![]() Do tropical fish generate more CO 2 than other pets? In many cases, yes. Is the aquarium in the car with me? These figures are just for comparison. Is that a lot? It’s the same as travelling 3,483 miles on a motorbike, or 2,265 miles in an average petrol car, according to official data. ![]() How would you even begin to measure that? According to a study by Cardiff University, transporting tropical fish, running a pump and heating a 400-litre tank creates the equivalent of 635kg of CO 2 a year. ![]() About 4 million households in the UK have pet fish and about 70% of those keep tropical freshwater fish.īut how much environmental harm can an aquarium cause? As much as riding a motorbike. How can having a fish tank be bad? It’s environmentally bad. Appearance: A rectangular glass box, filled with water, plants and lots of colourful tropical fish. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |