I agree, but also find the creation of the mutant short bodied cichlids and Blood Parrots, just as reprehensible.
Why they modify the genetics of the gold fish?
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Not too long ago, there was concern about the "biological ethics" of animal breeding.
Even some endangered animals occasionally were euthanized because those individuals had been bred as much as possible, and it was believed that those particular individuals would actually weaken the species if they were allowed to inject more of their particular DNA into the population. Breeding them further was thus biologically unethical.
Nowadays it seems like half the cichlid postings on here are asking about or bragging about yet another new cross-bred artificial critter that was apparently created because somebody thought it would be "cool" and they had nothing better to do.
The same holds true to a lesser extent with rays, livebearers, and probably other groups as well.
The Covid pandemic is not increasing the average intelligence of the human species; might be time for a good stiff zombie plague, or perhaps a killer asteroid collision, if we want to see results in that direction.
Even some endangered animals occasionally were euthanized because those individuals had been bred as much as possible, and it was believed that those particular individuals would actually weaken the species if they were allowed to inject more of their particular DNA into the population. Breeding them further was thus biologically unethical.
Nowadays it seems like half the cichlid postings on here are asking about or bragging about yet another new cross-bred artificial critter that was apparently created because somebody thought it would be "cool" and they had nothing better to do.
The same holds true to a lesser extent with rays, livebearers, and probably other groups as well.
The Covid pandemic is not increasing the average intelligence of the human species; might be time for a good stiff zombie plague, or perhaps a killer asteroid collision, if we want to see results in that direction.
Be careful what you wish for. Most animal rights organizations want to prevent the ownership of all animals. Allowing them to be seen as "experts" in this field is the beginning of the end for the hobby. If you are on this site because you enjoy keeping fish these groups are not going to agree with you on the moral line of what is acceptable. They might pull you in on an issue like bubble eye goldfish, but they will leave you by the wayside on their crusade against the hobby.
Fish in Tanks? No, Thanks! | PETA
Become a Spay/Neuter Volunteer and Help Animals | PETA check out the no birth nation movement
The Honey Industry | PETA they also don't like beekeeping, but that might be for another day
Look at what might happen in Winnipeg. No more MFK obviously, but even corydoras could be banned as venomous. Enter title here (ehq-production-canada.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com)
There is a huge difference between animal rights and animal welfare. We all want healthy fish. The best way to encourage this is education. Many people wanted to ban painted/dyed fish. Eventually Glofish came out and was a humane way to appease the demographic that wanted garishly colored fish. That replaced the practice of dyeing fish. While many on this site may hate Glofish, it is helping grow the hobby, and now it is very hard to find those previously dyed "fruit tetras". Education and alternatives are always a better way to go than blunt regulation.
As for bubble eyes they have declined in popularity for years in the US. This is a combination of lack of demand and lack of supply. Many more people are finding these fish less "cute" and more "disturbing". On the supply side, as land values have increased in China many goldfish farms have disappeared. These more difficult breeds are the ones that seem to be disappearing. Consequently formerly cheap or common goldfish are now expensive. Look at what an oranda or ryukin costs today compared to 25 years ago.
I live in Winnipeg and just signed a petition against this! Can't have my brand new 166 gallon tank sitting empty! It's so ridiculous.
Where's the petition? I already sent in a letter; I need to sign this petition.
I was reading an article on CTVnews Winnipeg that had a link to it:
'They bring us so much joy': Bird enthusiasts upset over proposed changes to Winnipeg's pet ownership bylaw
Proposed changes to the city's pet ownership bylaw that would limit the kinds of exotic birds Winnipeggers can own has a group of bird enthusiasts concerned and confused.
