Elindra's FishFiles - Cosmetic Fish Surgery & Mutilation

elindra SG

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 Mad It was originally an article found in a Singapore fish keeping magazine Mad
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=957

Kan_i SG

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

alexkusu SG

Females knows how that feels

they do anything for beauty

the Bear SG

are you saying that just because there is a demand, it's okay?

you seem dismissive of the whole article...

elindra SG

For nerves to react they have to have some kind of stimulant like pain
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 Sad

elindra SG

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