Which cat could I get

[cassd]

There is a pond at my parents house that is cement with a line it's about 1000g but only 22" deep so a large footprint I live in montreal Canada and need to know a few things as I have never owned a catfish and before I start to do my own research would like to be pointed in the right direction so

1) what filtration would I need for max 4 cats what is a cheap DIY alternative?
2) what cats out there could live in this climate ( if needed I could bring inside but would prefer not to considering the size I have out side)
3) other option is koi but I'm not extremely interested in that

 

[cassd]

I really like tsn but doubt I can get one with my temps

 

[snake8myelbo]

You are going to need species that can tolerate coksl temps. What are your temp ranges winter and Summer. Filtration I would look at large pond filters like the ultimas. As far as catfish goes... North American species like flathead. Or a goonch would be cool. Can you post pics of this pond? Also check your local laws to make sure you can keep these cats.

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[cassd]

Ill try to get a pic tomorrow thanks for the tip wonder if I can find those around here

 

[Karl K]

Whats the pond dimensions?

 

[cassd]

15f x 7f c 18inchs

 

[fish squish]

No go on tsn and goonch. Try something like bullheads or channel cats. A pike/pickeral would be cool too.

 

[divemaster99]

Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Ameiurus sps., NA Flathead are all good options.

 

[Runitis]

No go on tsn and goonch. Try something like bullheads or channel cats. A pike/pickeral would be cool too.

Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Ameiurus sps., NA Flathead are all good options.

He lives in Canada, native fish is a no go legally. And that shallow and with winters we get I don't think anything will the survive the winter unheated. You would have to bring inside in the winter but really only thing I would say is koi or maybe a subtropical fish

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[Drstrangelove]

You'd have to heat that and cover it in the winter as the pond has a lot of surface and is very shallow. Before doing that, I'd look at the cost to dig it deeper or building an enclosure around it. Even a temp enclosure like an insulated shed might be more cost effective than running heaters 24/7 for 1,000 G in 0F to 20F weather.

1) ground will be around 56F under the pond
2) wind will suck up a lot of heat, so any windbreak will be helpful
3) ambient temps will suck up heat

Any enclosure, even 2x4 with 1/4 plywood lined with 2 layers of 4mm plastic sheet will drastically cut heat loss and reduce the heating bill, but it's still costly.