A "Fishy Tale" Quiz

[owllady]

Answer is a fish

6) Joined to us (6)

Thanks for any help

[cupid04]

mussel?

[owllady]

Thankyou cupid04 but I already have mussels as the answer to clue:
Sign of strength

[cupid04]

Sorry, I shall get my thinking cap on!

[cupid04]

ISURUS - genus of mackerel shark?

[Psybbo]

octopus?

[cupid04]

Too many letters Sib, put your specs on!

[Psybbo]

Ta cupid, appointment 4 years overdue
apologies owllady

[cupid04]

Your eyes are important sibton!xx

[owllady]

Thanks to you both.
Never heard of isarus but looks like it might fit

Always look after your eyes. I am still attending the eye specialist two months down the line after having shingles in my eye. Getting better but not right yet.

[Psybbo]

owllady, cupid, thanks I'll do it, hope it clears up soon x

[TheWinner]

I am sure HowardKennitby answered this as Braise or Braize.
Which is joining in metalwork and the name of a fish.