Shade as enrichment: testing preferences for shelter in two model fish species.

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Abstract
We compared preferences shown by zebrafish Danio rerio and three-spined stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus for shelter provided by above-tank shade and artificial plants. Zebrafish showed no preference for either shelter, whereas sticklebacks showed a preference for both shelter types over open areas and for shade over plants. Our results suggest shade may be used as enrichment for captive fish and re-emphasise the importance of species-specific welfare considerations.
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Authors Jones, Nick A R;Spence, Rowena;Jones, Faith A M;Spence-Jones, Helen C;
Journal Journal of fish biology
Year 2019
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10.1111/jfb.14129
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