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Post by tasha on Nov 23, 2007 21:00:02 GMT
OK...Give me any other type of pet & no problem...but I'm a bit stumped...does anyone have one they would share? I've made a start...safety of the aquarium....but then stops rather abrupty & I know there's other stuff to put in, but I just can't think! Tasha  |
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Post by june on Nov 23, 2007 21:44:18 GMT
Oh Tasha If you can't word it I certainly can't . You will think of something Im sure. Sorry Tasha Im no help at all
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 23, 2007 22:37:40 GMT
Sounds very weird having one for fish I must say haha
Well I would do the usual and say that it will be out of childrens reach - a large tank children can stand on something and fall head first into it !!!
Which I am sure you are already aware of - just some pointers to make
Also that the children will not be allowed to put their hands in the water due to germs etc
They will help with feeding with your supervision
Sorry that is all I can really think of
Angel xx
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Post by tasha on Nov 24, 2007 12:57:58 GMT
Sounds very weird having one for fish I must say haha Well I would do the usual and say that it will be out of childrens reach - a large tank children can stand on something and fall head first into it !!! Which I am sure you are already aware of - just some pointers to make Also that the children will not be allowed to put their hands in the water due to germs etc They will help with feeding with your supervision Sorry that is all I can really think of Angel xx LOL...Yes I think it's wierd too...but let's just say with everything going on at the mo..I'm taking no chances!!! I've covered all of those...I just know that I'm missing something & as I said it ends too abruptly! Must say I haven't had writers block for a while! Tasha |
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Post by lorri on Nov 24, 2007 14:17:29 GMT
Hi Tasha!
Have you said that you will keep the food out of reach?
That any fish that leap out will be put back promptly - ha ha! (I used to have goldfish at work and one was forever leaping out - I never knew they did that! Perhaps he was so bored he was trying to end it all!)
You will introduce the children to the fish every 2 minutes to account for the fish's lack of memory retention and to ensure that they are all familiar with each other at all times.
Any fish that have passed away will be removed swiftly!
Children will be discouraged from watching or commenting on the fish that are pooing! (We found this fascinating at work and we were all grown adults!)
Oh yes, children will be taught not to torment the fish by tapping on the side of the tank or throwing things into the water (we didn't do this at work by the way!)
Sorry - at the end of the day I can't help you! He he!
Lorri x
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Post by manjay on Nov 24, 2007 15:54:11 GMT
Don't forget to count the fish regularly. One of my friends "lost" a fish once. They found it a few weeks later in a drawer under the tank. When questioned her son admitted he wanted to play with it and put it in the drawer so he didn't have to get his hand wet next time!! lol!!
Amanda xx
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Post by rubybubbles on Nov 24, 2007 16:26:01 GMT
haha sorry no help here, but some of the comments did make me laugh
I had visions of Finding Nemo witht he girl banging on the tank ;D
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Post by tasha on Nov 24, 2007 16:33:48 GMT
LOL!  There's a lid on the tank! Thanks for giving me a laugh! Tasha ;D |
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Post by debstar on Nov 24, 2007 19:52:30 GMT
I have kept tropical fish for a few years, they are great fun!
Some thoughts that might be helpful although probably aren't! What about safe keeping of the chemicals, corners of the fish tank ( my 1 year old is perfect head banging height so the corners have foam stuck underneath them as they over hang the stand slightly), ensuring tank is against a wall so it can not be pulled/pushed over, keeping electric items away, etc.
Debbie
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 24, 2007 20:58:55 GMT
Good Advice from Debbie
Just thought years ago one of my friends had some fish and caught one of her children trying to eat them - thought that is what they had for tea with their chips !!!
Imagine that yuk ha
Angel xx
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Post by deeb66 on Nov 25, 2007 18:54:08 GMT
I know I shouldn't and I know I am really wicked but I am in fits of laughter - sorry weird sense of humour!!
Dee
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Post by tasha on Nov 25, 2007 20:08:08 GMT
It's OK Dee ... I laughed too...thanks for your replies everyone...I 've already covered all the points...mostly to do with tank safety...& the first thing I did was put corner protectors on it...which my son promptly ripped off, so have now bought edging foam! Guess I was just over thinking things...must remember to KISS  Thanks again it was lovely to have someone else to ask & make me laugh! Tasha |
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Post by smartimartie on Nov 25, 2007 20:18:09 GMT
You lot are so wicked!!
You do make me laugh such a lot.
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Post by deeb66 on Nov 26, 2007 18:02:00 GMT
Glad you got it all sorted Tasha - you will have to take a pic of the tank and upload it so that we can see all your fish
Take care
Dee
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Post by susan on Nov 26, 2007 19:18:51 GMT
I have a trpoical fish tank in my kitchen, it's out of reach unless your an really tall and I dont have a fishtank policy..... should I have one?  ? |
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Post by deeb66 on Nov 26, 2007 20:34:14 GMT
if it's out of reach and the children can't get to it then I wouldn't have thought so - but then you never know with Ofsted do you!!!
Dee
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Post by lorri on Nov 27, 2007 9:48:53 GMT
Can't you cover it by having a risk assessment for it? Do you need a policy?
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Post by sarahnev707 on Nov 27, 2007 10:10:57 GMT
I've got a risk assessment for mine (not a policy) - some useful ideas from people to add - thank you! Sarahx |
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Thanks again it was lovely to have someone else to ask & make me laugh!
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