The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is concerned that the new Disney film “Finding Dory” could encourage impulse online purchases of the fish without people conducting proper research and preparation necessary for caring for such a pet. The OATA is the U.K. trade body that represents the ornamental aquatic industry.
Source: Pet Product News, June 22, 2016.
The OATA is advising first-time fishkeepers to avoid marine fish like regal tangs (Dory) and clownfish (Nemo), which need an experienced hand to keep successfully. The organization is hoping that aquatic retailers, who understand the complexities of keeping tangs and clownfish, will step up to thoroughly educate those who might be interested in keeping these fish.
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