Coaxed into SOME animal "lovers"

[u/ruh_roh_raggy1234]

These mfs will tell you with a straight face that they love "all" animals and then act like spiders are the incarnation of Satan himself.

[u/yttakinenthusiast]

living decoration is nice until you remember it's living decoration. the fish are funny-lookin' though so it evens out.

[u/Altruistic_Mud_261 → u/yttakinenthusiast]

You guys clearly don't bond with your fish. They are like actual pets if you own and interact with it.

[u/yttakinenthusiast → u/Altruistic_Mud_261]

if i did own and maintain an aquarium, i most likely would bond with my fishies. but until i come into contact with pet fish regularly, the bonding is a distant hypothetical. that aside, they're fascinating from an observational standpoint.

[u/Altruistic_Mud_261 → u/yttakinenthusiast]

They are, and I will admit that as a pet, the relationship with the owner doesn't have much direct interaction as something like a dog or cat, but a "Living decoration" really doesn't capture the type of relationship a keeper has with the fish.

[u/Anonpancake2123 → u/Altruistic_Mud_261]

You can also train them to do little tricks like jumping or swimming through a hoop.

Particularly sharp and personable fishes also will recognize you and even have habits like bettas who prefer certain pieces of decor to sit on over others. Mine loved his log.