TWAT! It's a pregnant fish

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He had never heard of a pregnant, ripe, or any other kind of goldfish being called a twit. However, he had heard that another name for a goldfish in the family way was a twat. Although both male and female goldfish can get spawning tubercles, it is more noticeable in mature male goldfish. These tubercles will look like small white bumps near the goldfish’s gills and pectoral fins. These spawning tubercles or “breeding stars” may indicate that the male goldfish is ready to spawn with a reciprocating female. Goldfish typically lay between 500-1000 eggs per spawn. However, some goldfish have been known to lay as many as 2000 eggs at a time.

Goldfish are called “batch spawners” meaning the reproduction for a goldfish will take place in the spring and summer. The reason for this is goldfish eggs need a suitable temperature of around 61 F. So that’s why they normally lay eggs in the hotter season of the year. How do goldfish eggs look? Rolfe, William; Hersey, Heloise, eds. (1886). Select poems of Robert Browning. English classics / Edited by Wm. J. Rolfe. New York: Harper and Brothers. p.195 l.96 . Retrieved 13 July 2020. But wait a minute, if a pregnant (gold)fish isn’t called a ‘twit’, ‘twat’, or ‘twerp’, what is it called? In some instances, the male fish carries the developing embryos and is responsible for incubating the eggs before releasing them into the water. Examples of such fish include seahorses, leafy sea dragons and pipefishes. This, however, isn’t ‘pregnancy’ in the classic sense, as the male fish fertilises the female’s eggs (internally) and once the developing eggs reach a certain age, the female transfers the eggs to the male. The embryos then continue to develop inside the male’s ‘brood pouch’ (some species can actually provide nourishment, osmoregulation, and oxygenation to their developing embryos through their brood pouch) until they’re mature enough to be released into the water as fry. To Conclude… In this article, we will explore the origins and veracity of the claim that “twat” is a term for a pregnant fish. Origins and FolkloreOviparity: This is where the female’s eggs are fertilised internally but are then released into the water to develop. In excess of 97% of all known fish species are oviparous. Although fish eggs can vary in size, marine fish typically produce eggs that are a mere millimetre in size. Fish eggs do not develop a hard (or soft) shell yet are surrounded by an extra-embryonic membrane to aid development and provide protection. Newly hatched fish are called larvae and carry around with them a ‘yolk sac’ for nourishment. During the transition period from larvae to juvenile, the fish must learn how to feed on plankton (they lose their ‘yolk sac’ once they reach the juvenile stage of their development). The main difference between male and female goldfish is that male goldfish tend to have more flowing fins and tails compared to females. Male goldfish also tend to have a slightly smaller and skinnier body compared to females. Females will have a larger and rounder body and their abdomen can appear soft. Other than these physical differences, male and female goldfish behave similarly and are both good pets.

It also is not on the list of the seven dirty words by George Carlin in his 1972 monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television", [42] perhaps because the word is much less common in North America than in Britain, although it was used as a term of insult in Mel Brooks' comedy western Blazing Saddles (1974). This means that goldfish pregnancy can be quite different from mammalian animals and live-bearing fish. However, there are still signs to look out for that can indicate whether your goldfish is carrying eggs or not. Rolfe, William; Hersey, Heloise, eds. (1894). Select poems of Robert Browning. English classics. New York: Harper and Brothers. p.195 l.96 . Retrieved 13 July 2020. The two unquoted citations were a 1656 translation of Martial's Epigrams [21] [24] and a 1719 bawdy song by Thomas d'Urfey. [21] [25] In 1986 the Supplement to the OED deleted the "obsolete" label and added twentieth-century quotations and the figurative insult as a second sense. [26] [22] While it’s important to remember that individual store experiences may vary, we’ll provide you with a general overview to help you make an informed decision.

