Parents whose children enjoyed the movie "Finding Dory," which premiered in theaters worldwide last weekend, might consider getting the same fish as pet for their kids. But marine experts and activists caution adults that this might not be a good idea. It would be best to ignore the blue-colored 'Dory' fishes if you happen to spot these at pet stores.
Dory from the movie, who is voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, is a Royal Blue Tang fish and it's not an ideal pet for kids, no matter how adorable and beloved the character was portrayed in "Finding Dory." According to the Natural Resources Defense Council via On Earth, this type of fish requires a highly sophisticated tank with a "complicated saltwater tank ecosystem" that only experts can operate. If cared for properly, the "Finding Dory" fish has a life-span of 20 years, which means it will require long and laborious care and maintenance.
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But even under experts' hands, the Royal Blue Tang fish has not once been bred in captivity because its kind is hard to care for. It's also risky to handle a Royal Blue Tang because it has dagger-like spikes hidden in its fins. So, given these conditions, it won't make an ideal pet fish for anyone at all.
Handled wrongly, the "Finding Dory" fish will die within six hours and this is also one of the reasons why it's best not to buy the fish. The population of the Royal Blue Tang is already dropping due to environmental changes, per The Age.
WMDT reports that pet stores have already been riddled with queries about the availability of the "Finding Dory" fish. However, if parents do find these at stores, know that most Royal Blue Tang fish have been taken from the wild. Its harvest is already causing damage to the reefs. Suffice to say, this is also not a good thing.
