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Goldfish
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Eats
Omnivorous and eat plants, algae, small crustaceans, detritus, and insects like mosquito larvae.
Lives
Domestic or eastern Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Behavior
Description
Goldfish are freshwater fish that are popular aquarium pets. They are known for their large eyes, lack of scales on their heads, and elongated bodies. Goldfish can come in many colors, including gold, red, orange, white, olive green, and grey.
Did you Know?
How can I Help?
When pet owners release unwanted animals into the wild, they can wreak havoc on native biodiversity. Goldfish can be harmful to local aquatic ecosystems in many ways, including:
- Competition: Goldfish compete with native species for food, resources, and habitat. They eat fish eggs, larvae, and aquatic plants, and also prey on snails, small insects, and juvenile fish.
- Habitat destruction: Goldfish can grow to be over a foot long and weigh up to nine pounds, and can destroy habitats for native species.
- Water quality: Goldfish can increase turbidity, which reduces oxygen levels in the water. They can also help spawn harmful algal blooms.
- Disease: Goldfish can pass viruses and diseases contracted in aquariums to other fish.
So when you get a pet, make sure you can give it the proper care and habitat.
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