Public Aquaria

[arcsb]

Hello all.
I have been considering closing down my tanks but only if I can find the best possible home for my Catfishes.
I have been in touch with a public aquarium and they have said they would very much like to take them.
I would very much like to know if donating them would be the right decision so any of your opinions about this will help me make a decision and are greatly appreciated,thanks.

[Viktor Jarikov]

As a highly biased person, who is trying to open a small start-up Public Aquarium, Education, and Fish Rescue Center in Florida, USA, I'd say I am not aware of a better choice... of course, given that that particular Aquarium is a reputable and respected place you can trust.

I honestly cannot think of a better way to go. Hypothetically speaking, one can fathom releasing the fishes back in their wild habitat would be the absolute best thing, but they can carry bacteria or parasites (suppressed; picked up in the trade, from tank mates, etc.) that can harm or even wipe out feral fish populations. So, that's far not the best way.

[Birger]

Many public aquarium facilities do not take fish from the general public for a number of reasons...consider yourself lucky (also the fish) that this particular facility will take them.

I think it is great that you are considering donating them and the fish should have a good home there, bonus you will be able to visit them.

birger

[arcsb]

Thank you both,I was hoping to hear positive opinions this will help me reach a decision.
I hope all gose well with your plans Viktor and it will be nice for myself,my young son and great nephew to see the Catfishes on display Birger.

[xingumike]

Go for it I say.

As and when I leave Dubai, I will quite happily give all my fish to hobbyists save for my L191.

That I would like to donate to the underwater zoo at Dubai Mall so I could see it when I return.