Mixed exotic pond in Florida

[spencer0t]

Here's the stock the pond is heated in winter could you tell me if this would work

1 bowfin
1 Florida gar
2 largemouth bass
2 peacock bass
2 pairs of convicts for food
2 firemouth
1 silver arowana

 

[Chub_by]

First you might want to tell us how big the pond is and how it is filtered.

 

[Fish on Fire]

Just FYI, the fire mouth will end up being food too. I'd add the smaller fish first, let a colony get established, and then add the press. I would also get ahold of jewel cichlids and live bearers for the same purpose.

 

[spencer0t]

First you might want to tell us how big the pond is and how it is filtered.

10 feet long by 10 feet wide and 2 and a half feet deep it is filtered with a skimmer,water fall,live plants

 

[MrsE88]

Why so shallow?

 

[milkman407]

birds of prey are gonna get all the fish, good luck.

 

[spencer0t]

Why so shallow?

Should I make it deeper

 

[spencer0t]

birds of prey are gonna get all the fish, good luck.

Why because it's shallow half of it is is covered by the roof

 

[MrsE88]

I personally would. The fish will feel safer and the water temp will stay more consistent. Shallow water will heat up fast.

I was just curious if there was a reason you wanted it so shallow.

 

[spencer0t]

I personally would. The fish will feel safer and the water temp will stay more consistent. Shallow water will heat up fast.

I was just curious if there was a reason you wanted it so shallow.

No reason that's why I was getting your guys/gals opionion how deep should I go 3 and a half or 4