bettaowner
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I decided to start this thread to discuss some of the fish frequently sold at pet stores that are misunderstood or just shouldn't be sold. I'll post a new speech after a few days. If anyone has any comments or suggestions feel free to post a reply. The first species I'll talk about is perhaps one of the most misunderstood and mistreated species.
Goldfish (carassius auratus)
Goldfish are sold at almost every pet store and are generally recognized as a great starter fish. This is where the problem starts. Most pet stores sell young goldfish and won't acknowledge the fact that these are messy fish that will get larger than most people expect. It doesn't help that most people are under the impression that goldfish can thrive in small tanks or fish bowls. I'm not saying that goldfish shouldn't be sold, rather pet stores should treat goldfish like a delicate species. My lfs makes sure that people who buy difficult to keep species can provide a suitable environment. If we can do our part and educate the public that these fish are not disposable creatures, then we can make a difference in the lives of many beautiful fish.
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Goldfish (carassius auratus)
Goldfish are sold at almost every pet store and are generally recognized as a great starter fish. This is where the problem starts. Most pet stores sell young goldfish and won't acknowledge the fact that these are messy fish that will get larger than most people expect. It doesn't help that most people are under the impression that goldfish can thrive in small tanks or fish bowls. I'm not saying that goldfish shouldn't be sold, rather pet stores should treat goldfish like a delicate species. My lfs makes sure that people who buy difficult to keep species can provide a suitable environment. If we can do our part and educate the public that these fish are not disposable creatures, then we can make a difference in the lives of many beautiful fish.
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