The Early Show/Finding Nemo/Tetra

[mridgep]

I couldn't believe what I just saw on the Early Show. CAROL HUNTLEY WEBER a spokesperson for TETRA on the show was showing how to set up a saltwater tank.

A <15 gallon bow front was presented while Carol Huntley Weber from Tetra placed in a Blue Tang, Two Clownfish, Two Seahorses, and a Brittle Star.

She also made a statement that implied that the fish for the hobby were farm raised in Florida. I don't have the exact quote but I am sure that someone can post it.

Did anyone else see this? I am extremely *issed. I thought the whole Nemo issue was in the clear until I saw this. I also don't know what she said in the earlier part of the show. Is there any other pertinent information? Does anyone have a tape recording?

Anyone else see this? Please respond

Matthew P. Ridge

[rbaker]

WOW!!!

Ryan

[chillyfishie]

We just saw it and were disgusted! TETRA promoted irresponsible fishkeeping! Uninformed people will be running to the LFS thinking how simple it is to keep saltwater aquariums! If anyone has an actual transcript they shoud post it. It will make you all sick!!

...according to the TETRA rep on the Early Show...just use tap water and tap water conditioner...no metion of salt...for saltwater fish!! I guess just add Morton's as needed!!!!

....anybody own a U.S. farm raised Pacific Blue Tang?...yes, Matthew she did say that!

...or how about just throwing seahorses in the mix? No mention of environmental issues and difficulty maintaining in the captivity.

...why would CBS use a primarily FW industry rep to discuss care and maintenance of saltwater aquariums...I guess to just promote their products!!

I'm going to write to CBS, earlyshow@cbs.com and TETRA, consumer@tetra-fish.com. Anybody else?

I'm extremely disappointed in TETRA and the media! Two thumbs down to CBS and TETRA for making it seem that saltwater aquariums are as easy to keep as a pet rock.

[mridgep]

I just sent my two letters.

[ILove2Ride]

That is unbelieveable!!!

Time to send some letters....

[Lunchbucket]

sent mine too

Lunchbucket

[finsoup]

"TROPICAL FISH: The Saturday Early Show gets a demonstration on how to set up a tank, care and feed tropical pet fishes. "


Taken from the website.

[Brad Gardner]

I saw it too. Can't believe what I saw. I think it was a 5 gallon mini-bow!!! She just poured the fish into the mini-bow from a smaller bowl. Made me sick. Tang looked so large in that small bow.

[naesco]

Everybody please take 10 seconds to send an email.
and BOYCOTT Tetra products and tell them why

[Jamesurq]

I sent mine suggesting the following:

Immediate retraction or clarification by both parties....

EVERYONE PLEASE SEND ONE!!!

I'm never buying Tetra again...

BOYCOTT!!!!!

[justletmein]

I sent separate emails to each address. I just went back and read the one sent to Tetra and I think I was a bit too harsh I should have waited about 30 minutes before emailing them, but I was afraid I'd get lazy and forget about it.

[iCam]

Justlemein...off topic....but you live less than 2 hours from me. I am in San Antonio all the time. Are there any LFS worth visiting next time I'm there?

[justletmein]

Originally posted by nihonjin_anemone
Justlemein...off topic....but you live less than 2 hours from me. I am in San Antonio all the time. Are there any LFS worth visiting next time I'm there?

Nope, but there are several of the local group member that have massive amounts of stock/frags going all the time. You should check it out:
www.maast.org
forums.maast.org
We have a very active group (for a local group) and are growing rapidly.

[mhurley]

Nastygram sent.

[Rock Anemone]

Just sent both an e-mail... That is horrible.

Rock Anemone

[Auberon]

I have the darn program taped. I'll see if I can transfer it to avi format for your judgement. My question is, is it legal to do so??

[dwarfatize]

I think as long as you are not making money it is fine. But then again I'm not sure.

[Sid]

Auberon if you can do a copy i wouldnt mind seeing it just to see how bad the information given really was.

[naesco]

Originally posted by Auberon
I have the darn program taped. I'll see if I can transfer it to avi format for your judgement. My question is, is it legal to do so??

Do it. Every reefer needs to see what TETRA has done.

Send an email to TETRA at the above now..

[rockclimber057]

I just saw the Imax coral reef movie and it made me apauled at the way reefs are dieing. This is just one more drop in the bucket. I sent my e-mails refgarding this issue!
dave az

[Heavydc2]

I was outraged and I think everyone who gives 2 rats ***** about this hobby should send these people an email. What we saw was exactly what most of worried would happen with the finding nemo movie coming out. These companys need to know what they could have caused and should do something about it. So please write the email. Let them know how you feel, even if you did not see it, those that did can tell you exactly what was said, and you sould be outraged like the rest of us!

[JAYDEE]

I guess they consider a fish just a product, and not a living thing.
VERY irrespondsible!

[therealw00]

I sent an e-mail too, they have done a great disservice to the Marine Aquarium Hobby

[naesco]

In addition to emailing tetra at kim@bcf-m.com phone and leave a message for the President at
1 800 526 0650 press 2

Also fill out the 5 second form to the German President at
http://www.tetra.de/index_gb.cfm?seite=51 but be very polite but firm. It will get results

Do this now. It takes 5 seconds.

[MaaloX]

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