Fish — breeding & neutering (neutering/spaying, reproduction, preventing unwanted litters)
Source: RSPCA pet care advice (rspca.org.uk), a copyrighted animal-welfare organisation. Per COPYRIGHT_POLICY §3, the points below are paraphrased derived fact summaries: numerical values and proper nouns are preserved from the source, but sentences are rewritten and not quoted verbatim.
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Common (single-tailed) goldfish are the hardiest variety because they have not been compromised by selective breeding.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Many fancy goldfish varieties are more delicate and prone to inherited health problems caused by selective breeding.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Selective breeding can harm fish welfare in general.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Examples of livebearing ornamental fish include guppy, swordtail, platy and molly.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some goldfish can live up to 25 years and grow beyond 30 cm.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Breeding for extreme physical traits harms welfare, so such fish are discouraged.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Place the aquarium away from direct sunlight and radiators and on a sturdy, level surface.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Pre-warm replacement water with a separate aquarium heater before adding it to the tank.
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License & attribution
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- https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/fish