Fish — behavior & socialization (companionship, play, bonding, preventing boredom/behavior problems)
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Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Different fish species show different behaviours.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some species are not social and will fight with their own kind or with other species.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Shoaling species feel more secure when kept in a group.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* How many fish an aquarium can hold depends on water quality as well as the behavioural needs of the species, so overcrowding should be avoided.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some tropical fish are territorial and will fight with their own kind (male betta fish are a classic example) or with other tankmates.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Overstocking forces fish to compete for food and can cause stress.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Shoaling species should be kept in groups of six or more, or they may become stressed.
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- https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/fish