Chapter 5 🐟Pros /Cons🐟

Two months later.

Dominic has found being a fish has many pros and cons.

Pros about being a pet fish or a owner of a fish?

It teaches patience
While it may look as simple as throwing a few fish in a bowl and feeding them once or twice a day, keeping fish as pets takes a lot of time and patience. You will have to acclimatize the fish to their new home, find the right balance of nutrients to feed them, and study the tank to develop a sense of how often it needs cleaning and water changes, among other things. The breeding habits of your fish are something you will need to familiarize yourself with as well, in order to prevent overpopulation and disease. None of this is going to happen overnight, and the process involves a lot of trial and error in the beginning.

It’s a chance to learn something new
An aquarium functions as a mini science experiment and can be a great source of learning for everyone in your household. From reading up on different species of fish when deciding how to populate the aquarium, to brushing up on the aspects of biology, ecology, and chemistry you need to apply to keep it in balance, an aquarium makes an amazing teaching tool, and also makes teaching and learning fun.

Whether it’s for your home, office, or school, a tank full of fish is sure to invite tons of questions, especially from small children, which makes it a great conversation starter and provides many opportunities to share your knowledge.

Keeping fish is relaxing
There’s something about watching fish swim about that is both relaxing and enjoyable for most people. According to studies in psychology, we derive pleasure from the perceived social support through companionship that can be found in raising fish, as well as the chance they give us to nurture. Having fish can reduce the loneliness of someone living alone, or provide a much-needed distraction from stress or triggers for someone suffering from anxiety. The soft and intermittent sound of splashing is also soothing to the ear, which is why aquariums are found in many dentist’s offices and other stressful environments.

You can join a new community of people
The internet offers a vast network of threads, communities, and chat rooms where you can connect with other fish lovers, giving you the opportunity to become a part of a whole new community of people. You can find information, share resources, ask questions and get ideas on how to be creative with your fish in a way that would cost a tremendous amount of time and money if you were to do it in person. With the stroke of a few keys on your smartphone, you can find inspiration on how to decorate the tank, or buy a new sunken ship for your fish to swim in and out of. You can ask questions of experts in the field of breeding certain types of fish, or find out why your pet fish is looking listless, which brands of fish food are healthier than others, or why your fish refuse to mate. Even if it’s just you and your fish in your home, you can still share this experience with millions of other like-minded people.

Fish are less needy than cats and dogs
Compared to cats and dogs, fish make much less needy pets. They don’t run around your legs begging for cuddles and attention, or cry out for more treats. They don’t keep you up half the night barking or run away, and will never poop in the middle of your carpet. Once you’ve set up your aquarium, your fish will pretty much wander off into their own existence without paying you much mind except for during feeding time. They can live their entire lives with no guidance from you and need only that you keep the tank clean and food in good supply. If you are looking for a pet that doesn’t require too much emotional investment, this could work for you.

An aquarium makes beautiful décor
The natural beauty of fish makes even small aquariums wonderful home décor pieces, and by finding different ways to design the environment in the tank, you can have it reflect your home or contrast it in whichever way you like. You can add plants to the aquarium, pirates and lost treasure, waterproof artwork, and houses for your fish to swim in and out of as they please. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Cons

The learning curve can be steep
Successfully maintaining even a small population of two fish in a simple tank is not as easy as dumping them in there and letting them be. While it may be enjoyable, the learning process can also come with disappointments. When fish die, it can be emotionally disturbing, and this can happen over and over again while you try to figure out what is going wrong. If you’re using tap water to fill your tank, for example, it may be laden with chemicals that are harmful to freshwater fish and it could take a while before you figure this out. You may also run into problems determining the optimal temperature for your fish to remain healthy, adjusting it too low or too high before you find the sweet spot, causing them to get sick or die.

Regular maintenance is a must
As much as fish are low maintenance themselves, their environment needs to be kept in optimal condition for the population to thrive and live long, happy lives. This includes checking your tank often to determine if the chemicals are still in balance, and changing the water when toxins have built up. Fish need to be fed regularly to remain healthy, not too little and never too much, which can tie you to your home if there’s no one to feed them when you have to leave for long periods of time. The water filtration system will also need to be cleaned, along with the inside and outside of the glass, especially where you have small children placing their sticky hands and faces up to the glass.

It can get a little messy
Changing tank water can get a little messy, especially if you’re getting your little ones to help. Spills happen and are a part of the process. Fish have also been known to jump out of the tank and die, which can lead to stains and smells if they land somewhere they won’t immediately be spotted. The location of your tank will be very important if you prioritize neatness; placing it on the edge of a shaky table is always a bad idea.


It can be an expensive hobby
Setting up your aquarium can become quite expensive. You will have to buy the tank, choose and buy the different varieties of fish, purchase water conditioner and a filtration system, as well as a heater to keep the water temperature constant. Depending on the varieties you choose, the fish themselves and even the plants going in to accompany them can be fairly costly.

You will have to consider the regular, ongoing costs as well. Your tank will constantly be running on electricity, which can run up your bill. The tank will require frequent water changes as well, and the bigger the tank, the more water you will need. Sick fish will also need medicine, and you may just find yourself spending more money than you had budgeted trying to maintain your pets. This is why it is imperative to do your research before you go out and buy your fish, because you may find yourself unwittingly making a huge financial commitment that you cannot uphold.

