Releasing a goldfish into the wild can create "an invasive problem that can last decades," the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...

I n Presque Isle, Pennsylvania, a giant goldfish was caught during an electrofishing survey. It serves as a reminder of why it isn't a good idea to release pets into the wild.

Goldfish are a common fish found in the wild, in pet stores, and in households worldwide. Since the 1600s, when these fish were initially introduced to the United States, they have become ...

A massive "megalodon" of a goldfish caught in Presque Isle, Pennsylvania, is a good reminder of why people shouldn't release their pets into the wild, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says. The ...

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A massive "Megalodon"-like goldfish caught last year in Pennsylvania has led to a new warning from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -- don't let your pet fish loose in the wild.

The average lifespan of a goldfish in the wild is 41 years, according to National Geographic, which reports that they can top 5 lbs. in the wild. As previously reported in late 2023, ...

When released into the wild, goldfish can harm the water quality in only two years. They can uproot plants, contribute to harmful algal blooms, and eat vegetation in environmentally and ...

Goldfish possess genetic traits that allow them to swell up to four pounds—the size of a Chihuahua. Experts say that's why you shouldn't release them into the wild.

Pictures shared online show a new glass tank containing around a dozen goldfish, which has been planted in a shallow pit next ...

(FOX NEWS) -- Aquarium fish don't belong in lakes and rivers. According to a report by Fox News, two anglers in different states recently made headlines for catching large goldfish in the wild ...

A pet store goldfish went from “cute to brute” after it was found in a Pennsylvania waterway at Presque Isle State Park – with US Fish and Wildlife now warning against dumping unwanted fish ...