RC vs. Live Aquaria

[BrianD]

Sounds like you're hinting that Scott Michael is a puppet. Why would anyone believe anything else in the book if he admits that his recommendations on tank size for tangs is incorrect. I'm glad you brought up that it is Scott Michael's recommendations listed on RC. Other members have been saying that it is a collaboration of hundreds of members on RC that came up with the list.

That isn't what he said at all. I advise you check your attitude at the door.

 

[Angel*Fish]

I have spoken to Scott on several occasions about the minimum tank sizes in his books, and he has told me that many of them, especially for the larger fish, are smaller than what he would keep those fish in. One reason is to not undermine his own information. If he says you can't keep a yellow tang in a 75g tank, it won't be long before someone comes along and says, "See, I've keep this tank in a 75g tank for years, proving that there's no reason to trust anything in Scott Michael's books." Of course, leaving aside the ridiculously fallacious reasoning there, it's just going to create more hassles than it's worth, and it would serve to undermine all of the other good information in his books.

I have a hunch there was also some pressure from stores, etc to not make the tank sizes too big, because then they'll have a harder time selling fish, but I don't know that for sure, and I think (and hope) that Scott wouldn't bow to that kind of pressure, though it's possible the publisher would.

Thanks for the info. My feeling has been that this guy could not possibly have as much good info in these books and have no understanding about what the fish really need. I'm grateful for these books, especially Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes, and personally suspect the publisher if anyone is suspect. If you notice in his books that are more detailed, the tank sizes tend to be larger.

Sounds like you're hinting that Scott Michael is a puppet. Why would anyone believe anything else in the book if he admits that his recommendations on tank size for tangs is incorrect.

It doesn't sound that way to me even a little. If the publisher was the reason, the publisher is your boss and has control over your book. The publisher is concerned with book sales, profits - period.

 

[Wolverine]

Sounds like you're hinting that Scott Michael is a puppet. Why would anyone believe anything else in the book if he admits that his recommendations on tank size for tangs is incorrect. I'm glad you brought up that it is Scott Michael's recommendations listed on RC. Other members have been saying that it is a collaboration of hundreds of members on RC that came up with the list.

I said no such thing, nor did I imply it. I also never said the list is from his recommendations, and have no idea where you got the impression that I did. In addition to Brian's recommendation, I'd suggest working on your critical reading skills.