NEW YORK – A neighborhood nuisance or beautification project? The discussion seems irrelevant at this point.
The controversy stems from the so-called “Bed-Stuy goldfish pond”, a puddle on the pavement near a leaking hydrant in Brooklyn, where someone kept dumping fish in an attempt to turn the hole into a is a kind of street aquarium.
Some praised Brooklyn’s unique street scene, filled with colorful fish and aquarium decorations, along with faux coral.
Others said it was cruel or stupid to put the fish in the pit.
It was probably someone from the latter group who destroyed the Bed-Stuy fish pond. Reddit user he published an image of the destroyed “tank”.saying that they had tried to put about 20 fish back in the pond, but that they doubted that the water would be enough.
“Wait, this is where the fish was? Unfortunately, someone did those fish a favor. Who the hell thought it would be a good idea to keep fish in Glorious lairs with no way to care for them, especially in a public place that has not been maintained or cared for?” one user responded. “The poor animals were suffering and although I don’t think it should end like this, it’s still better than suffering slowly every day. “
“It was embarrassing, and then social media magnified it to make it even worse,” said another Reddit user. “Thirty years ago, someone who did this would have stabbed anyone in the head and now stupidity is celebrated.”
It’s up to Je-Quan Irving and his friends to turn what would normally be a forgotten piece of wetland into a home for fish and an attraction, as reported. The Gate of Hell for the first time.
The mobile home for animals on the corner of Tompkins Avenue and Hancock Street it went viral on social networks.
Irving said the idea came to him last month; $16 at the local pet store bought him about 100 goldfish. He and his friends thought it would be a good addition to the community, which does not have an aquarium. Organizers even launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for building a more sustainable habitat for the fish. As of Tuesday, they had raised more than $2,900 of a $5,000 goal. The organizers say that all the money will go to “help improve the pond.”
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Goldfish are very hardy, but there are many dangers in keeping them in the shallow pond, said veterinarian Julius Tepper, who runs the Long Island Fish Hospital.
“There are problems with pollution that can be a problem. There are problems with birds of prey,” said Dr. Tepper.
In addition, there is a problem with water supply. A camera from our sister network NBC New York was recording when Department of Environmental Protection crews arrived one night recently to shut off the leaking fire hydrant.
A DEP spokesperson said the agency still has safety concerns about handling fire hydrants.
“We love goldfish, too, but we know there’s a better home for them than on a sidewalk,” the DEP said.
About an hour after the DEP crews left, the ground quickly absorbed water, leaving the goldfish with little room to swim. Irving returned to open the valve and keep the goldfish alive. Irving says the Bed-Stuy Aquarium name is intended to provide the fish to children in the community when the weather changes.
2024-08-27 20:18:09
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