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SatanLifeProTips t1_is8e9fb wrote

Reply to comment by Ineedavodka2019 in Scientists have proved goldfish do have good memories and are able to navigate their surroundings. A team from Oxford University trained nine fish to travel 70cm (2.3ft) and back, receiving a food reward at the end. The study disproves the long-held belief goldfish have little or no memory. by Tardigradelegs

Fish quickly recognize any lure sold at Canadian Tire. Sometimes you need to make something custom to really get reliable strikes.

I’d call goldfish highly variable. Some friends had had pet goldfish that were absolutely ‘the lights are on but nobody is home’. Not a single thought going on in there.

Yet one friend had a big goldfish that was super smart, recognized his owner and got super excited when he was around. It was a dog trapped in a fish body.

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maximumutility t1_is8l8k2 wrote

A fish tank is a pretty terrible environment in which to live out a life. I’m not surprised that otherwise lively fish would shut down

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aldhibain t1_is9mvp8 wrote

No different from an indoor cat I guess. If you have a suitable set up (enough space, stimulation) fish will be fine.

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RobotPoo t1_isamp1b wrote

Correct and what’s more, feral cats only live about five years. It’s rough out in the jungle.

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