Originally published on Fri February 22, 2013 12:40 pm You're
going to need a bigger fishbowl. Scientists searching for
invasive species in Lake Tahoe scooped up a bright orange
goldfish measuring nearly a foot and a half long and weighing
more than 4 pounds, according to the website Live Science. (You
can see it here.) Environmental scientist Sudeep Chandra says a
survey has uncovered a "nice corner" of the lake where about 15
other giant goldfish were living, apparently after being dumped
there by aquarium owners. Finding that many domestic goldfish
(scientific name Carassius auratus) in one place is "an
indication that they were schooling and spawning," Chandra tells
Live Science. "It's unclear whether the giant fish were
introduced as fully grown adults, or while they were still
small, Chandra said. But even a small creature can have a big
impact, if there are enough of them. "The goldfish are just one
of several species of invasive warm-water fishes in Lake Tahoe.
'The invasion is resulting in the consum