Of course the last thing anyone wants is to harm the fish but the ruler isn't even in the water to begin with? Shouldn't it at least be as close to the fish lengthwise to begin with or use a piece of string and stretch over the top of the fish? I'm not being critical but I see people measure various ways so I thought I'd ask; this being a discussion forum and all. The Gar I've got doesn't seem to mind being held in the water if you want to keep it still for example and doesn't struggle until it senses you're about to pull it out of the water. So probably could use those measuring trays that Koi enthusiasts use; like a mini tank with a ruler on the inside of it so you just hold fish in place.


Even the larger Gar that ggMing posted was OK with human contact so long as you don't try to put your hands around the fish. If you gently held fish against the side of the tank it seems to be ok; not for long but certainly long enough to stretch a string from head to tail. Again, like the smaller ones I've noticed that when it senses you're about to lift it out of the water it'll struggle. Not that I'd recommend handling fishes frequently but some people do keep growth records, etc and I suppose a monthly thing wouldn't hurt - the fish would probably get used to it. I'm still learning though, new to the hobby so I guess every detail sort of leads to a question.

I saw a couple of electric catfish for sale at that pet shop near Fatty Crab. Can't remember the name of the store but it looks like its a warehouse. Was under RM50 if I'm not mistaken - wasn't really paying attention. They did have a couple of alligator gars though.

I was looking for a kitten

Fatty Crab is Taman Megah or something? Next exit on LDP after SS2 heading towards Sunway.

My family members are all cat lovers and its been about 1.5 years since my Mum's 13 year old Persian died. Since her birthday coming up, thought we'd get her a replacement since enough time has passed.

You mean you practically live there right.

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Added on December 23, 2010, 12:39 amDon't really know that many shops but Koi were bought from Koi Division in Tropicana. Their food is bought from Koi Division as well.
Aside from that, sometimes I stop by the pet store in Ikano for marine fish pellets but not all the time; perhaps 3-4 times a year at most.
If I'm in the area, I stop by XL in Shah Alam and spend sometime just looking at the fishes but have yet to buy anything from there.
Lately, have been going Pusat Haiwan Atlantis Safari in Taman OUG because my fishes are there at the moment. This is the most time-consuming shop I've ever been to as I can never find the exit and usually end up leaving when the shop closes. Only because the owner chains me to a desk and makes me do various things like setup Ubuntu and other nonsense.

This post has been edited by [PIMPIN]: Dec 23 2010, 12:39 AM

That means the on at the shop near Fatty Crab must not be an Electric Catfish as its definitely not 800 bucks.

1Malaysia

This post has been edited by [PIMPIN]: Dec 23 2010, 10:08 PM

Bro - I think this is all a misunderstanding. You should have introduced yourself this afternoon. And btw, mamaks can get away with calling each other mamak. I'm deleting my post. My apologies for the misunderstanding, let's move on shall we?

I really hope you're not referring to the dried smelly sticky fish 'snack' you can smell a mile away and is used as a replacement for cyanide by terrorist organizations with small budgets?

Whoa, didn't think Gar would do that. Maybe he was hungry but given the massive amount of food you put in daily its quite unlikely right? But won't he get electrocuted?

Congratulations dude. Much better than what I got that's for sure. What was the C for?

Considering you're online a lot during exam year; that's a pretty decent effort. Kudos.

Newbie bro. That's what it said on the tank

But couldn't see properly, they put those like PVC pipes for it to hide.

All in the past. Rainman84 PM'd me; much respect - gentleman and I spoke to akidos on the phone (next time turn off the porn when you answer bro - dead giveaway LOL).

As far as I'm concerned, it's a non-issue. I actually prefer it when people on forums joke around etc especially if we've met in real life. Would have liked to meet Rainman84 though, at least got more people to bounce ideas off etc. In fact, more people I know perhaps in future they have people who need rescuing they can help out by referring also.

End of the day, we share the same hobby so why not be friends online and offline too. Helps the community as a whole.

Maybe we can all meet up at ggMing's shop on Sunday (26/12) in the evening? If he's open that is.

Happy New Year bro.. So which stream you picking for final 2 years of high school?

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Added on January 1, 2011, 10:50 amOrang Utara!
Which part exactly bro?

This post has been edited by [PIMPIN]: Jan 1 2011, 10:50 AM

Oh ok. I'm from Perlis but mostly in KL. Was just there last weekend.

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Added on January 2, 2011, 2:15 pmNew Year Sale + gathering @ ggming's shop
From 3pm onwards

Hahah ok lah no gathering nor sale but just going to check out fishes and taruk ggming a bit. Anyone free or nearby come lah. akidos will surface at some point for sure to buy his daily ration of feeders.

This post has been edited by [PIMPIN]: Jan 2 2011, 02:15 PM

How big is size of the pond?

You like it when he takes off his shirt for you I heard.

I sent you SMS what

Bro, last time we spoke you still had no idea how to get those fishes from your place in Serdang to your pond in Johor?

Oh ok.. Sounds like a plan. So today you visiting your best friend's shop?

Tues or Wed?

What time?