Goldfish Man

This guys act adds a unique twist to a ordinary juggling routine - he juggles while balancing a fishbowl on his head!

via Reddit

Categories: Entertainment, Funny, Goldfish, Non-Fishing, Photography

Monday July 21st, 2008 @ 6:21 PM | Clive Mathias | Comments

The Worlds Smartest Fish

Meet Comet. He may look like a common gold fish, and well, he is. More importantly though, Comet is also the smartest fish in the world. Why is Comet the smartest fish? Because he went to Fish School of course!

I have always wanted to teach my fish to play soccer. Finally my prayers have been answered.

Check out Comet on his steamy live fishcam!

via R2 Fish School

Categories: Entertainment, Funny, Goldfish, Incredible, Interesting, Non-Fishing, Videos

Thursday January 10th, 2008 @ 11:14 PM | Clive Mathias | Comments

Tattooed Fish

“In Wu Han China, people have been purchasing tattooed fish. Customers can chose from many different Chinese characters such as “Wealth, Dragon, Longevity, Happiness…”

“These tropical fish have been very popular as people buy them for Fengshui and they are supposed to bring you good luck.”

via netorama

Categories: China, Freshwater Species, Goldfish, Interesting, Non-Fishing, Oddities, Tattoos

Monday November 27th, 2006 @ 12:18 PM | Jonathon Marshall | Comments

Plastic Surgery, From Hollywood to the Fishbowl

Lucky the Comet Goldfish underwent a surgical procedure to remove 6 unsightly, but benign, tumors that had grown over his scales. It’s not uncommon for goldfish over the age of 10 to develop tumors according to the vets. The surgery took about 35 minutes and would have costed nearly $150, but was done for free because the operations were performed in front of aquarium staff and veterinary science students to help educate them on health and diseases among fish.

“Goldfish can live until they’re 20 years old and owners become attached to them just like any other pet,” he said.

“It isn’t uncommon for people to seek vet treatment for their fish.”

The cosmetic procedure is so popular that Dr Greenwood performs up to 60 operations each year to fix aesthetic flaws on pet fish in Victoria and NSW.

“Performing operations in front of aquarium staff and veterinary science students helps to educate them about potential health problems and diseases of fish,” Dr Greenwood said.

Of course this entry wouldn’t be complete without some safe, but scary plastic surgery pictures.

Categories: Australia, Goldfish, Interesting, News, Non-Fishing, Oddities

Saturday December 10th, 2005 @ 10:13 PM | Jonathon Marshall | Comments

Random Fish Stories

Among the many odd foods consumed during eating contests around the world are live goldfish. Many years ago Bill Kazmaier ate an all-time record 1000 fish which was four times his nearest competitor.

The live goldfish were swimming in large bowls in front of each of the competitors. On the start signal, he and the other competitors began. His competition would catch a fish one at a time and swallow it. Not Kaz. He would take the bowl and drink the water with the fish in it.

You may be thinking that the name Bill Kazmaier sounds familiar, well if you were ever a fan of strongman contests in 1980’s then you should be very familiar with his name. Kaz was not only a pro at eating goldfish, but is arguably one of the strongest men to ever walk the earth.

via mcshane-enterprises.com

Categories: Food, Goldfish

Saturday November 19th, 2005 @ 2:57 PM | Clive Mathias | Comments

Sunday Reading

• Goodbye Goldie. The BBC reports that the oldest goldfish in the world has died at the ripe old age of 45.
• Does your fish glow? Fish, it seems, glow for all manner of reasons.
• Rare dolphin dies. The BBC reports that a rare striped dolphin has been found dead in Cornwall after being caught in fishing gear.
• Fisherman’s Calendar. The best times to go fishing, according to In-Fisherman.
• Houston, British Columbia’s claim to fame, the worlds largest fly fishing rod!
• Greenpeace looses. BBC news reports that Greenpeace has lost its High Court attempt to overturn a government ban aimed at protecting dolphins.
• Fairway fishing! The New York Times reports about fishing opportunities on golf courses.
• Shark population dropping. NewScientist.com reports of devastation in shark European populations.

Categories: Fishing, Freshwater, Goldfish, Saltwater, Sharks, World

Sunday October 23rd, 2005 @ 12:55 PM | Clive Mathias | Comments