Koi may just look like an oversized goldfish, but they're not even remotely related. Koi are actually a type of carp, and today they're some of the most expensive pet fish in the world.

heavier than what was previously considered to be the world's biggest goldfish, caught by Jason Fugate in Minnesota in 2019. It is also more than twice the size of a 30 lb. koi carp caught by ...

Locally, goldfish can be re homed at the Erie Zoo. In 2023, the zoo launched its Last Chance Lagoon program that offers a permanent sanctuary for unwanted goldfish or koi.