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gstate
08-01-2005, 2:21 AM
I got a 65 gallon pond in the yard with 4 Koi (4-6") and a few goldfish, are there any other fish that can survive in there? what about turtles or other reptiles? I have a tub type pond so if I did get a turtle it wouldnt be able to get out unless I modified it.
Mattcomptonassvanhorn
08-01-2005, 2:26 PM
AROWANAS!
dialphantom
08-01-2005, 2:33 PM
high fin shark
Vitaliy
08-01-2005, 2:36 PM
AROWANAS!
How in the world will an Arowana manage in a 65 gallon tank?!
You need to re-consider your KOI's, they get about 3'. 65 gallon is way too small for even one.
http://www.enkoi.com/koi/images/hand_feeding.jpg
a pygmy sunnies, killies, guppies, 65 is to small for koi.
DeLgAdO
08-02-2005, 6:28 PM
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY TO SMALLL!!!!!!!!
rwatkins
08-04-2005, 2:42 PM
One koi per 150 gallons is a good rule of thumb to go by!
thamunsta
08-04-2005, 3:01 PM
yeah a 65 gallon pond is quite tiny
Mattcomptonassvanhorn
08-05-2005, 9:32 PM
a pygmy sunnies, killies, guppies, 65 is to small for koi.
I agree them guys get huge!
bluedempsey
08-06-2005, 1:41 PM
you could put some mosquito fish in there (minnow's)
Gr8KarmaSF
08-18-2005, 8:48 PM
Ever consider some tadpoles or crayfish?
oscar1
08-23-2005, 9:20 PM
u need a bigger pond
CichlidKid
02-13-2006, 6:20 PM
put some mosquitos in there, they might just barely fit. I;m talking about the insect of course.
KILLERKOI
02-16-2006, 8:27 PM
hey Dude save the money and save up for a bigger pond the koi alone are going to get to cramped in there qnything else will be way to much
phreakyfaerie
02-16-2006, 8:29 PM
i agree definately get a bigger pond before you think about more fish
Isn't a 65 gal pond a bird bath?
Aquaman
02-16-2006, 8:32 PM
Yea, do those guys a favor and get them a bigger pond.
DeLgAdO
02-16-2006, 8:34 PM
One koi per 150 gallons is a good rule of thumb to go by!
even that is too small
300 MINIMUM!!!
a pygmy sunnies, killies, guppies, 65 is to small for koi.
Are you telling me that the guy at walmart that told me a 10gal is fine for the koi they sell there was misinformed? I'm shocked! :WHOA: :liar: :jaw:
mothernature
02-16-2006, 8:49 PM
turtles eat fish and if they cant fit them in there mouth im sure they will annoy them to death by pecking and biting all of there scales off, some turtles are just plain scared of all fish. And most turtles leave the pond and end up in a parking lot. Snails are allways fun :)
you can allways try blue or gold gourami and a betta. Assorted male and female fancy guppies with real or fake floating plants should be nice over the summer;) make sure a crayfish has access to air , for example a rock island in the middle of the pond, the crayfish might end up trying to make it to a parking lot too.. ive heard of all tropical fish being bred outside in buckets or vacationing in the pond. But you must still make sure your fish have enough room. Some dudes quote---> General rule of thumb is 200-250 gallons per Koi and 100-150 gallons per Goldfish with proper filtration and partial water changes. If you have sufficient filtration, more can be kept but you are always in danger of something going wrong that will be harmful to an over populated pond......
Try Endlers live bearers they dont care how many of them are in a pond they will be happy to not be feeders ;)
KILLERKOI
02-16-2006, 8:59 PM
Isn't a 65g pond a bird bath?:ROFL: :ROFL: a 65 pond is a good beginer pond but as far as koi go they'll outgrow 65g pretty quick
KILLERKOI
02-26-2006, 6:37 AM
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/102195902_93733812c4.jpg hey guys heres my65g pond. im gona need 10 more then i will be done:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
Don4921
03-06-2006, 10:08 AM
good one! :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
jimsuy
08-09-2007, 10:59 PM
WOW.... VERY NICE KOI....
Same as above.... Invest in a larger pond instead of more fish. Koi are big fish w/ big poop, so proper filtration will be key in long term survival of your fish. Big fish need big pumps and oxygen.