Which of the following activities involving goldfish would be acceptable under federal guidelines?
A) Watch their behavior when they are fed.
B) Swirl the fish bowl to set up a whirlpool and see how the goldfish react.
C) Add ice to the water in the fish bowl to see how the fish react.
D) Poke the fish gently with a stick to see whether repeated poking results in a change in their reflexes.
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question

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Watching the behavior of the goldfish when they are fed is a non-invasive activity that does not harm the fish and is acceptable under federal guidelines.

Answer: F 
 Swirling the fish bowl to create a whirlpool and adding ice to the water are both forms of environmental enrichment that can be stressful and potentially harmful to the fish. Poking the fish with a stick is a form of animal cruelty and is not acceptable under any circumstances. None of the activities mentioned are acceptable under federal guidelines.

Which of the Following Activities Involving Goldfish Would Be Acceptable