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Fish in tanks and aquariums: Plastic prisons or delightful decor?

Results so far:

Prisons
26% 44 votes Total: 168 votes
Decor
74% 124 votes
  • 1 of 4

    by Aldo Bonincontro

    Many people use to decorate their houses, offices and shops with little aquariums of various dimensions containing various species of fish, to create the reproduction of a piece...read more

  • 2 of 4

    by Jane Allyson

    There is no doubt about it. The fish is not in it's natural environment. it is curtailed to a certain footage by footage aquarium, and it relies on it's human carer to ensure th...read more

  • 3 of 4

    by Joanna Sunday

    I preface this article by saying that I am a hypocrite, because I keep freshwater fish. I started the hobby years ago before I even thought to consider the ethics of it, and no...read more

  • 4 of 4

    by Shahid Bashar

    We care about trees, plants. Many organizations like Green peace etc. always protest on the cutting down of trees. All because trees are one of our community of living being. Is...read more

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  • 1 of 7

    by A Morris

    Aquariums may be termed 'delightful decor' provided they are well maintained. Keeping fish in an unhealthy tank may well be akin to a 'plastic prison'. However, researching your...read more

  • 2 of 7

    by Judy Joyce

    FISH IN TANKS AND AQUARIUMS: Delightful Decor. The charming world of cartoon life inspires movie goers and DVD couch potatoes alike. "Finding Nemo" so successfully anthropomorph...read more

  • 3 of 7

    by Kenton Turner

    Anyone who spends enough time with animals eventually learns to "speak their language". Although not with words, fish can and do communicate. When a fish is happy it will appe...read more

  • 4 of 7

    by Matt Melott

    The value of humanity or the ruckus of a primitive being? Why is this topic up for debate? Shouldn't it be clear, that Fish Tanks are fine for delightful decor? My first que...read more

  • 5 of 7

    by Matthew Soo

    Upon first coming across this 'debate' topic I gave a little LOL followed by a LMAO which was proceeded by a ROFLMAO and then it all made sense...this topic was endorsed in part...read more

  • 6 of 7

    by Kristin Holloman

    To describe something as decor is to suggest its elements of beauty and intrigue. In my experience as a wildlife educator, working from time to time using captive fish and rept...read more

  • 7 of 7

    by Lois Mcmillan

    After my only son died in April, 2007, two dear friends gifted me with a tropical aquarium containing some of the most beautiful fish I had ever seen. The gift came complete wi...read more

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