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You can't keep your fish anymore. What does CDC say about letting it go in a pond or river?

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  1. Don't, it may die or harm wildlife
  2. It's fine for goldfish
  3. It's fine in summer

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References

  1. CDC Healthy Pets: Fish www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/fish.html Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. CDC Healthy Pets: Fish www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/fish.html Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. Pennsylvania Sea Grant: Tips for Aquarium Owners (AIS prevention) seagrant.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aquarium-Owner-AIS-Prevention-Tip-Sheet-PASG-112124.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.
  4. Pennsylvania Sea Grant: Tips for Aquarium Owners (AIS prevention) seagrant.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aquarium-Owner-AIS-Prevention-Tip-Sheet-PASG-112124.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.

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