Fish News

• Pet catfish devastate ecosystems when set free: "The fish, in the family Loricariidae, are marketed as “plecos” or “algae eaters” and are popular in the multibillion-dollar pet industry. Several species of loricariids, also known as sailfin catfishes, have become established outside their native ranges after aquarium owners let them loose in warm fresh and brackish waters"
• Catfish are observed hunting and eating pigeons
• Fighting fish 'take a breather':"Dr Portugal explained that for the fighting fish this "seemingly gentleman-like behaviour" is purely tactical."
• Protect the Oceans: Don't Flush That Fish!