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Pete Harcoff
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Joined: 18 Jun 2005
Location: Canada
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 Posted: 2006.07.25(Tue)13:06 Post subject: Tank size for a Felis domesticus? |
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What do you think, is a 20 gallon too small? 
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Maura
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Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, FL
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| Posted: 2006.07.25(Tue)14:19 Post subject: |
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It is clear that as agile as it is, an adult specimen of Felis domesticus can barely turn around in a tank that size - and don't even get me started on the kind of tank maintenance it will take to keep a setup like that clean. This species is a notorious poop machine, way worse than a common pleco. Let me refer you to our community's position on stocking and stunting.
http://www.aquahobby.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=20742
(couldn't resist! )
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Ciklido
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Joined: 06 Aug 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: 2006.07.25(Tue)14:24 Post subject: |
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Not to mention water specifications and water maintenance...!!!!!! 
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Cinder
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Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Location: Colorado
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| Posted: 2006.07.25(Tue)15:07 Post subject: |
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I do know that Felis domesticus is a known jumper so make sure you have a very sturdy, tight fitting top or you'll being finding it all over the house! 
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AquariumChicky
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Joined: 08 Jun 2006
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| Posted: 2006.07.25(Tue)15:28 Post subject: |
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It is also known to eat any other fish tank mates and must be kept singly..... or massive overstocking will occur.
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lindak
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Joined: 24 Mar 2005
Location: IL, USA
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| Posted: 2006.07.25(Tue)16:26 Post subject: |
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| In this case I think cat litter would be an appropriate substrate. |
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Kaycie
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Joined: 03 Jun 2005
Location: PA, USA
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| Posted: 2006.07.25(Tue)16:36 Post subject: |
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| Filtration with these guys is killer, hairballs always clog the filter. |
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Snarf!
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Joined: 11 Feb 2006
Location: PA
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| Posted: 2006.07.26(Wed)12:48 Post subject: |
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Not to mention the tank should not be filled with water. 
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coryfan
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Joined: 11 Feb 2006
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| Can someone explain why cats like boxes so much? |
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jtg90
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Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: Georgia
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| Posted: 2006.07.29(Sat)23:44 Post subject: |
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| And not to mention the horrible oder that comes from the waste of this species. |
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