Goldfish were a species of fish native to Earth, they were renowned for their short memory. The First Doctor stated he wasn't a goldfish when it was suggested he had forgotten the events of a mere moment ago. (DW: The Romans) In Cardiff as part of Torchwood Three, Suzie Costello bought goldfish in bulk and began killing them to test the Resurrection gauntlet. (WEB: torchwood.org.uk)