There is something stunning about the traditionally shaped goldfish. Simple, healthy, and likely to live for decades. But they get a lot larger than the fancy types.

Guess the fish, you get three clues

Spends part of the time living in the forests and grass lands surrounding the river.
Was once thought to be a species of apistogramma
Benthophagous feeder. Meaning they pick up mouthfuls of substrate and expell the silt and sand via their gills.

Some of you might be aware I have a podcast. I've had a break due to helth reasons, and was planning on restarting next wednesday. Thanks to this dire article by Vice, it's back tomorrow (15th Oct) excuse me whilst I go finish recording a complete rant.

It's World Aquarium Day. So let's hear what you love about fish keeping.

What's a fish you love, but would never keep?

Discus are a wonderfully example of evolution. Shaped like a flattened disc they are members of the cichlid family. Native to the Amazon region there are a number of species, but a lot of aquarium species are hybrids.

Pearl gourami, an aquarium favourite for a reason. Pretty peaceful, will thrive in a wide range of conditions, and are stunning in the right light.
Yes I know the male's fins are a bit torn, he's healing up nicely, this picture was when I had just got him.

Any other fish on here? Just me, also willing to talk to dogs, although not cats. Cats and fish do not always get on.