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Yes, they can live in small ponds.
As feral fish yes, but they are not native to any wild waterways as they are an ornamental, man made, fish species. They were bred from bronze-coloured wild Carassius species of carp (you can still see this bronzing in some "reverted" Goldfish, specifically black ones which go bronze as they get older).
The previous answer mentioned size. Common/Comet (long-bodied) Goldfish are all genetically programmed to get around 10"-12" in length excluding fins. They are strictly pond fish. The shorter bodied Fancy Goldfish get between 5"-10" in body length excluding fins. Fancies need at least 20 US gallons (75 litres) per fish, Commons at least 40 US gallons (150 litres) per fish, preferably more. In ponds the pond must be over 600 US gallons (2,270 litres).
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∙ 11y agoAssuming that the conditions of both the tank and wild are survivable, goldfish will tend to survive longer outdoors. Goldfish in general are quite durable, so living outside alone isn't an issue. In the wild, they aren't affected by the growth restrictions that tanks often cause. Goldfish also don't have very many natural predators in most places, so they can become both huge and numerous. In fact, goldfish and koi populations in some places have exploded so much that they threaten native species and disrupt entire ecosystems.
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∙ 15y agoYes! They are often found in ponds or lakes, mostly koi. They can get really big! They are related to carp, so they are really hardy.
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∙ 13y agoWell, um, goldfish live in water. They are coldwater, and do not live in saltwater. They need at least a 10 gallon tank for each goldfish.
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∙ 6y agono, goldfish don't live in the ocean because they are fresh water fish, they originate from Asia but only live in fresh water.
no, but i DON'T know were they do live.
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How long can wild goldfish live?
10+ years but they will need a very large tank.
Do goldfish come from the sea?
No, goldfish are freshwater fish. Any goldfish you buy in the store are tank bred and not wild caught.
How long do goldfish in the wild live?
Goldfish in the wild are thought to live around 40 years. They live around 30 years when held in captivity.
Where can you find a wild goldfish?
Wild Goldfish are found in the Yangtze river, but are very different from the domesticated goldfish. In the wild, goldfish can grow up to five feet long, and are reputed to live for hundreds of years.
How many years can a goldfish last for?
Fancy goldfish (the ones with a rounder body and double tail) live for around 5-10 years depending on breeding and water quality. Common goldfish (with the more streamlined body and single tail) can live for around 20 years. Goldfish very rarely reach this age because people keep them in tanks and bowls that are too small. It is a myth that they grow to the size of their tank, this causes stunting which shortens their life-span considerably.Well cared for, and in the right tank size, the life span of a goldfish can be 20+ years
Do seals live longer in the zoo or in the wild?
they will live longer in both but mostly in the wild because it's their habitat and is where they suppose to be anyways
Do snow leopards live longer in the wild or captivity?
they live longer both ways
What kinds of small fish live in an outdoor pond?
Some goldfish I guess. It depends on if it is wild or not.
Can goldfish be in the wild?
some live in the wild around in USA but there mostly found in China.In China there found around in lakes,ponds,and sloughs.
Do sea lions live longer in captivity or wild?
Sea Lions live longer in captivity. An average life span for a sea lion in the wild is 18 years and 23 in captivity. But, that does not mean an animal in the wild can't live longer than one in captivity.
Why wont my 12 inch baby alligater eat the goldfish i put in its tank?
Perhaps it is sick. Perhaps it is because it is a wild animal and NOT a pet.
When do the goldfish have the babies?
When they mate a few days after they will eggs. They tend to do this when it is about 70 degrees in the tank as it simulates spring when they would lay eggs in the wild.
