Category: Aquarium fish

The popular "Mickey Mouse Goldfish" is actually a species known as the Mickey Mouse Platy, and its distinctive pattern is entirely natural, not the result of artificial dye. The confusion often arises because some unscrupulous sellers do artificially color other types of fish, an unethical and harmful practice.

While historically consumed in some Asian cultures, most modern pet goldfish are not raised for food and carry serious health risks. This guide will detail how much goldfish can you eat—which is to say, none—by examining the significant dangers of parasites, bacteria, and chemical contamination.