Small freshwater fish ID

[rscott74]

This was taken today and I apologise for poor quatity. It was taken in a small pool close to Hetton Burn. I reckon about 10/12 cms and had bright orange/red underside. Can any one assist in ID and suggest if its presence indicates reasonable water quality. Thanks.

[yorkieuk]

I cant see the pic, but im guessing it would be a rudd.

[Dorts]

Originally Posted by yorkieuk

I cant see the pic, but im guessing it would be a rudd.

Or a male Minnow, about the right size.
Dorts.

[2dogs2000]

I think this is your picture.

[~T~]

Look like it's probably a male 3 spined stickleback.

[yorkieuk]

Aye I was completely wrong, definately go for stickleback

[bigdave60dog]

Originally Posted by 2dogs2000

I think this is your picture.

If that`s the picture it`s Male "redbreast" Three Spined Stickleback over it`s nesting site.
The male of this species builds nest the encourages female to lay eggs in it whilst he fertilises the eggs and brings up the young.
they are not especially choosy about water quality but they are brilliant to keep in an aquarium to watch the breeding process. On second thoughts I would not recommend this for inexperienced aquarists.
Dave

[~T~]

Originally Posted by bigdave60dog

they are not especially choosy about water quality but they are brilliant to keep in an aquarium to watch the breeding process. On second thoughts I would not recommend this for inexperienced aquarists.
Dave

How come? They are hardy adaptable little fish and are pretty easy to keep. As a kid I kept a single male in my back garden in a wee basin and fed it on earwigs. I think I had it almost a year before I set it free.

[rscott74]

Thanks everyone for your help.