Is the goldfish hobby very popular in England?
The hobby of keeping goldfish is indeed popular in England but maybe not as widespread as it used to be. A few years ago most peoples first introduction to keeping fish started when they won a goldfish at a funfair as a prize. The practice is now banned as being cruel which is a good thing but means other fish are now equally as popular. Goldfish are very popular in garden ponds as well as more fancy varieties kept in aquariums. There are many aquarist clubs that specialise in goldfish and there’s a long tradition in Britain keeping and breeding goldfish. Perhaps the most famous goldfish developed in England is the Bristol and London Shubunkin’s.
