View Full Version : Would this be ok for a Pond?
RobD23
03-25-2006, 5:03 PM
I was wondering if i would be able to put a few sunfish in my 1000 gallon pond with 9 koi that are larger then eight inchs each....How big do sunfish get, will they be ok in the winter...any info would be great Thanks! :thumbsup:
As long as the pond does not freeze over completely many sunfish will be fine including bluegill, the average size for an adult bluegill is around 8-10" but the record is over 16". They are one fish that truly does remain small if over crowded by other bluegill.
RobD23
03-31-2006, 4:09 PM
Where can i get them ...do they get sold in the stores or are they purely got in the wild
rottbo
03-31-2006, 4:23 PM
i would go for a sunny like the oranfe spot sunny check out this thread
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21738
otherwise i know someone that tried to kee p blue gills in a tank and they are mean little guys they bulleid his lmb into submission so just becareful that they dont beat your docile koi up
Filthy Sanchez
03-31-2006, 7:25 PM
Sunfish and koi!? My god man have you gone mad? It'll never work, it'll be anarchy, dogs and cats living together. You're a lunatic! LOL J/K Sounds alright to me, I've seen it done quite a few times and all was well.