Mar 4, 2025 · A giant goldfish that was found in Pennsylvania prompted a warning from US Fish and Wildlife to fish owners begging them to stop released goldfish in the wild.

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. Corey Ketchum of the U.S. Fish...

Jan 16, 2024 · But released into the wild, the seemingly humble goldfish, freed from glass boundaries and no longer limited to meager meals of flakes, can grow to monstrous proportions. They can even …

Mar 3, 2025 · The USFWS said researchers conducting an electrofishing survey in Presque Isle, Erie County, found a gigantic goldfish larger than researcher Corey Ketchum's hand.

Feral goldfish found in Essex County, Ontario. Carassius auratus by Alexander Francis Lydon. The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of the order Cypriniformes. It …

Aug 17, 2024 · Goldfish can grow far beyond bowl size, sometimes over a foot long. Learn the myths, real risks of giant goldfish, and the care steps they truly need.

In 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.

Nov 23, 2022 · A fisherman has caught one of the world’s largest goldfish, weighing in at 67 pounds.

Dec 12, 2023 · Pet goldfish can grow up to 16 inches in the wild and are an invasive species in the Great Lakes. They are multiplying rapidly and harming the ecosystems they inhabit.

Dec 11, 2023 · Monstrous invasive goldfish measuring more than a foot in length are popping up in the Great Lakes—and in waterways across the United States —gobbling up native species and …