Why do people like goldfish?

Question

Is it the fact that you can buy one at the pet shop for 10 cents or do people honestly like a mindless fish that carries disease and will die sooner than later?

Answer 1

the cheapest goldfish where i live (eaven the comets) are $6

i think people like them because THEY think that they can live a happy life in a bowl

Answer 2

theres no such thing as a ten cents gold fish. they are feeders. people buy them for feeding other fishes. goldfishes are easy to take care of an known for goodluck.

Answer 3

Well i don't see why you would care if you don't like them.Some people enjoy fish and watching them swim around.And yes they are very cheap. Some people may not be able to buy a dog,cat and etc. so why not buy a fish? Personally i think fish are good pets to have for people who really don't want pets. Its confusing i know but just think of this situation: a child wants a pet really badly but the parents don't want to waste time taking a dog on a walk or cleaning up the litter box or having to listen to a chirping bird all night so get a fish! They are quiet  and they don't make a mess besides in there fish bowl and certainly  don't a a lot .Plus they bring enjoyment to children watching the fish swim around places. So if you don't like fish i don't see why you care, no ones forcing you to get one and i really don't see any problem with fish at all.  

Answer 4

Well some people including me put them in ponds. I have 10 goldfish I keep in my pond in the summer to eat the mosquito larvae. If I chose not to keep them in my pond I would have an infestation of mosquito's of which I don't need.

Some people use them for their children as starter pets..they may choose them because of the fact they are by far very cheap and they might be learning how to take care of a fish before they decide to spend money on other more expensive fish.

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Answer 5

CUZ THEY ARE COOL!

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Answer 6

Uh...what?  A mindless fish that carries disease?  And will die?  Do Goldfish give disease to humans?  I had no idea.  Do you just have a problem with fish or all pets?  Fish are considered highly beneficial to a person's peace of mind; in many places they are considered symbols of good luck and good fortune.  They are fish, therefore their lifespans are not super long and yes, they even die, like everything dies.  So what?  I am not personally a huge fan of Goldfish but I never encountered someone who could harbor such animosity for a tiny harmless animal that brings joy to a lot of people and yes, for a low price.  What can be better than that?

Answer 7

well goldfish come in many varieties and last a long time when taken care of plus their not mindless it's just their top priority is eating and that a lot of stores mistreat them so finding good goldfish are hard.

Answer 8

I think a lot of fish are just decoration. Also, I think they're pretty easy to take care of- they don't need much entertainment, you clean the bowl on a regular basis, feed it everyday- not a high-maintenance pet.

Hm, now after reading your edit, you sound like you're trying to cause trouble on the internet. Go do something constructive.

Answer 9

FISH (Especially goldfish) ARE THE BEST PETS AROUND.

They are enriching, cheap (yes) and a stress-free pet. They are calming, and it is scientifically proved that watching slow moving fish reduces stress and anxiety.They don't need walks or litter trays. There's plenty of enrichment available from aquascaping, and a properly aquascaped fish tank is one of the most beautiful home ornaments. Some species of goldfish are truly beautiful, and stunning. Why get a walk-demanding, flea-ridden, stressful pet like a dog when you can get a cheaper, more beautiful, stress free pet like a fish?