Banning Goldfish as fairground prizes

[Catherine]

Goldfish have been given as fairground prizes for many years.  The RSPCA is trying to get Wales to stop the practice.
The fish usually end up being looked after improperly. People who just won a fish are not prepared to feed and house the fish. The certainly are not ready to look after it the right way. Goldfish need big tanks. They are a big fish.  They can live many years. A lot of fairground fish die young. Some barely survive the trip home.
Too many die on the way.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-62010629

Some places have banned the practice of goldfish as prizes. Gradually this is happening. Until it is everywhere, goldfish will suffer neglect and poor conditions. 
Even well-meaning people can be ignorant of a goldfish's real needs. With the right care a goldfish can grow big and live 20-30 years. These beautiful fish don't deserve to be throw away prizes. They deserve a chance at life. Banning them from fairgrounds at least protects them from needless suffering.
The next step would be educating people about the proper care of goldfish.