When introduced to a new, natural habitat, Goldfish tend to dominate over native species. In Tennessee, that includes eating native Newt egg masses. How do you get rid of unwanted goldfish?

Besides being a popular pet choice, goldfish are also used as feeder fish, bait, and to be kept in backyard ponds for their natural beauty ... with an appropriate habitat and diet to keep them ...

"Without a tank limiting their size, goldfish that once fit in the palm of your hand can balloon into giant, football-sized invaders that compete with native species for food and habitat," the ...

Often the largest found goldfish are unwanted pets that have been released into the wild by their owners. Discarded animals can negatively impact the delicate balance of a natural habitat.

“You see goldfish in the store, and they’re these small little fish,” Caleb Ashling, a natural resources specialist ... returned to the same spawning habitat each spring,” lead author ...

“These structures basically provide both spawning habitat and cover for adult fish, and it also provides protection for small fish,” said Jake Ball, Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch fishery ...