So oftentimes new goldfish owners don't realize anything's amiss until it's too late, and common diseases like fin rot, white spot disease, and fungal infections have already taken hold.

Native wildlife are instantly put at-risk from these population explosions as they have no immunity to the parasites and ...

If you have a pet goldfish, but are starting to get overwhelmed with taking care of it, don't just dump it in a local pond.

they also introduce foreign parasites and diseases that wreak havoc on the delicately balanced ecosystems wherever they go. And they aren't content to stay in one place. Goldfish are a rapidly ...

They can also carry parasites and diseases for which other fish lack immunity. Goldfish owners looking to part ways with ...

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