You might not be able to cuddle them, but it turns out you can teach your fish how to fetch.
In the video above by Youtuber sillyrabbit1983, we watch a smart midas cichlid fish interact with a man before fetching a toy.
Despite the myth that fish only have short-term memory, the experts at R2Fish school say all fish can easily be trained — the key is repetition and treats.
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Don't believe it's possible? Check out the short video above to see the adorably big-headed fish in action.
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