Are there ways to lower the
energy costs of running a tank without threatening the fish inside?What's the impact of keeping fish in tanks given that you have to have a small motor running and also have to process and transport the fish
food? Where do the fish you buy in pet shops actually come from? Kerry, by emailThe environmental impact of pet ownership is a controversial area that I examined last November. The question of aquatics didn't really come up then, but the same principles should apply.I don't keep fish myself so I would be interested to hear the thoughts of those who do. Are there ways, for example, to lower the amount of energy required to run a fish tank without threatening the
health or wellbeing of the fish inside? Are there checks you can make before purchasing fish to established their provenence? And where do you source your fish food?I'll be back here on Friday with my in-depth answer, including a roundup of your best comments.PetsEthical and green livingLeo Hickmanguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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