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Bruce, the giant goldfish
Selective breeding, a good diet and plenty of exercise... the secret of Bruce's size.
Two Hong Kong fish breeders are angling for a place in the Guinness Book o f Records with a giant goldfish the size of an average housecat. Bruce, more formally known as a Red Oranda, measures 37.2 cm (15 in) long and is big enough and strong enough to give any hungry tabby second thoughts. Scooping up the writhing orange bundle with both hands, Louis Chan beamed and attributed Bruce's bulk to selective breeding, a good diet and plenty of exercise. "Every fish breeder dreams of owning the biggest fish,'' said Louis as he and his brother Jackie showed off the grounds of their large fish farm in Dongguan in China's Guangdong province. Guinness has no category for the longest goldfish, but the Chans secured a certificate of authentication from Chinese officials late last year and are confident Bruce will eventually win a place.
Compiled by Nimi Kurian
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