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not super sure, to sum up what happend Obsessed with fish was looking for fish for their pond but the thread got sidetracked and kinda got swampedOutdoor or indoor pond? How cold are winters if outdoor?
it seems OP is in Sydney AU according to their descriptionIs this pond going to indoor or outdoor? The problem with outdoor ponds, is 1) predators can easily snatch the fish out if there's not a net over it, and 2) Winters can get really cold in some areas, so a hard working heater would be required.
46 .7 is lowest average, but who knows with outlier temp days, I suppose we will just have to wait for OP@Obsessed with fish is in Sydney I believe and said the pond was on a covered porch. That’s as much as I know. Fish selection is going to be dependent on whether or not the pond is going to be heated, or if the porch is enclosed and heated. As far as I can tell, winter temperatures in Sydney reach the low 60s. But I’m in NY so I really don’t know.
Would need the OP to post how cold it is in the winter, and fi he would be willing to buy the proper equipment for it. We would also need to know the hardness of his water. After that, then we could discuss stocking options.it seems OP is in Sydney AU according to their description
Fancy Goldfish need a minimum tank size of 55-60 gallons for a single fish, so this would not work.Could get away with having a single fancy goldfish too
46 .7 is lowest average, but who knows with outlier temp days, I suppose we will just have to wait for OP on porch detailsWould need the OP to post how cold it is in the winter, and fi he would be willing to buy the proper equipment for it. We would also need to know the hardness of his water. After that, then we could discuss stocking options.
Fancy Goldfish need a minimum tank size of 55-60 gallons for a single fish, so this would not work.
well, not really. A 40 breeder has a lot more useful space than a 55 does. A 29 gallon tank is perfectly fine for a fancy goldfish, as long as you have just the one.Would need the OP to post how cold it is in the winter, and fi he would be willing to buy the proper equipment for it. We would also need to know the hardness of his water. After that, then we could discuss stocking options.
Fancy Goldfish need a minimum tank size of 55-60 gallons for a single fish, so this would not work.
I think it depends on the fish@James_O if you do a quick google search you'll find that most people recommend 20 gallons per goldfish. Which to me is a bit small lol I lean towards 30 gallons per goldfish myself
From seriouslyfish.comwell, not really. A 40 breeder has a lot more useful space than a 55 does. A 29 gallon tank is perfectly fine for a fancy goldfish, as long as you have just the one.
sure but we're talking about goldfish, correct?I think it depends on the fish
You can't trust the first thing you see off of google. You will also see that it's "OK" to keep a Betta in a 1 gallon bowl, and yet we all that's not accurate whatsoever.@James_O if you do a quick google search you'll find that most people recommend 20 gallons per goldfish. Which to me is a bit small lol I lean towards 30 gallons per goldfish myself
I don't condone glowfish, as they have been genetically altered. It's cruel IMHO, and I don't think anyone should support that side of the trade. (They also usually have underlying health problems)That gives me an idea, OP wanted sharks as they are cool, what about some glowfish? they are also interesting with a gimmick of something
For common goldfish, yes. They're a normal shaped fish that is fairly active. I've been referring to "fancy" goldfish (ryukin, oranda, ranchu, moors, butterflies, etc) as they're eternally dopey fish that aren't really active lolFrom seriouslyfish.com
"It is recommended to have at least 120×45×45 cm (4×1.5×1.5 ft) for fancy goldfish or at least 180×60×60 cm (6×2×2 ft) for common goldfish. Those are the sizes of tanks that I have seen them grow to full size in. I think part of the reason is that they (especially the “normal” body shaped) need the swimming space, but also goldfish produce a lot of waste and the maintenance burden in smaller tanks is too high for the average fish keeper."