Giant goldfish in Lake Tahoe

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Giant goldfish in Lake Tahoe
February 22, 2013 07:23PM

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A new species is lurking in the waters of Lake Tahoe - the beloved goldfish. The warm water fish, commonly raised as pets, are invading the pristine lake, taking food and space from native species. And, they're also growing to be quite large.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/02/22/5210314/goldfish-growing-thriving-in-lake.html

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Dearborn

Re: Giant goldfish in Lake Tahoe
February 22, 2013 09:10PM

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Bad, but not near as bad as the piranha variant that was found in a creek near Merced a number of years ago.

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plawrence

Re: Giant goldfish in Lake Tahoe
February 23, 2013 10:32AM

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Are you referring to the legendary (any mythical) prout ?

http://www.sciencebuzz.org/blog/story-great-prout

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Dearborn

Re: Giant goldfish in Lake Tahoe
February 23, 2013 11:01AM

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The fish that I am referring to was mentioned briefly in "The Merced Sun-Star" and was believed to be a solitary find. I also heard a rumor of a small alligator in a Chowchilla area slough, but I was never able to confirm that one.