TWAT! It's a pregnant fish

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Local colloquialisms and regional interpretations can give rise to different understandings of words. However, some aquarists have found that PetSmart tends to have slightly lower prices for aquarium supplies.

In addition to keeping environmental conditions ideal, you’ll also want to ensure that the water temperature is between 74-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Although goldfish can tolerate cold waters, the optimal tank temperature for spawning tends to be warmer. Cold temperatures may cause the eggs to hatch prematurely or die altogether. Doug Linder. "Filthy Words by George Carlin". Law.umkc.edu. Archived from the original on 23 January 2011 . Retrieved 18 February 2014. Many people refer to a pregnant fish as a “bun in the oven.” This analogy is used because when a woman is pregnant, she is said to be “baking a bun in the oven.” The same can be said for a pregnant fish. When a fish is pregnant, she is said to be “baking a bun in the oven.”This interpretation aligns more closely with the commonly used definition of “twat” as an offensive term for the female genitalia. Fish Reproduction Floot, Alison (21 August 2008). " 'Offensive' word to be removed from Jacqueline Wilson book". The Guardian . Retrieved 13 March 2010. Ovoviviparity: This is where the developing eggs remain inside their mother post-fertilisation but receive very little (or no) nourishment directly from her. Inside, they rely on the egg yolk for sustenance and to aid development. Examples of fish in this category are angel sharks and guppies.

I rolled my eyes but dutifully looked up twirp (and twerp) in the OED. No mention of fish, gold or not. Histotrophic or ’tissue eating’ viviparity: This is where embryos develop inside the mother’s oviducts yet receive nourishment from other tissues. For example, in some species of shark, the larger embryos will eat smaller embryos.

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We also looked up twit, the entries for which filled more than a column of tiny type. No fish there either. There are a few different signs that you can look for that may indicate that your goldfish is pregnant. Let’s cover a few of them below: Her Belly Looks Swollen Image Source: Livingwatergoldfish.com