Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Tattooed 4D Fish - Wordless Wednesday

Each colourful Molly fish from Thailand has a number tattooed on its body

Some people in Singapore seem to think that keeping certain fish brings prosperity. Qian Hu Fish Farm imported many Molly fish from Thailand. Each fish has a single-digit number (ranging from 0 to 9) tattooed on their white bodies. Why? Punters who want winning numbers for the 4D lottery are snapping them up!

Before the fishes are tattooed, they are sedated so they will not feel any pain. The process for tattooing fish was not much different from tattooing a human being. Needles are used to insert pigments into the skin.

Each 4D fish costs S$3.00 (around US$2.15). A regular Molly fish only costs S$2.00 (around US$1.45). The tattoos last for 3 to 4 months.

Is tattooing a fish a necessary procedure? Why hurt other living things just for quick monetary gains?


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  1. etteYTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2:54:00 PM GMT+8

    I've never seen a tattooed fish before! Nice pic :)

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  2. rainbow angelesTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 3:25:00 PM GMT+8

    wah liao... sinkapoh macam-macam ada! hampalang oso got... but kesian the fishies :( better let them eat our dead skin lah, hor?

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  3. AnonymousTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 3:31:00 PM GMT+8

    Nice pic,ECL! And thanks for the info:)

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  4. DoreenTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 4:03:00 PM GMT+8

    What? Like that also can? Torturing the fish leh. Why so cruel those people? Poor fish......

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  5. jams o donnellTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 4:07:00 PM GMT+8

    I've never seen a tattoed fish before and to be honest I would never want one. I think it's cruel.

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  6. eastcoastlifeTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 5:52:00 PM GMT+8

    My angel,
    yep.... Singapore everything also have! Anything also possible! Ask ECL! hehe.....

    Put you on my feeding list too. :)

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  7. eastcoastlifeTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 5:53:00 PM GMT+8

    Doreen,
    Yep... people will do anything for money. Scary hor. More sick people these days.

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  8. eastcoastlifeTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 6:03:00 PM GMT+8

    jams,
    I will never buy a tattooed fish or animal too! Businessmen are coming up with all sorts of ideas to humour the silly superstitions of some people. It's irresponsible.

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  9. tammiTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:38:00 PM GMT+8

    What a pain in the butt! Seems like a lot more work than it's worth!!! Can you imagine telling someone 'I tattoo fish for a living'?

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  10. J@n!ceTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:48:00 PM GMT+8

    This is an eye opener to me... really interesting :)

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  11. LTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:13:00 PM GMT+8

    oh my! Love the pic!

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  12. AnonymousTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:31:00 PM GMT+8

    wah..,i am speechless!! first tme i see this kinda fish..really kesian the fish!!

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  13. AnonymousTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:47:00 PM GMT+8

    that sounds like an interesting way of picking lottery numbers!

    happy ww - tuesday style

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  14. LoriTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:49:00 PM GMT+8

    Those are some cool looking fish:) Happy WW.

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  15. AnonymousTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:56:00 PM GMT+8

    That is so weird!! I have never heard of such a thing before. It is cruel.

    Thank you for bringing awareness to this. It should be stopped imho

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  16. SandyCarlsonTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:59:00 PM GMT+8

    What a strange practice to put a fish through! That is very odd, to be sure.

    This is a great picture. Thanks for the story, too.

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  17. L BTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 9:00:00 PM GMT+8

    Oh! So horrid!! I can't bear to look at the pic.. Ewwwww!!! How can people be such silly fools?!!

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  18. AnonymousTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:12:00 PM GMT+8

    I love the fishes. Nice shot. Happy WW!

    Thanks for stopping by, and oh by the way you were my entry was taken at Singapore :)

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  19. AnonymousTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:13:00 PM GMT+8

    I find this quite puzzling. It's akin to "tagging" (grafitti). Thanks again for the information along with the photo...

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  20. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:22:00 PM GMT+8

    Wah!!! They win liow lor ZzZzzz Typical 4D hardcores with be flocking there to get those fishes. Buay tahan these people!! *super.roll.eyes*

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  21. SerenaTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:29:00 PM GMT+8

    Hmm...fish tattoo? Hope they are not painful.

    Wordless Wednesday

    Serena

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  22. mistipurpleTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:31:00 PM GMT+8

    Qian Hu ah? ah, i see i see. eh.. Qian Hu.. erm.. hokie. hmm...

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  23. UnknownTuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:44:00 PM GMT+8

    I never knew it was possible to tattoo a fish. Very interesting.

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  24. ChenWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 12:38:00 AM GMT+8

    err.. i never know got such thing geh? First time I see this :)

    Pity the poor fishes..

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  25. JimWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 12:47:00 AM GMT+8

    Hi ECL -- Happy WW!
    I'd pick the one with the butterfly in the top picture for my good luck.
    If I played the lottery and had the one with eight (8) for sure I would have as many eights in my number choice as I could.
    88 is my lucky number, our racing car was number 88.

    Yes, on any given day there might be several kimonos in the park. Houston is very cosmopolitan, white caucasians make up majority, in the low 50 percents, and in a few years they (we) will be in the minority.
    ..

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  26. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 12:48:00 AM GMT+8

    Tattooed fish?
    I thought you were pulling my leg, but you are serious, no?
    It is a little bit insane, but then again, some things in Asia are a little bit unreal ;)

    :D

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  27. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 3:29:00 AM GMT+8

    Very cool! I was just coming by to say thanks for stopping by my little company blog and I saw your WW. Had to sign the linky. Mine is up. It's one of my favorite memes.

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  28. KimberlyWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 3:30:00 AM GMT+8

    interesting!

