Elindra's FishFiles - Cosmetic Fish Surgery & Mutilation
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Would just like to inform people of the cruelty these fishes are subjected to gain these "cuteness" or "aesthetic-value" to it. These include the common fishes we see in our local aquarium shops and commonly sold as 'Painted Parrot Fish', 'Rainbow Parrot Fish' (Shades of blue, pink, yellow, purple, green etc), Skeleton fishes with bright neon strips, Tailess Luohan etc
Contrary to what the aquarium may tell you that these fishes are actually breeded to look like that. Hundreds and thousands of these fishes have to suffer for these cosmetic changes and many die from the process. More often than not, their lifespan is also drastically shortened.
The link below briefly explains the procedures of how it is done
It was originally an article found in a Singapore fish keeping magazine
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=957 -
ahh theres always a price to pay for beauty.
I think this is true with lots of other animals bred for
beauty or function.
Wasnt there a debate that says fish has no real feelings?
just reactive nerves or something -
Females knows how that feels
they do anything for beauty -
are you saying that just because there is a demand, it's okay?
you seem dismissive of the whole article...Originally posted by Kan_i:ahh theres always a price to pay for beauty.
I think this is true with lots of other animals bred for
beauty or function.
Wasnt there a debate that says fish has no real feelings?
just reactive nerves or something -
For nerves to react they have to have some kind of stimulant like painOriginally posted by Kan_i:ahh theres always a price to pay for beauty.
I think this is true with lots of other animals bred for
beauty or function.
Wasnt there a debate that says fish has no real feelings?
just reactive nerves or something
Plus, the fish have to be out of the water for the person to inject or cut or whatever which puts alot of stress on the fish.
I mean, it's like saying humans look cuter without legs and you cut them off
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For example, look at these parrot fish. Pretty aren't they?
But they have to suffer to be 'painted'
More can be read here:
http://www.canadiangoldfish.com/boycott/dyed.php