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A new kind of lake monster has been found, in the depths of Lake Tahoe: gigantic goldfish. Researchers trawling the lake for invasive fish species scooped up a goldfish that was nearly 1.5 feet long and 4.2 pounds.
“During these surveys, we’ve found a nice corner where there’s about 15 other goldfish,” environmental scientist Sudeep Chandra of the University of Nevada, Reno, told LiveScience. “It’s an indication that they were schooling and spawning.” The arrival of the fish, which were probably dumped there by aquarium owners, has Chandra worried — goldfish are an invasive species that could interfere with Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem.
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.
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JimLennon on February 22, 2013 at 10:39 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv15svR3hSg
Mark1971 on February 22, 2013 at 10:51 PM
The common carp is not a lake monster.
Fenris on February 22, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Neither is a humping robot. Interestingly, the article mentions neither.
Capitalist Hog on February 23, 2013 at 12:31 AM
Not interfere – change! Just as has occurred throughout history!
OldEnglish on February 23, 2013 at 1:55 AM
The sequester will kill the giant goldfish.
mudskipper on February 23, 2013 at 6:49 AM
Alternate Headline: “Humans Still Evil”
Lost in Jersey on February 23, 2013 at 7:30 AM
Yes but what does it taste like?
Yakko77 on February 23, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Carp? Trust me, you don’t wanna go there.
tommyboy on February 23, 2013 at 7:39 AM
Giant goldfish are not invasive…they’re just ‘out of status’.
BobMbx on February 23, 2013 at 7:52 AM
War on goldfish.
petefrt on February 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM
It isn’t a goldfish it’s an orangecarp.
TX-eye on February 23, 2013 at 8:50 AM
This is why it’s illegal to use live goldfish for bait in many states.
single stack on February 23, 2013 at 9:37 AM
The unstated assumption being “negative” impact.
Carp are not infrequently used to reduce mosquito populations and slow the spread of West Nile Virus, which relies on mosquitoes as a disease vector.
tanks mr. goldfish!
Terp Mole on February 23, 2013 at 9:44 AM
Another condescending eco-fascist assumption (no doubt sneered over a tin of foie gras and glass of Cabernet).
As any farm pond owner will inform the hyperventilating UN-Reno researchers, carp eggs are readily transported by waterfowl.
Terp Mole on February 23, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Go where? Christmas in Prague, maybe?
The traditional Czech meal at Christmas is carp and potato salad. Some Prague families keep their carp in a tub for a few days as a temporary Holiday pet for their children.
Carp diet determines flesh flavor. Grass-fed carp from clean waters aren’t bad when flavored with bacon. Conversely, benthic feeders (mud carp) taste like mud.
Terp Mole on February 23, 2013 at 10:23 AM