Vancouver has a very mild climate compared to the rest of canada.. Most years winter is 1 day of snow, and it rarely falls below freezing. People complain about the rain, but mostly spring is rainy.. The last few summers have been dry and hot. Don't let the cost of living detract you from moving...
just wait on 3d tv, sony and friends are rushing out their models that need the glasses, however toshiba has a system that works without the glasses, coming later this year.
Keep a high temperature (30-32c)
Add some salt (1 tablespoon per 5 gallons)
Eye and scales will heal fine with some time.
Barbels, they might grow back, they might not..