And yes, I do know that that "goldfish" is not a real goldfish, I just want to warn all the minors on this site. Do not release your pets into the wild. Whether it be a snake, dog, cat, or fish. These will all cause problems for your local ecosystem.

What this article fails to tell us, is that goldfish are invasive species. They THRIVE in these kinds of environments, causing all sorts of problems for the local wildlife. DO NOT release your pets thinking "Oh wow! I hope my goldfish gets that big!" Best case scenario, it dies. Worst case scenario? Your whole lake/pond will be destroyed thanks to your critter!