A controversial sidewalk aquarium featuring goldfish has resurfaced in Brooklyn, spurring concerns from animal advocates about its impact on the fish's welfare, especially amidst an ongoing heat wave. Critics argue that the small glass tank exposes the fish to deadly heat, which may lead to suffering and death. Veterinarians and animal welfare groups are vehemently calling for the fish to be relocated to a more suitable environment. Despite the backlash, the aquarium's co-founder insists that there is community support for their initiative.
"This project continues to be an inappropriate way to house fish. I suspect on some level it may be a grift for donations and/or attention."
"In this current heatwave they most certainly will die. It will be a painful death," said Kathy Nizzari, founder of the animal welfare group Lights Out Coalition.
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