Mayor Tim Busse | City of Bloomington Official website
Mayor Tim Busse | City of Bloomington Official website
Don’t dump unwanted goldfish or other aquarium fish in outside bodies of water. While it could seem like you are giving the fish its freedom, it is inhumane and illegal to release goldfish into the environment.
Goldfish are members of the carp family. These hardy creatures can live year around, even through a Minnesota winter, if the water doesn’t freeze or lose its oxygen. Once in a water body, it’s hard to remove them. Removal requires tracking and tracing, which is costly. There is also the cost of fixing any damage they cause.
“Goldfish are an invasive species,” Water Resources Specialist Jack Distel said. “They host diseases that can result in large die-offs and an unhealthy fish community.”
To report goldfish in local bodies of water, call 952-563-8748. For more information about responsible goldfish ownership, visitblm.mn/goldfish.
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