"Roy" wrote in message
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Yes, I agree, but its certainly no different than getting a diagnosis
from a forum or newsgroup either......so to most it should matter not.

## RIGHT - if they're 5 cent goldfish from Wal-Mart. If someone gives the
wrong information HERE, or questionable information, someone else will point
it out. That doesn't happen over the phone.

If your serious about fish health get a scope and learn how to use it,
learn what to look for, and put the questions to your local fisheries
department at the local university,

## Not everyone can afford this, nor has *time* when a favorite fish is
ill. Not everyone can just run out and drain down a 5,000 gallon pond to
catch a particular fish. Not all Universities have fish depts. Mr. Joann
has not been proven to be an expert as per Tom's posts.... and she's not a
veterinarian. After the charcoal recharged with hose water fiasco and
Dimilin deal I would certainly be skeptical of any advice she gave....

and most all universities have
such a department and are always willing to help........

## I got more help then I needed right HERE on this NG when my ponds/fish
were having a problem.

Carol.... the frugal ponder...
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