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  29. SandeeWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 4:11:00 AM GMT+8

    I didn't know this. How cool. Whatever works is my motto. Have a great WW. :)

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  30. MaRWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 5:06:00 AM GMT+8

    They are so pretty and so helpless...

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  31. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 6:04:00 AM GMT+8

    I've kept tropical fish on and off over the years and this sort of thing still sickens me. If they aren't tattooing the fish they are injecting them with dyes to make them pretty colours! :(

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  32. CheerioWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 6:39:00 AM GMT+8

    Just like ettey, I've never seen a tatooed fish nor have I've heard of it before. Just now. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. UnknownWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:11:00 AM GMT+8

    What a great Wordless Wednesday! I enjoyed reading your post! Come on by my blog, but make sure to bring tissues!

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  35. Digital Flower PicturesWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:13:00 AM GMT+8

    I am going to file this in the "You Learn Something Everyday" File

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  36. Sarge CharlieWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:28:00 AM GMT+8

    I learned something hers.

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  37. CynthiaWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:47:00 AM GMT+8

    I have never heard of tattooing fish...Wow!

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  38. Rainier & KatrinaWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:53:00 AM GMT+8

    nice one! =p Happy WW!

    Mine's UP!
    http://rainier-katrina.blogspot.com
    http://photography-and-me.blogspot.com

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  39. DebWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:58:00 AM GMT+8

    Oh wow, I've never heard of that before. Very interesting - but it makes for a pretty photo... Happy WW! :)

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  40. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:14:00 AM GMT+8

    I wonder how long the tattoo stays ... really interesting!

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  41. maiylahWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:16:00 AM GMT+8

    first time I've heard of tattoed molly fishes! i wonder what will they think of next! :)
    happy WW!

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  42. tigerfishWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:41:00 AM GMT+8

    Not that I want to repeat myself..but hor.....POOR FISH!

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  43. UnknownWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:19:00 PM GMT+8

    Happy WW! Nature is powerful in all of its forms...

    Sex scandal is a tragedy for Eliot Spitzer and his family. However, it is an opportunity for remarkable history to be made in the United States.

    peace, Villager

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  44. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:28:00 PM GMT+8

    Tattooed Fish? You have to be kidding! Wonder if it works for the lottery.

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  45. GabrielWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:51:00 PM GMT+8

    Tattooing fish... Now that's a job.

    "What does your dad do for a living?"
    "Eh, well, he does tattoo for f...he's an astronaut!"

    Nice post, have a great WW day!

    Come see mine for today. It's bad for the eyes!

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  46. GattinaWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:51:00 PM GMT+8

    My goodness I never heard that ! what a work !! Isn't it easier to put a numbered collar around their neck, lol ?

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  47. PamelaWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:41:00 PM GMT+8

    well I suppose it is okay... as long as they don't start piercing their ears. ha ha ha.
    sorry.. couldn't help myself.

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  48. D. Renee BagbyWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 3:05:00 PM GMT+8

    You know, I think tattoos for humans wouldn't be as popular if they only lasted 3-4mths. Then again, they might become more popular since you'd get a chance to change your design after a while.

    Poor fishies though.

    Happy WW!

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  49. oneluvgurlWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 4:08:00 PM GMT+8

    That's pretty wrong. The dye can hurt them. I hope other people read your post and hear about this.

    Mine is here: http://blog.mysocalledsite.com/?p=285

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  50. ButchayWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 4:16:00 PM GMT+8

    very interesting.. nice shot

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  51. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 5:49:00 PM GMT+8

    I've never seen a tattooed fish. I am sure Chinese gamblers love them (= Hahaa

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  52. HaydeeWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 6:46:00 PM GMT+8

    fascinating! never seen one like that.

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  53. KristiWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:26:00 PM GMT+8

    That is such an interesting picture...I've never heard of that.

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  54. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 8:15:00 PM GMT+8

    first time seen a fish tattooed. i thought, its enough that they have their colorful pigmentation already.
    Happy WW!

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  55. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 8:23:00 PM GMT+8

    Wow, I can honestly say I have never heard of that before! I'm so sheltered! Have a wonderful day!

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  56. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 8:39:00 PM GMT+8

    I've heard of this before. Kinda strange!

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  57. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 9:20:00 PM GMT+8

    I have to show the kids. This is really cool. Thanks for sharing!!

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  58. jayedeeWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:03:00 PM GMT+8

    i'm speechless (and that doesn't happen often)

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  59. marcia@joyismygoalWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:32:00 PM GMT+8

    hmmm is this true

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  60. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:43:00 PM GMT+8

    I have never heard of that.
    I guess I shall have some interesting dinner conversation but we shall not be eating fish!

    Thanks for stopping by Penny Lane and commenting!

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  61. Julia Phillips SmithWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:27:00 PM GMT+8

    Whenever you think people can't come up with something else to generate a business, fish-tattooing comes along. I have to admit, this idea would never have crossed my mind in a million years.

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  62. AnonymousWednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:35:00 PM GMT+8

    People can make the choice if they want to get a tatoo - I think it's wrong to do that to a fish.

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  63. AnonymousThursday, March 13, 2008 at 1:14:00 AM GMT+8

    Astonishing. I've never seen such a thing. So sad.

    Thanks for teaching us something new!

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  64. The Mrs.Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 3:01:00 AM GMT+8

    Fascinating post. The pictures were nifty and the info was very interesting. I didnt know you could tatto a fish... learn something new everyday.

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  65. dixymissThursday, March 13, 2008 at 3:22:00 AM GMT+8

    Speechless.

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  66. TammyThursday, March 13, 2008 at 6:24:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow, I've never seen that before!

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  67. JeannaThursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:28:00 AM GMT+8

    That is just bizarre.

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  68. KarinaFriday, March 14, 2008 at 4:36:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow, I've never heard of tattooed fish! Interesting!

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