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

Despite their popularity, myths and misconceptions about goldfish abound. The most common myths are that goldfish have ...

"From cute to brute," it captioned the snap. Posted by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 The official USFWS website explains that although goldfish in pet store tanks may ...

The tiny, harmless-looking fish from the pet store won't stay 'cute' without a tank limiting their size. 'Goldfish that once fit in the palm of your hand can balloon into giant, football-sized ...

Releasing a goldfish into the wild can create "an invasive problem that can last decades," the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Brenton Blanchet is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. He has been ...

The official USFWS website explains that although goldfish in pet store tanks may look harmless, "in the wild, they don’t stay small." "Without a tank limiting their size, goldfish that once fit ...

While your goldfish may look tiny now, without a tank limiting its size, the Fish and Wildlife Service says it can balloon into a "football-sized" invader. The agency says a single goldfish ...

Meanwhile, Alex and Eddy say the fish are well taken care of. "The fish here last for weeks they keep them in a goldfish tank and are fed every week, every day in a little mini aquarium they have ...

the USFWS also recommends returning it to a pet store or donating it to a local aquarium or rescue group. The agency also noted that while it’s legal to use goldfish as live bait in some states ...