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[teaparty]

Hi! I just moved back to Houston from college in Durham, NC. I am not too experienced - I currently only have one little blue male betta named Fred (a rescue - he was being used as a table centerpiece in a tiny bowl!), but I do love him dearly (I once spent $200 on a veterinarian visit, and I even took him with me on my recent trip to Disneyworld because he was getting sick!). He's in a 2 gallon hex tank with under gravel filter. In the past I've owned another betta, and several fancy goldfish (red cap oranda, calico fantail, and calico telescope-eye). I'd love to move up to bigger and better (more) things, but since I'm starting medical school in August, I think I might keep things simple for a while. I'm really glad to have found a site like this, especially with the apparent lack of fish veterinarians in the Houston area.

Speaking of which - I had read another post in which someone asked about vets in the area... are there really no vets in the Houston area that treat fish? I mean, that know how to treat fish? It's so disappointing... Houston IS the fourth largest city in the US after all...

[eklikewhoa]

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Welcome to the box!

As for fish vets......with all the knowledge on this forum which is usually free I don't see much of a demand.

[CichlidFan]

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Howdy Teaparty, you're going to fit in nicely here.....

Welcome

CF

[Mzungu]

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Welcome to HFB, and welcome back to Houston!  

I tend to agree with Ek - turn to us, first! We always do all we can to help.  

[Hanson77]

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Welcome to the next best thing to crack.....and it's legal.  As for fish vets, I think there are a lot of folks on here that should be certified by now.  There are plenty of us that are certifiable anyways...LOL!!!

[fishboyt]

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Welcome to the HFB!  

[imagirlgeek]

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Welcome!  You found the right place.

1.  We are all 'certifiable', like Hanson said.  
2.  You have to make an appointment to see a vet, but there is always someone here to help 24/7.
3.  We are so scattered all over the Houston metro area, and many of us will make housecalls. -- Spare equipment and meds in tow.
4.  Last but not least, we know that what YOU think is an emergency, probably is.

Glad you have you here!

[Zulaab]

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Welcome to the BOX !!!  and congrats on coming to Houston and being accepted to Medical School here :)

I dont know about Vets etc... Nick (you will see him online for sure one of these days... his signature is hard to miss) works for a Vet... the rest of us...  we are like girlgeek said.. certifiable.
We try to be helpful and give tips when needed.. just ask.. someone is almost always online... (at least I am glued to the screen for 12 hours a day)

I am sorry to tell you, you missed the Betta Harkari event late last month at Megan's which is close to Clear Lake.   Tons of Betta there.

Stepping up to larger tanks -- plenty of people have done it in the past...  we can tell you how :)

[rrocket2002]

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Welcome to the Box!  This is a great place to hang out and we hope you stay a while.

[Fire_chair]

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Welcome

[teaparty]

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Thanks everyone! I'll be sure to pose my questions as they arise!

[Hanson77]

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They don't even have to be questions....  Take a quick gander at the ramblings that happen in the Lounge area...LOL!!!

[fishlady]

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Welcome to the box teaparty......i see everyone is already getting you used to us.....
not all of us know everything....but some of us know alot....so ask your questions away...i'm 99% sure you'll get the help you need..

[edmlfc]

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Welcome to the box. That was my post asking for a vet and from what I have found the nearest one would be in Austin.  :(  Found a really super vet there and have talked to him over the internet and on the phone. Just sent him an email this morning and waiting for a response. You will find 99% of the help you need right here on this forum.    Unfortunately my problem is with a saltwater puffer.  :(  I have been in touch with some puffer pro's on other forums but they can't even help me at this point. Anyway back to the topic: Welcome, Welcome, Welcome, hope you love it in Houston!

[armthehomeless]

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Welcome to the box, teaparty! Is there any meaning to your screenname - i.e. do you like tea or just Alice in Wonderland?