Sparrow asked:
The guy hasnt got a heated pond or anything, I just finished my pond and I really want fish, a lot of people told me its too gold this time of year to put them in, which is fine. but if I buy some one elses pond fish, can they go in mine?
I dunno, some 1 said if your pond isnt deep enough and winter comes you will need a heater?
The guy hasnt got a heated pond or anything, I just finished my pond and I really want fish, a lot of people told me its too gold this time of year to put them in, which is fine. but if I buy some one elses pond fish, can they go in mine?
I dunno, some 1 said if your pond isnt deep enough and winter comes you will need a heater?
It depends on where you live. In the south would be ok. But if you live in Maine, not a good idea.
yes you can, but what you need to do is put the fish in a bag with water and air sealed. put it in your pond to let the water aquemate to the desired temperature so that you don’t shock the fish when you let him out of the water. Put him in your pond in the bag for about 15-25 minutes.
The fact you have no fish in your pond at the moment means that you could put the other guys fish into your new pond.
If you had your own fish already in the pond then you would have run the risk infecting your fish.
I would suggest the best time to introduce fish into your pond is when the water temperature reaches 10c or above.
Adding fish is fine so long as it is done correctly.
Why would he need a heated pond for koi?
~A pond should be at least three feet deep. It’s tricky using a heater. Koi are coldwater fish and if the water is heated too much it is very unhealthy for them.
If your live where your pond freezes over in the winter you don’t need a heater – you need a de-icer – a way to keep a hole in the ice so that the gas exchange can continue (check out a website like Dr’s Foster Smith). If your pond isn’t frozen over now, and I assume this other person lives in your area – there is no reason why you can’t put his fish in your pond as long as you acclimate them to the temp by floating the bag you bring them home in for 15 – 20 minutes. Enjoy your pond!