A PET goldfish has lived for so long that it has turned gray with old age.
Wayne Leach, 44, won Goldie at a funfair 12 years ago for daughter Nancy, now 19 — but it has outlived both of his failed marriages.
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The fish also has a “gammy gill and ADHD”, has survived two house moves and lives in a tank with a broken filter.
HGV driver Wayne reckons one of the secrets to Goldie’s long life may be killing off the competition, saying it would “stress out” any other fish in its tank until they die.
But the father of three, from Cardiff, admits to a soft spot for the pet.
He said: “Typically, you’re lucky if a funfair fish makes it back home.
“We never expected 12 years. He’s a tough cookie.
“I’m attached to him. I speak to him and he greets me.
“He’s close to the kettle so when I get up in the morning he comes to life.
“He’s like a dog, after attention and fuss. I give him a sprinkle of food and he’s good as gold.
“When he passes it will be a sad day. I don’t think Goldie is replaceable.”