im having a sweet 16 in september and i've been trying to come up with a good centerpiece idea for a beachy/nautical theme. today my moms friend said i could do something with live fish. does anyone have any experience or ideas about this?
2007-06-21 13:06:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Please consider carefully before you do something like this that the fish will need to be cared for before the party and will also need a home after the party. There is no reason you can't do this, but do carefully consider the fish before you do.
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2007-06-21 13:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, there are too many instances where live fish as a centerpiece wind up as casualties. This does not have to be the case for yours. Just make sure you have lined up homes for the fish before the party and that you have taken precautions that no one will be able to pour anything into the centerpiece as their form of a "joke". These "jokes" are deadly to the fish. With a little care and foresight, it could be absolutely wonderful. If you are thinking bowls instead of tanks, you should not use goldfish. Contrary to popular fable, goldfish do not do well in bowls and are likely to die quickly regardless of the precautions taken. If you were thinking fish bowls, you might want to consider using betas, they do much better in bowls.
2007-06-21 13:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by ibewhoever@yahoo.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live fish are live. Seems pretty obvious, but you have to provide for the life and health of animals you bring into your house. They would make a great centerpiece, but before you set up the fish tank, make sure you have a place to keep them.
If you aren't sure about keeping live fish, think about making a colorful mobile of fish. You could put the name of each of your guests on one, and you could have something special for each one. If you watch "Pirate Masters" on Thursdays, you could get some ideas for games to play with a nautical theme, even having a treasure for a top prize.
Or, if pirates aren't your preference, you could have an "America's Cup" yacht race theme.
2007-06-21 13:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every one here has great post, Ok, You need homes for the fish after the party, I suggest Bettas they are verry colorfull and do not require all the things that other fish need. There not the cheapest fish ( like feeder fish, or Gold fish, or guppies) You can put one in a nice size bowl. or if you have a large punch bowl you can but a smaller glass cup or something with enought space to swim and also tall enough so that punch and fish water get mixed up....
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2007-06-21 13:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Adam D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a terrible idea. The friend was probably thinking of bettas - I've read about people doing this. The problem is, then you have a whole lot of bettas to take care of or find a home for. Plus while you're prepping for the party, they're probably being kept in inadequate homes, getting slowly poisoned by the poor water conditions. It's just cruel. Please reconsider the idea and say no.
2007-06-21 14:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by L H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your up coming birthday but I agree with most of the other answers-you are talking about living, feeling creatures as if they were no more than mere decoration. You should consider their welfare before doing anything like this. There are many more ways to make an attractive centrepiece without using live animals. You have 3 months to plan it so be creative & have fun but also please be kind.
2007-06-21 13:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this is what my moms sis did at her weedding and it was awsome ! they got like vases and put beta fish in them and they looked really good and at the end you gave them to the guest as party favors or to atleaste the people that want them.
2007-06-21 14:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have a bonfire with a DJ @ the beach, fish are alive and will die if not cared for :]
2007-06-21 13:18:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it sounds fun. but tepending on the party theme it may be 'kidish'
2007-06-21 13:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by nerdy! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you plan on keeping them after do not do it. they are living creatures. use seashells, starfish, and baechsand instead
2007-06-25 05:06:19 · answer #10 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