s good to know I’m not alone 😁

[@renewillard777]

Here in the USA, New Orleans Louisiana exactas they have pet smarts and Walmart’s with 2-300 inch maybe 2, in a single 125 gallon tank. 4 tanks per store I’d say close to 1000-1250 fish in less than 600 gallons. Priced really low at 11-22cents & labeled as feeder fish, yet the same fish in different tanks with pretty spots or different colors are fancy goldfish not feeders. Hmmm

[@SimplyShrimps]

Dear me. Feeder fish aren’t allowed in the UK

[@renewillard777]

Thankfully right? No fish should be fed goldfish. I don’t know of anywhere in the wild that happens. But beats me. I’m happy some groups down here have started a ruckus about it and some stores locations stopped selling and keeping live fish. Mainly because how they treat betas down here. It’s terrible. I hope this becomes a thing everywhere. Regulation are needed on living things. Period.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Amen ✌️

[@lilirose72]

I think you did the right thing. Unfortunately they probably will find another shop that only cares about profit and doesn't care what happens to the fish. But at least it's not on your conscience and not on the reputation of the shop where you work.

[@SimplyShrimps]

That’s the worry. Fish are almost treat as disposable :(

[@briannaharter4411]

my first goldfish was from a fair.it lucked out cause at the time my family was trying to setup a large fish tank but was failing at it.so my parents put him in the tank thinking he was going to die in a week. but he lived. in fact he lived through several moves and died at 19 years old from a tumor/cancer. also the reason why we were failing was cause the fish we bought were dyed.we didn't know it at the time how harmful it was to the fish.also we really just wanted the fish cause they were see through(they were glass fish) not cause they were dyed.(it was before internet and decent info on fish came out) (also do they even sell glass fish anymore?)

[@rubyparker5831]

I think goldfish should 10000% be illegal to get at fairs or as prizes for anything really. It really isn't right people give away fish without making sure they have a proper set ups or letting people "hey this goldfish can grow to 12 inches and also do you know what the nitrogen cycle is???" Or something like that. I'm dealing with that issue now as my goldfish I won as prizes 10 years ago are still alive but I recently found out they're no doing well :( at least I learned I just wish someone had told me when I was younger so I never would have gotten these fish I didn't know how to keep. I just bought a 75 gallon tank for them and set it up I've learned a lot about fish so I'm just happy I can give them a proper home :) I know it's not a pond but sadly they're already stunted so the 75 gallons should be very good for them.

[@langenandanimals]

I'm glad you did the right thing! My channel is 98% goldfish and most of them I got as surrenders from fairs or misguided petstore buy where the person thought they wouldn't grow ....

[@SimplyShrimps]

They only grow to the size of the tank right..? 🤭😅 thanks!

[@langenandanimals]

@@SimplyShrimps hahahaha of course. It's true actually-- goldfish will grow until they die!

[@SimplyShrimps]

Langen Neubacher yeah and can live for 20-30 years 😱

[@langenandanimals]

@@SimplyShrimps I know, particularly the long bodied kind! My puny little channel is 95% goldfish and I am super biased about them being the best! Haha

[@justbaquatics2512]

Simply gold fish.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Simply anything to do with aquariums but I like shrimps more 😂

[@greenfingers9471]

Feeder fish...

[@SimplyShrimps]

I hadn’t thought of that but yes that could have been an option too.

[@ricksallotment5923]

I'm eating this eating fish and chips and I can't see the problem.

[@dominic.h.3363]

While I think you did the right thing, as a person on the opposite end of the spectrum I hate having to jump through hoops to prove I'm not an amateur who forgot to do his research. I would've probably left your shop too without buying anything. Sure, you're selling living beings and you have to show a modicum of concern where they'll end up, but there are so many different factors going into what makes a suitable environment for what kind of fish, that stocking recommendations based on volume only are basically complete bullshit. I'd find it a waste of both of our time trying to explain a process that took over a year setting up and that has worked for me for several generations of fish since, in a tank you'd consider extremely overstocked. I've got close to a hundred healthy, active but non-competitive endler guppies in a 30l tank without a lid. They are notorious jumpers, I haven't seen a dead one yet in or outside a tank. Why this works at all and why it works really well would take me twice as long to explain than the runtime of this video. Do you have 20 minutes to waste on one customer to make sure a couple of fish that cost 1.5 quid a pop end up in good hands? It's not a viable business practice to say the least.

[@SimplyShrimps]

If you were that person and explained what you just said them I’d be more than willing to hear what you have to say as it sounds very interesting. Another factor is that working in a retail store that deal with fish we have a pet shop license and there are certain factors that we have to account for or else we risk loosing it.

[@jessicagrimmitt378]

No defiantly not!

[@SimplyShrimps]

Is the right answer 😁

[@mypeeps333]

That's crazy kinda like I went to pet Smart last month .In search of the common Plecos ! Because I know they will grow to a very large size ! And I finally have a hundred gallon tank .And I'm looking for a 200 gallon tank ! I know I will find one ! So I'm going to start them , Out in the 100 gallon so I have time to look for the 200 gallon ! So I asked if they have any and the stupid store employee says yes and shows me them. And then he asked how big is your tank ? So I says 10 gallons lol hahaha His next question was how many do you want ? I says 3 so he gets a net and I picked out 3 small, One's I want to enjoy watching them grow . Some store's just don't care I think if I said , I'm going to put them in a gold fish bowl they wouldn't have cared !

[@SimplyShrimps]

Ooh wow! That’s totally crazy. I would have said not a chance if you told me you had a 10 gallon tank 😱

[@tess5282]

I passed a fair about 3 years ago giving goldfish away as prizes. I only could save one his name was albert i said to owner that it's shocking and i didnt want to play a game to win him i want to buy him he died a year later 😢😢

[@SimplyShrimps]

Ooh no. At least you tried 👍😩

[@yanjijay6752]

Never would I sell someone that much always need to know how big there pond is but those look like kois not goldfish haha, also some might keep them for feeders wich I hate to see.

[@SimplyShrimps]

That’s a good point, though feeder fish aren’t allowed in the UK.

[@kmybitptys]

👉😎👉 Gucci

[@SimplyShrimps]

I don’t understand? I don’t own any Gucci stuff 😂

[@kmybitptys]

@@SimplyShrimps yes 👉😎👉

[@SimplyShrimps]

Yes what? 🙈

[@misspoppinsss5282]

@@kmybitptys 😂

[@SimplyShrimps]

I don’t get it? 🤔

[@katk5819]

Nopedy nope nope nope

[@ian-uk9673]

as far as im concerned you work in a shop you sell fish you cost your employer over £500 sorry you'd be out of a job, you are not there to quiz customers your there to sell a product its a business. i thought this channel was all about shrimps what going on with this gold fish crap bring on the shrimps

[@SimplyShrimps]

Animal welfare? I could sell dried goods until the cows come home but fish are living creatures and deserve respect. I make videos on all things aquarium related and shrimps tend to be the main topic but I can’t guarantee a shrimp video every week :)

[@briannaharter4411]

there are a ton fish shops that have been driven into the ground in my area cause they had the mentality of sell fish without question. cause they drove away any loyal customers sells they could of had. animals are not a simple product to be sold without question. 1. you can be contributing to massive amounts of animal cruelty. 2.customers that actually care about fish and will buy dry goods from you are often driven away when they know your store is willing to contribute to cruelty.which is a bad thing since most pet store sells are food not live animals. cause people will need pet food more often then they'd need a pet. so that £500 would actually cost the business money in the long run.