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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2024 • Article History

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Churchill joked his tropical fish were breeding so fast he'd have to 'move out on to the lawn'

tropical fish, Any of various small fishes of tropical origin often kept in aquariums. They are interesting for their behaviour or showiness or both. Popular varieties include the angelfish, guppy, kissing gourami, sea horse, Siamese fighting fish, and tetra.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.