Hi there. I understand what it is like to have an overstocked tank. You have to start somewhere, and unfortunatly most of us put our trust in what they tell us at the pet shop, and we dont learn from experienced users at a forum until after the fact. I learned the hard way too, at first I didn't believe what I was being said, but the more I researched my fish the more I learned that what people were telling me was right. Most every pet store is wrong in the information they give out. Some are just in it for the money, some honestly just don't know. The best thing to do is to research the fish you want before you get them, that way you know what kind of requirements they need. The internet is a great resource, but you have to be careful where you get your information. Your best bet is to go to the library and check out the most recent fish books you can find. Avoid older books, because there was a time when nobody knew about overstocking, so the information is out of date. As for what to so with your situation, most every pet store will take fish for free. If not, then find a friend with a suitable tank. If you can't do either of those, a quick painless method of euthanasia is better than letting them suffer in cramped quarters, swimming in ther own waste.
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