Fish — life-stage care (young/juvenile, adult, senior/older, growth & aging)
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Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some fish species grow too large for home aquaria — examples include red-tail, shovelnose and pangasius catfish, giant gourami and pacu.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Before adding fish, the tank must be cycled by establishing beneficial bacteria (using a starter product) that keep the water safe.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Healthy fish have smooth scales with no sign of injury or fungal growth.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Breeding for extreme physical traits harms welfare, so such fish are discouraged.
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License & attribution
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- https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/fish