"It is critically important to inform the public that their pets can become pests that harm freshwater ecosystems."

Study.

A new study finds goldfish released into the wild can trigger rapid ecological collapse in lakes, threatening native species throughout the food web.

  • jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    15·
    9 days ago

    We have goldfish in a small decorative pond at our place. I was really surprised at quickly they breed. The first summer we got them we went trom 5 to over 20 in like two months.

    I never have to worry about them outgrowing the pond since local predators seem to keep them in check.