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Cashie the cat and Violet the fish maintained a close friendship.
But what should cat and aquarium owners pay attention to, and do fish feel stressed when cats observe them?
Many people dream of an underwater world full of colorful fish, which leads to numerous aquariums decorating their owners' rooms.
Observing life in your own little water world is often perceived as calming and stress-reducing.
But it's not just people who are attracted to aquariums, many cats also show interest in this fascinating glass box.
Fortunately, keeping cats doesn't preclude getting an aquarium.
There are just a few important things to consider.
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The ideal aquarium for cat owners
When setting up an aquarium in a household with cats, it is important to ensure that the curious four-legged friends do not have access to the fish.
A solid cover and a stable position of the aquarium are essential to prevent possible accidents.
It would not be ideal for the cat to climb onto the aquarium and potentially knock it off the table or shelf.
Momo the cat's jump onto an aquarium was also a bit unfortunate.
Many cats also tend to lie on the aquarium lid because the lighting warms it up pleasantly.
You should also take this into account when setting up.
An open aquarium is less suitable for cat owners, as it can quickly happen that the cat tries to “fish” for the fish.
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The aquarium as a kind of “cat cinema”
For many cats, the movements of the fish behind the glass are interesting.
The aquarium is a practical way to keep things busy, especially for indoor cats who spend a lot of time alone. Some cats can spend hours in front of the glass tank and watch the miniature underwater world in awe.
Jasper the tomcat also likes it, for whom his family has come up with a very special aquarium.
TikTok
user @almondandcashie 's cat
is also fascinated by the aquarium and especially by the fish Violet.
The clip, which is popular with the community, shows how the cat Cashie no longer leaves the side of the aquarium and always seeks to be close to the fish Violet.
However, their friendship ends tragically with the death of Violet.
The cat mourns the loss of her friend and gives the owners the idea of getting another fish that looks exactly like Violet.
They prepare everything: a larger aquarium, the perfect place and an ideal observation post for Cashie.
At the end, the clip shows a happy cat and the owners' hope that a great friendship will start again.
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What cat and aquarium owners should pay attention to
Anyone who is still wondering whether the fish are suffering from a cat watching them can breathe a sigh of relief - but they should take certain requirements into account.
In a closed aquarium there is usually no danger to the fish.
The cat is hardly perceived as a threat and the fish can get used to the presence of their feline companion.
However, a completely different situation arises with open aquariums.
Here the cat could try to catch the fish.
This situation means constant stress for the fish as their lives are constantly in danger.
It is fundamentally important that aquariums, regardless of their design, always offer sufficient hiding places such as plants, stones or tree stumps to provide the fish with places to retreat.
Friendship between cat and fish inspires
Numerous TikTok
users are touched by the friendship between the cat Cashie and the fish Violet
.
Over three million users have viewed her story and given more than 400,000 likes.
Below is a small selection of the comments.
“This is a children’s book in the making.
💜 I have tears in my eyes.”
“Standing in the bathroom crying because of a cat and a fish.
😭”
“So beautiful.
😍”
“How he visibly relaxes at the end with the new fish.
🥺 Animals are so amazing.”
“I love this story...and the care you guys take.
❤️“
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