i covered the top. he found a way. he killed all of them. i just got my fish replaced. Angel fish and one flowerhorn and five goldfish. i caught him at it. i saved a fish. they're still alive today,but what do i do to make my cat stop it? he keeps finding a way. i shouldn't have trained him so well. I wouldn't want to get rid of him. or my fish either. I thought cats hated water?
2007-10-27 00:03:14 · 9 answers · asked by Sam 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Get yourself a roll of clear, 2" wide mailing tape. Cut 12" long pieces of it and lay those sticky side up on the top of the aquarium top. Cover everything you can. When the cat puts his paws up there he'll get them stuck to the tape. Let him try to get the tape off for at least 15 minutes (so the message goes in, he also won't know it was you who did the tape there), then take it off him.
Reset the trap with new tape. Once he trips the trap a couple of times he'll learn to leave the aquarium alone.
2007-10-27 14:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u get one of those tall stands for the tanks exact size.they come up to about an average persons waist.when the fit is right there will be no edge around the bottom at all. it should be flush with the tank glass.then u put a snap down tank lid on it and put it somewhere in the room away from chairs or bookcases etc. up against a wall is good but no tables next to it!.u get the idea. with no purchase ur cat wont be able to dive in lol! hell just have to sit and watch the fish swim back and forth.............forth and back... puurrrrrrrrrrfect! (and no cats dont hate water. thats an old wives tale!)
2007-10-27 02:06:45 · answer #2 · answered by silvercat2me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats love water. My last one used to throw a fit and howl like someone was ripping his ears off if you didn't let him in the shower with you.
Get a very secure lid. Weight it down so the cat can't move it. Just covering the top might stop a few less than enthusiastic fish from jumping out but it isn't going to stop a determined cat from jumping in. A fitted lid will with something to weight it down should.
2007-10-27 00:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by fluffy_aliens 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you do have a problem...i have 3 cats and a fish tank and i dont think the cats have even noticed it.... other than sealing the lid down so even you cant open it i dont know what to suggest....you dont want to get rid of either pet which i understand....could a friend or family member look after the fish for you? only a suggestion... hope you come up with a solution....good luck
2007-10-27 00:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should just get a lock for the tank, or u could barb wire around the tank-ignor that last answer that could hurt the cat,
u should just make sure that ur cat is feed well,keep a screen over the tank at all times and try to keep the cat in another room when u r alseep or not at home
2007-10-27 13:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by catsluvlolo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha that is actually really funny!!!!! but kinda sad about the fish..My cat loves water, he used to always JUMP in the shower with anyone, ***** pErVerT!!! anyways why dont you just put the FISH tank in another room/lock the door where your kitty wont get to it??
2007-10-27 04:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have glass tops on the top of the tank that completely cover it make sure it is glass then the cat can't get into ti long as it completely covers the tank
2007-10-27 00:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not all cats hate water its an idividual thing and as for your fish you need to try and get a lockable top for it or somthing
2007-10-27 00:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
make him wear scuba diving gear, he wont be able to eat them with the oxygen mask in his mouth
2007-10-27 00:10:49 · answer #9 · answered by xxsummerxx 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