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  1. 11-18-2012, 02:49 AM #1
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    Hi, I bought this fish cause I never have seen it before and thought it was unique. The employee at the pet store didn't know what it was. Sooo, what is it? Thanks
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  2. 11-18-2012, 02:55 AM #2
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    Looks like it was dyed... Can anyone else confirm that?
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  3. 11-18-2012, 02:58 AM #3
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    i don't know what it is but you cant go get a random fish
    fish need specific water chemistry and tank size.
    i would return it
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  4. 11-18-2012, 03:09 AM #4
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    It's a tattooed/dye injected platy.

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  5. 11-18-2012, 04:22 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by ameliaaahx
    It's a tattooed/dye injected platy.
    +1 I concur.

    Issues like this can be prevented by researching potential stock previous to getting a receipt.

    This didn't turn out so bad but there are MANY things you could have brought home that are FAR more dangerous to your other stock than a platy.

    Not to mention the variable water parameter/tank requirements already mentioned.

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  6. 11-18-2012, 04:31 AM #6
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    If the employee at a fish store doesn't know a platy when they see one, it's time to find a new store!
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  7. 11-18-2012, 05:55 AM #7
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    i would say its a geneticly modified platy
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  8. 11-18-2012, 06:18 AM #8
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    Nope, It's tattoed or dyed. There's a difference.

    GM fish are born that way, Tattooed/dyed fish go through an actual physical process that is probably about as pleasant as it sounds.

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  9. 11-18-2012, 06:25 AM #9
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    Yeah. Imagine getting tattooed with a piece of fencing wire and you have what those poor little guys go through.
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    He's definitely tattooed or dyed. Likely will not live long...that's massive trauma and injury. Sorry for your bad luck, do research before bringing any fish home.

    If it looks too incredible to be true, it probably is. Do the research, and please do not support dyed fish.
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