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By Anonymous To all of those who have ever been to a pet store and stopped to notice the vibrant Betta fish in their tiny jars: Have you ever wondered why they are packed in there like that? Do you ever consider what these small, beautiful creatures go through to get there? Betta fish usually start their journey from breeding stations in Asia and are then shipped to the United States to be sold in pet stores across the nation. The unfortunate history of the Betta fish affects how they are viewed as companion animals, and many people are unaware of how this history effects how Betta fish are cared for today. When considering bringing a Betta fish into one’s life, it is important to educate oneself about the proper care that the Betta fish needs.
By Anonymous I have a vivid memory from when I was growing up in suburbia, right outside the twin cities of Minnesota, where my elementary school held a ring toss tournament. I recall being excited for the big first place prize that was a beautiful, vibrant red Betta fish. Remembering the event is always so sad for me, even more so now, because I was so close to my victory of achieving the red flashing prize to only be dashed with a second place letdown. I had then been forced to watch another child run around and splash the poor Betta fish around in its tiny little container. I believe that the Betta fish did not even make it through the night before he went belly up.
by Krista Wermerskirchen Photo By Asc1733 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 To eat more fish, or to abstain. That is an important question to consider when looking into the alternatives for our depleting oceans. Fish are a widely consumed source of protein for most of the growing world population. They can provide us with a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids which are useful in protecting our bodies from affluent diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, inflammation, brain health, diabetes and autoimmune diseases (WellnessMama). We’ve been consuming fish since the beginning of time, so what’s the problem? We simply cannot rely on the same methods as were once used to feed the population. The alternative methods that we have to obtain fish meat may not be as sustainable as we think and it’s time to explore the various reasons why we should not be fish farming.
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