Do goldfish survive in lakes?
Do goldfish survive in lakes? Goldfish and carp can survive in frozen lakes and those with very poor water quality because they can live without oxygen for long periods, the Star Tribune reported. They also show up in healthier lakes. “I think that they are getting more and more common,” Bajer said.
Do goldfish grow in lakes?
Please don't release your pet goldfish into ponds and lakes! They grow bigger than you think and contribute to poor water quality by mucking up the bottom sediments and uprooting plants. Ecological destruction wrought by released aquarium pets is not new.