Am I doing something wrong?

[P.A.NativesBPM]

I will hopefully be installing a 100-200 gallon preformed pond in my yard soon.
I've always wanted koi and I believe this is my chance, however, I know I won't be able to keep them for life.
I've talked to a guy with many large ponds, the largest of which being 120 square feet, who says he can take unwanted koi or koi that have outgrown a pond. He offers to come to the house and move them himself in a professional manner.
So would I be doing something wrong if I purchased two or 3 of these animals knowing they would outgrow my pond and have to endure the stress of moving?
Or do you think it would be an alright thing to do?


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[tlindsey]

I don't think you will be able to keep them out in the pond during winter. Someone else chime in

 

[cali~budfish]

I think a lot of pond owners like taking koi off people because you grew it out for them and everyone loves a free fish. I see nothing wrong with buying a fish and housing it for two or three years and then giving it to someone to put in a huge pond. If he is stressed from the move I'm sure getting to swim around in a huge pond will help relieve it.

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[P.A.NativesBPM]

I don't think you will be able to keep them out in the pond during winter. Someone else chime in

There are ways to winter fish in ponds. If you are specifically worried about my PA winters, don't be, as a heater could easily be installed.


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[MyGiants]

Why not keep Goldfish they don't get as big. You could get some Fantails,Orandas or Ranchu's or just comets..

 

[vanman]

Fish are re homed all the time. As long as it is done safely with a net and no hooks! (-;

 

[tlindsey]

Agreed, just was concerned about depth of pond .

 

[vanman]

Depth is a concern with predators and heat and cold and water chemistry. All can be taken care of. Summer aerate and oxygenating plants and do your water changes. Winter heat it a little and don't feed under 62 degree some say 58 degrees and if you have predators a fish tunnel helps depends on what you got living in the area.

 

[P.A.NativesBPM]

Depth is a concern with predators and heat and cold and water chemistry. All can be taken care of. Summer aerate and oxygenating plants and do your water changes. Winter heat it a little and don't feed under 62 degree some say 58 degrees and if you have predators a fish tunnel helps depends on what you got living in the area.

It will be in a fenced yard in which I've never seen a living mammal other than my dogs.i didn't know the point of not feeding was so high but ill take your word for it.
Thanks everyone!


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[duanes]

200 gallons is a bit small for koi, and a preform that size will easily freeze solid in winter. I over winter all the fish in a pool in the basement, because
I have a small in ground pond of about 500 gals, and it freezes solid in Wisconsin. It has 1 koi (not an adult yet) and a few goldfish, and in 2 seasons the koi has outgrown it, and is ready for the 1500 gal pond.