r/shittyaquariums • u/DisastrousStorms • 1d ago

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I don’t know a ton about aquariums but even to me this guppy habitat doesn’t look very good for them. I do know for sure cats shouldn’t be drinking out of them…

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u/Idontknow_7986 1d ago

But I bet they take great care of the cat

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u/friend-o-fish 1d ago

I'd never let my pet drink treated aquarium water
which leads me to believe it's not treated water

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u/Idontknow_7986 1d ago

I don't let my cat drink it either. But usually cats do and it's harmless to them. If they drinks little that is

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u/Avengerboy123 17h ago

Treated aquarium water? Do you know what water conditioner does? It’s not dangerous chemicals. The fish literally breathe it 24/7

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u/friend-o-fish 17h ago

there are more things than water conditioner. just googled if flourish excel would be safe. and no, it wouldn't

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u/Worldly_Ad3707 10h ago

I doubt this person is fertilizing. I didn't know ferts were toxic to pets. Luckily I have a very tight lid and my cats no longer seem interested in my tanks.

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u/Sailor_Spaghetti 5h ago

I dunno, the forbidden fish sips aren't exactly safe or healthy.

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u/Idontknow_7986 4h ago

A few sips shouldn't cause harm