Leakage or breakage can be very costly
Keeping fish comes with the added risk of a leaking or broken tank. Slow leaks can cause damage over time, especially if the leak is somewhere you can’t easily see it. A tank which falls and crashes to the ground can destroy floors, rugs, electronics, and furniture, as well as leave shards of glass everywhere and lead to a considerable financial loss.

Dirty tanks are gross
Once in a while, a series of unfortunate events can lead to the water turning foul, which can kill fish and plants off fairly quickly. Even one dead fish in the water can be detrimental to the ecosystem, and it is important to keep track of how many fish you have and if any are in need of medical intervention. If you are inattentive to your fish or they are somewhere you don’t frequently look at directly, it could be a while before you notice the foul smell coming from the tank. This mess is not a pretty sight, nor is it a pleasure to clean up. This is what makes regular maintenance so vital, as well as regular temperature and chemical balance checks, which will let you know when your water has become toxic to your fish and a breeding ground for bacteria.

It requires time
Although fish don’t necessarily need your love to survive, they do need your attention. Depending on the size and species of fish, you will have to feed them once or twice a day. You will also have to set aside enough time each week to perform the regular maintenance needed to keep the tank clean and your pet fish happy and swimming strong. If you are very busy, you may not have the time to do this, but it is a requirement of keeping fish as pets.

Tanks can be heavy and difficult to move
If you have to move house or need to move your tank to another location in the house, it can be quite difficult to do so.

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It's no joke that taking of fish might look easy but it's easier said then done. He doesn't know how many times the poor servants had to make sure his tank is cleaned his feed and health if he shows any sign of sickness Gong Jian attends to be grumpy so they learned that if his pet fish is is in a good mood it means his also in a good mood. Dominic also found that his every lonely he wounded what happened to that Brother Fish did he become fish dinner. Dominic has become so used to living in the water and being fish he just doesn't see himself as a human anymore when he thinks about it he always thinks as mankind, human being or something like that. Today was a quiet day the window was open and Dominic could feel the breeze He noticed a chubby bird flying in as he flew straight at the tank.

"Fatty birds are you an idiot why are you bumping into my home."

"Oh my gosh are you in prison I feel sorry for you."

"Stupid bird do I look like I am in prison?"

The bird sat down and moved his feather into his chubby cheeks.

"I must say for a fish you are so arrogant."

"For a fat bird you are so stupid."

"Tks this is why us birds eat fish."

"Oh I thought you eat warms more your type of tea anyway why are you here?"

"Well I am here to send you a message."

"Oooh from who!"

"They will be animal gatherings."

"Animal gathering is that some kind of cult animal gathering if so count this fish out."

"Come on they will be praised if you go."

"Really when is it?"

"Today."

"You are telling me this right now what kind of messenger are you!"

"The one that just told you!?"

"Alright I will go to this gathering."

The chubby bird dove into the water every quickly and flew off. Without a trace living a yellow feather behind.

It was every quiet afternoon. Gong Jian has just finished his personal training with one of the guards as he walked inside his room he found himself so excited to find his pet fish. Now he thinks that he hasn't found a name for his pet fish. He walked inside he saw they wasn't a single movement of his pet fish. He didn't find a single fish.

"SERVANTS!" He shouted for those who were supposed to take care of the pet fish.

"Where is my pet fish?"

"Your majesty we took-"

Smack.

Gong Jian slapped the woman across the face and he grabbed his sword and cut her throat without a second that within one wave the blood was gone from the sword like it was clean.

"I will ask again where is my fucking fish!" Gong Jian shouted released his amount of killing instinct.

Victor was really happy today he found that everything was going perfectly well the prince hasn't killed anyone in the past two month making it a record of a year if this gone he might just think someone is truly blessing him. But the next moment he stepped inside inner courtyard of the prince palace he felt blood lust he found powerful aura of killing instinct and ghost that could devour one soul. What has happened! Victor dropped the shopping bags of food and disappeared from the spot.

He slammed the door open of the prince main room and he found they were ten people dead and six people trembling in fear. Gong Jian was holding a purple ghost skull this is was one of the gift that Gong Jian learned from that place how to connect with ghost and control them his such a powerful ghost controller no one knows how many powerful ghost are backing him up.

"Prince what is going on."

Gong Jian eyes were fully red.

"My pet fish someone took it away I..."

Victor was the only one who knew how to calm him down and he wasn't scared of the ghost that helped the prince kill everyone here even though his sword isn't covered in blood but the prince robes is covered in blood his face is truly clean which is quiet outstanding.

"We will send guards out right away plus your highness it seems like a bird came inside."

"Kill of them they didn't do there job protecting my pet fish, let me remind everyone that if anything happens to my pet fish those who were suppose to take care of it and were put in charge of it will be killed by pet tigers they seems to be extremely hungry or wait my pet snakes are also starving maybe all of you will die I will give you until midnight to find my pet fish and clean this shit up after all I don't want to frighten my pet fish," Gong Jian said.

Ghost figures appeared.

"Master it seems a bird did take the little fish away."

"Why?"

"I could not tell and I could not follow because of the powerful barrier that is protecting the place so the moment they left the barrier it seemed that it didn't allow me to follow."

"It's fine Jasper you tried your best, from here on now your job is secretly protecting my pet fish when he comes back if anything happens-"

Jasper shook his head no thanks dying in your hands is like dying the king of death hands himself you are so frightening for just a twelve year old boy those idiots who call you weak are so blind! Plus he doesn't want to die today he finds that fish interesting as well he wants to learn more about the fish in his honest answer.

Chapter end