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DH being cruel to small fish

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linaplatelover · 18/07/2025 16:37

DH is part of a team sport - has been for years no issues usually with it.

he has brought home a small ‘goldfish’ in a tiny tank. This small fish has been passed around different team members. Apparently if it dies on your watch you have to pay a fine.

the fish clearly isn’t being cared for properly, the water is cloudy it has no filter or air stone.

Ive looked up the type of fish and it’s not even a goldfish - it’s a small orange tropical fish that requires a heater.

I'm absolutely furious! I hate any cruelty to animals and think this type of lads game from a 40 yr old man is ridiculous.

first off mumsnetters AIBU? And if you think no what should I do?

worst part is that DH agrees that it’s cruel but for some reason ‘doesn’t want to cause a fuss’

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iwantavuvezela · 18/07/2025 16:41

at the very very least he can say the fish died , pay the fine and stop this cruelty, However, he could also be a grown man who has opinions and says Im not doing this anymore with the fish, its cruel. I think he would actually get some respect from others.
Living creatures are not toys, why don't they get a class bear and have fun with that instead!

Freyer · 18/07/2025 16:41

What an absolute arse your DH is. Take it to a pet shop and see if they can take it in for rehoming. Anyone who abuses animals are vile; poor defenceless creatures at the mercy of idiots like your DH. Do not ignore the suffering of this poor fish.

SilenceLover · 18/07/2025 16:40

Let them think it died and pay the fine if he doesn’t want to cause a fuss, then keep the fish, or rehome it responsibly. Personally I would be making a fuss though, can’t imagine wanting to associate with people who think that’s okay.

fthisfthatfeverything · 18/07/2025 16:40

It’sa certain breed of human that is cruel to animals/creatures
not one to be around

JMSA · 18/07/2025 16:40

Please do not let it be passed on to anyone else and offer it to your local tropical fish store 😢

HarryBlackberry1 · 18/07/2025 16:39

I would be really mad at this. Just awful. Not funny in the slightest.

JMSA · 18/07/2025 16:38

Fucking hell, this would rile me beyond belief. When it comes to animals though, I am next level insane so I’d probably leave him!! I abhor cruelty like this.