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	A few beginner's questions
smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	Okay... I've read some sites that are saying that I only need a filter if I feed the fish or keep koi (What?! ), and that I don't even need to feed the goldies if I have lots of anacharis in there. That just seems mean and wrong to keep a fish like that unfed and unfiltered... does anyone do this? Does it work? Also. I know fish can be wintered fine. But what about turtles, if I chose to have them? Can they even go with larger fish?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
M.J. Fingerling Posts: 27 Kudos: 31 Votes: 0 Registered: 31-Mar-2005	There is a BIG difference (imo) between the conditions in which fish might "survive" and in which they can THRIVE.......responsible aquariusts want their finned friends to thrive. Stick to what seems to have been your original plan BEFORE you were so misled as to what would be a proper set-up, it will be the best for your fish and your piece of mind as a pet owner!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	I thought so I can't believe anyone would put a domestic animal in a man made enviornment and expect it to take care of itself perfectly! ]:\|
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Yes you do need filtration for ponds but as far as feeding. If there is a limited amount of fish and a large enough pond, It is possible that you don't have to feed them. Mostly because the goldfish would eat natural things that fall in the pond or occur in the pond. Though as they get bigger it would become harder to maintain good health. So it is possible not to feed them but not reccomended. Also most of the tubs that have no filtration and no feeding occur with white cloud minnows and a lot of live plants.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22


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