would this be cruel?

[ctenopoma]

would it be okay to keep a giant gourami in a large pond for the summer but in the winter keep it inlike one of those giant plastic bin things to store stuff if I used HOB filters? I saw ones that are kind of transparent

I really want one but Also want it to be happy if I do end up getting one

 

[killerfish]

if the plastic tub is big enough it wouldn't be cruel

the thing is those tubs flex when filled so you would need to find a way to keep the sides straight to get the HOB to fit on

 

[Pufferpunk]

You'll have to find a way to cycle the tub every winter.

 

[ctenopoma]

if the plastic tub is big enough it wouldn't be cruel

the thing is those tubs flex when filled so you would need to find a way to keep the sides straight to get the HOB to fit on

I'll probably have to a canister filter then.

 

[killerfish]

that woud work alot better you could use a power filter but like i said it may take a little DIY work

also you would have to keep it cycled mabye keep it up and running all summer or something

 

[ctenopoma]

do you think a shallow 150 g pond would be to small because it has ALOT more surface area (compared to an aquarium) for it to swim around but not so much depth

 

[BushFishRox]

if it is an out door pond I wouldnt, as the fish might get damaged from the sun. So I would go with something a little deeper and get some floating plants...

 

[ctenopoma]

I think it will be okay because it's in a slightly shaded area, and giant gouramis will probably eat every kind of plants except anubias

 

[killerfish]

what are the dimensions of the pond i'd make sure its atleast 18'' deep i would make sure that the pond does have some shade

 

[dmopar74]

for a full grown gg your gonna need like a 200g tub for the winter, not one of those walmart 10$ tubs.