[GSAS-Member] Large Elephant Noses Needing New Home

["Susan Welenofsky" <welenofsky@comcast.net>]

This lady is trying to find a great new home for her cool fish. Please
contact her at the email below.

 

Susan

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Happel [mailto:rhappel@wildportraits.com] 
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 10:15 AM
To: 'Susan Welenofsky'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

My tank is heavily planted so getting great photos might be tough. But I can
describe them. There are three standard elephant noses, Gnathonemus petersii
and two of the Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus. One of the latter has been
kept on its own, and is really large- about 11 inches, I would guess. The
other four are together in a large tank, ranging in size from maybe 7 to 10
inches- all are pretty large, since I have had them a few years. I think all
could go together, though there might be a period of adjustment. I would
prefer to give them to someone, or several potential owners, who know about
them, or are prepared to learn about them. They have special care- as I
said, I feed them frozen bloodworms- I don't think they would survive on dry
food alone. They can also jump, so a tank needs to be sealed. And they are
unable to take most medications- they have very sensitive skin. I can
provide more information on them and their care, but they are not a beginner
fish, so I would only want them going to an experienced aquarist/aquarists,
preferably with some knowledge of these particular fish. Sorry to be so
picky, but they are almost like a cat or dog, since I have had them so long,
and they are very personable fish- said to be one of the most intelligent of
all fish. Anyway, let me know what more information you need, and how the
auction works.

 

 

Best,

 

Ruth

 

From: Susan Welenofsky [mailto:welenofsky@comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:44 AM
To: 'Ruth Happel'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

I understand completely. Can you send me photos of your fish and sizes?

 

Susan

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Happel [mailto:rhappel@wildportraits.com] 
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 8:52 AM
To: 'Susan Welenofsky'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

Hi,

 

How does the auction work? I am reluctant to physically move the fish unless
someone wants them; they are large and a bit delicate, and I am attached to
them, which is why I want to find a good home. Is there any way you could
talk with people at the auction and see if a good home could be found,
without actually subjecting the fish to being there? Thanks.

 

 

Ruth

 

From: Susan Welenofsky [mailto:welenofsky@comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:14 PM
To: 'Ruth Happel'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

Okay, sounds good. If you are interested in selling or donating them to our
auction in April, I am sure you can find a competent buyer.

 

Susan

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Happel [mailto:rhappel@wildportraits.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:12 PM
To: 'Susan Welenofsky'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

Hi Susan,

 

No, but I haven't been looking too actively. I am not moving until this
summer, so I'm not in a rush. I would rather find the right home than rush
into it. I may see if either of the two stores I bought them from think they
can place them, if I don't find anyone else. Thanks for asking.

 

 

Best,

 

Ruth

 

From: Susan Welenofsky [mailto:welenofsky@comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:58 PM
To: 'Ruth Happel'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

Did you find homes for your fish yet?

 

Susan

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Happel [mailto:rhappel@wildportraits.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 1:56 PM
To: 'Susan Welenofsky'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

The elephant nose are now about 8-10" long. I have had them for a few years
now. They are standard freshwater fish, no special water requirements,
except they like a pretty clean tank- they are sensitive to bad water. They
also can't be exposed to standard fish medicines- so if kept in a community
tank, any fish treated for anything would need to be taken out of the tank.
The hardest thing about their care is they don't eat standard fish food- or
at least can't exclusively. I feed them cubes of frozen bloodworms,
available at most pet stores. They are fascinating- one of the smartest fish
around, and pretty social. Though somewhat nocturnal, mine come out by day
since they are used to me and the other fish. 

 

Anyway, if you hear of anyone who might be interested, let me know. I will
be moving this summer and want to start looking around. I will also post
information at the two fish stores I frequent locally here in the Issaquah
area. Just want to plan ahead, to ensure they get good homes. The other fish
I have- catfish, guppies, and mollies, have no special requirements, so I
will give those to the fish stores to sell with their own fish.

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

Best,

 

Ruth

 

From: Susan Welenofsky [mailto:welenofsky@comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 1:32 PM
To: 'Ruth Happel'
Subject: RE: looking for homes for fish

 

Hi Ruth:

 

I'll let people know. How big/old are they? Water requirements?

 

Susan

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Happel [mailto:rhappel@wildportraits.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:22 AM
To: welenofsky@comcast.net
Subject: looking for homes for fish

 

Hi Susan,

 

I belonged to the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society but haven't been active
recently with too much else going on. I have 3 tanks, mainly with more
common fish, but I also have 4 elephant nose fish I would like to give away
to good homes. I am reluctant to give them to a pet store as most people
don't know enough about them to properly care for them. These fish have been
thriving for me the past few years on a diet of mainly frozen bloodworms,
along with some dry fish food. If you know of anyone who might be
interested, please let me know or keep them in mind since it appears your
club is very active with a wide variety of fish. I will be moving back east
this summer so am starting ahead of time to locate good homes for my fish. 

 

Thanks!

 

 

Best,

 

Ruth

 

 

 

 

 

 

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