Do you agree with the breeding of "Balloon" Fish?

[Death Pony]

I've never really liked the look.

 

[BettaFishMommy]

i personally think the balloon variety of any fish is rather unnatural looking.

 

[Kengel]

If it doesn't hurt the fish, why not, I don't see how it's cruel. I 'fishsitted' a few weeks ago and there was a balloon Molly, it acted just like the rest.

 

[KarlTh]

My understanding is that balloon mollies, at any rate, have a higher rate of health issues and decreased lifespan as a result, because of the spinal deformity. That ranks as cruelty and "hurting the fish" in my book, even if it doesn't affect every specimen, and isn't constantly observable.

 

[wakingupnow]

I don't agree with it because most times the fish end up with life shortening deformities. And I usually don't find them aesthetically pleasing, even though I do feel pitty for them. They couldn't help it.

 

[Stargazer53]

I personally don't agree with intentionally partially deforming a fish but voted the "only" option. The sad fact of the matter is people will continue to tamper with nature and if they will continue to do so, I hope it would be in a way in which it does not affect the fish severely.

 

[tanker]

My understanding is that balloon mollies, at any rate, have a higher rate of health issues and decreased lifespan as a result, because of the spinal deformity. That ranks as cruelty and "hurting the fish" in my book, even if it doesn't affect every specimen, and isn't constantly observable.

What about the "Deformed" Goldfishes?? The No Doral fin, the 2 tails, the Orandas, the Lion heads??

I don't agree with it because most times the fish end up with life shortening deformities. And I usually don't find them aesthetically pleasing, even though I do feel pitty for them. They couldn't help it.

See above.

 

[THE V]

What about the "Deformed" Goldfishes?? The No Doral fin, the 2 tails, the Orandas, the Lion heads??

I repeat my many mantra "Fancy Goldfish are Ugly". I apply it to all other extremely morphed breeds.

 

[jm1212]

short bodies fish and balloon fish are different. balloon fish often will have bent spines and huge stomachs. a true short-bodied fish will just have a short spine.

that said, i dont really like the option "yes always"...some fish just are not meant to be balloon, while others are ok. this will still warrant a yes option. the middle option doesnt work for this, because a balloon or short bodied shape will always effect the fish.

 

[jm1212]

most fish are changed from their natural state to some extent...super veil angels can't possibly have any easy time swimming.