Indoor pond fish suggestions

[Joshuakahan]

Hi I’m going to set up an indoor pond in the near future and I’m looking for suggestions. These are the fish I’m considering, but feel free to make additional suggestions. I would like to add some, but not all of the following and don’t worry about size of the pond, I’ll buy the pond after I know which fish will be going in
Larger polypterus like ornates and endis
Smaller p bass like kelberi
Ripsaw cat
Giraffe cat
Odoe pike
Smaller gar
These are what I’m considering so far and would like 3-4 fish total
Thanks for any input

 

[abominus]

Hi I’m going to set up an indoor pond in the near future and I’m looking for suggestions. These are the fish I’m considering, but feel free to make additional suggestions. I would like to add some, but not all of the following and don’t worry about size of the pond, I’ll buy the pond after I know which fish will be going in
Larger polypterus like ornates and endis
Smaller p bass like kelberi
Ripsaw cat
Giraffe cat
Odoe pike
Smaller gar
These are what I’m considering so far and would like 3-4 fish total
Thanks for any input

Ripsaw or giraffe catfish are a must. A pond with no catfish, that would be INSANE. Plus they will provide some bottom movement, help in eating lefovers and give you the opportunity to HAND FEED.
A peacock bass will not only provide some sick colouration, but also some extraordinary feeding experiences, which i find extremely cool in monster fish. It will also fill in the middle or mid portion of the pond.
Last but DEFINITELY not least, the renowned gar.

 

[Joshuakahan]

Ripsaw or giraffe catfish are a must. A pond with no catfish, that would be INSANE. Plus they will provide some bottom movement, help in eating lefovers and give you the opportunity to HAND FEED.
A peacock bass will not only provide some sick colouration, but also some extraordinary feeding experiences, which i find extremely cool in monster fish. It will also fill in the middle or mid portion of the pond.
Last but DEFINITELY not least, the renowned gar.

I like the idea! But I think it would be a gar or bass, I don’t know if I’d mix them

 

[tlindsey]

Hi I’m going to set up an indoor pond in the near future and I’m looking for suggestions. These are the fish I’m considering, but feel free to make additional suggestions. I would like to add some, but not all of the following and don’t worry about size of the pond, I’ll buy the pond after I know which fish will be going in
Larger polypterus like ornates and endis
Smaller p bass like kelberi
Ripsaw cat
Giraffe cat
Odoe pike
Smaller gar
These are what I’m considering so far and would like 3-4 fish total
Thanks for any input

Ripsaw catfish and 2 Florida Gar would be my choice.

 

[Trouser Cough]

That's going to be a hell of a big indoor pond to house all that.

It's been my experience that of the different Peacocks the Kelberi has a tendency to not only be the smallest but also the most likely to cause trouble in the hen house. I've got a little Kelberi that's about 10" long and he'll go up against a two foot Mono no problem. Runs around flaring all the time. Has no idea he's not the tank rooster. I sometimes walk in expecting to see his heinder hanging out the mouth of something much larger but noop... not yet.

Surrounded by a bunch of similarly sized fish though I bet he'd be a complete richard.

 

[Joshuakahan]

That's going to be a hell of a big indoor pond to house all that.

It's been my experience that of the different Peacocks the Kelberi has a tendency to not only be the smallest but also the most likely to cause trouble in the hen house. I've got a little Kelberi that's about 10" long and he'll go up against a two foot Mono no problem. Runs around flaring all the time. Has no idea he's not the tank rooster. I sometimes walk in expecting to see his heinder hanging out the mouth of something much larger but noop... not yet.

Surrounded by a bunch of similarly sized fish though I bet he'd be a complete richard.

It’s not all of that, I’d like to pick 3 from the list or some other suggestions in the 1-2’ range

 

[Trouser Cough]

At every feeding there's at least a quart or two of water that gets tossed out of the tank.

And yeah... it's the Peacocks. Ought to be a fun pond.

 

[luminary]

Thanks for information!

 

[zainwahid]

I really like the suggestions so far! If you’re setting up an indoor pond, I’d definitely recommend looking into hardy species like goldfish or koi since they adapt well. Some people also have success with cichlids, but you’ll need to watch their temperament. Choosing the right mix really depends on your pond size and filtration.