All of these are untrue, as we break down in this article. In fact, goldfish are actually an incredibly diverse, hardy, and large species of fish that can live quite a long time. There are also ...

Goldfish possess genetic traits that allow them to swell up to four pounds—the size of a Chihuahua. Experts say that's why ...

and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared it to raise awareness for Invasive Species Week. "This goldfish isn't supposed to be here. But someone released it, thinking they were being kind.