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RurouniX Small Fry Posts: 14 Kudos: 12 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2005	I have a pond outside and its got 10 gold fish and 3 koi's There are always floaties(gunk) in the water, is there a fish which can eat the algae and try keep things less murky aswell? I live in melb aus if that helps with fish and their temperature requirements we never get snow here in my area Last edited by rurounix at 13-Jan-2005 05:19
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	i beleive common plecos can take temperatures as low as 50 degrees farenheit. Correct me if i'm wrong someone.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	What size pond is this. For 3 koi and 10 goldfish it'd have to be quite large. Unless its over 1,000 gallons I'd guess that part of your problem would be overstocking/underfiltration and that correcting that issue may go along way towards solving your problem. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
RurouniX Small Fry Posts: 14 Kudos: 12 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2005	It is a sorta of oval its 1.5 metres across and 2 metres across the perpendicular it is .5 metres deep it has a waterfall aswell possible suggestions
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Doesnt sound like a 1000+ gallon pond to me. I would guess that that is most of your problem. I would reccomend getting rid of some of the goldfish and/or koi and getting a pond filter good luck with your pond, fish1
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	According to my calculations from the site calculators you have approximatly: Litres: 294.97 US Gallons: 77.93 UK Gallons: 64.89 Which is barely big enough for a few fancy goldfish, it is in no way large enough for koi let alone those 10 goldfish. You need to take the koi back and either build a larger pond for the goldfish or take all but 3 of them back as well. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	down sizing on my fish when ever i have tank problems always helps. i agree with babel 110%
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
RurouniX Small Fry Posts: 14 Kudos: 12 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2005	Ok i've given the kois and 6 of the gold fish to my faimly friend who have a massive swimming pool sized fish pond in their yard. Thanks for the assistance
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	its great to know u did what was best
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	very glad to hear they're in a better place. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Yes, great to know there in a better place. THat big a size of pond will be plenty big for the 3 koi and 6 of the goldfish do you have any pics of your friends pond it sounds awsome.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22


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