My goldfish outgrew their tank. Can I release them or rehome?

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My two pet goldfish are currently living in a 10 gallon tank. Now they are just to big for the tank(about 4-5 inches) and I want a pet store that can take them in. If not, where can I put them(can I put them in a river, or any other waters), so they won't die. Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

A pet store won't be able to take them due to disease risk to their stock, regardless of how healthy they are. You could advertise them as free to a good home on a buy and sell site. You can't just put them into a body of water as they wouldn't be used to it and would not survive. You don't necessarily have to keep them in a tank, even a large plastic box/ bucket would do.

My goldfish outgrew their tank. Can I release them or rehome?

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