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In this article, I will share the debate of fish Petco vs Petsmart, comparing factors such as fish care, prices, and overall customer experience. As a responsible goldfish keeper, it is important to make sure that your fish are getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Protein is important for most adult goldfish, but it is especially important for pregnant fish. A high-protein diet will help ensure that your pregnant goldfish has all the energy and nutrients she needs to produce healthy fry. Create A Good Spawning Environment Goldfish don’t get pregnant–they’re egg layers. Only taxonomically termed “beasts” can be pregnant. One says of egg-laden goldfish that they’re ripe. If you call someone a twerp, you are insulting them and saying that they are silly or stupid. Is SMEG a swear word

Generally speaking, goldfish will start to breed when water temperatures reach at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the optimal water temperature for goldfish spawning is between 74-78 degrees Fahrenheit. What Age Do Goldfish Start Breeding? Browne, Thomas (1711). "A Sober Slip in the Dark". The Works. Vol.II. Briscoe. p.182 . Retrieved 11 July 2020. Now the Australian Going Places magazine claims rather that ‘a pregnant goldfish is called a twit.’ It has also been suggested that this is a mistaken definition of twat. Confirmation of any of these, please.” There are many rumours that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit or twerp. This is the ‘unofficial’ name for a pregnant goldfish. If you’re a dweeb, you might be a little nerdy, a little awkward, and definitely not the coolest kid in school.When a pregnant goldfish’s belly starts to balloon out, you might notice that she has difficulty swimming normally. This is because her larger belly weighs her down in the water and she may look quite uncomfortable the next few days before depositing her eggs. If you have a filter that produces a strong current in the water, a heavily pregnant goldfish can get stressed trying to swim. If this is the case, adjusting the flow to a lower setting can make it easier for her. This is a fascinating topic! It’s amazing to think about how long the word “fart” has been around for. It’s also interesting to note that it’s one of the oldest rude words in the language. This just goes to show how fundamental the concept of flatulence is to our daily lives! Prices between the two stores are relatively comparable, and it’s advisable to compare prices online as well. The overall experience can vary depending on the specific store and its employees. PetSmart tends to have stricter policies and regulations for their employees, which can lead to cleaner and better-maintained tanks.

The Century Dictionary of the English Language and Encyclopedic Lexicon. Vol.XXIII. New York: Century. 1891. p.6548 . Retrieved 13 July 2020. Wright, Thomas (1857). Dictionary of Obsolete and Provincial English. Henry G. Bohn: London. p.985 . Retrieved 11 July 2020. Siddique, Haroon (29 July 2009). "David Cameron says sorry for 'twat' comment during radio interview". The Guardian . Retrieved 11 July 2020. The goldfish guy explained, “There are vast differences between the colloquialisms and even grammar of the two diverging strains of the language,” i.e., American English and English English. (Apparently vast differences in spelling, too. The goldfish guy originally wrote colloquilaisms and grammer.) “ Twat is found in the Oxford English Dictionary and is still listed as a term for a female goldfish ‘with egg development,’ but as a term of archaic usage.” Goldfish typically reach breeding age when they are about 2 years old. However, some goldfish have been known to start breeding when they are as young as 1 year old.When a pregnant goldfish is about to deposit her eggs, you will notice a change in her appetite. She may refuse food and become quite sluggish. A male goldfish may also be chasing and nudging at her belly to encourage her to deposit eggs. This means that she is ready to deposit her eggs and she is finding a comfortable place to spawn. If the conditions are not right, this process can take longer. When they first hatch from their eggs, baby goldfish are called larvae. They carry a yolk sac with them for food. This periods lasts for two to three days. The baby goldfish then lose their yolk sacs and become capable of feeding themselves. Once they reach this stage, the babies are called Fry. Upton, Clive; Parry, David; Widdowson, John David Allison (1994). Survey of English Dialects: The Dictionary and Grammar. UK: Routledge. p.451. ISBN 9780415020299. In other words, a pregnant goldfish is not actually “pregnant” in the traditional sense of the word. There is no developing embryo inside her body that she will give birth to live young. However, for the sake of simplicity and because it is a more commonly used term, we will refer to a female goldfish carrying eggs as a “pregnant” one. Signs Your Goldfish Is Pregnant Doug Linder. "Filthy Words by George Carlin". Law.umkc.edu. Archived from the original on 23 January 2011 . Retrieved 18 February 2014.