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would it be ok to release my dads goldfish into a pond with bass an crappies, after being in a 10 gallon tank for 10 years, yesi know they're very stunted, there about 3 inches

If the pond has any entrances to any other waterways, don't do it.

The bass will most definitely eat the goldfish, but if you're willing to risk that, then go ahead. It's best to do it while the weather's still warm.

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I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.

couple of things, bad idea, unless it is ur pond and u know that the fish cant get out, and go to another pond.

bass can get large, and are aggressive feeders so probably the goldfish wont make it, there are small indoor ponds that will be better than the 10 gallon, and really whats done is done. they cant have too much time left.

there are alot of problems when people release animals into ponds/lakes. best is really not to. just one thing can cause major problems.

i really arge u to take my advice, and not let them go into a wild envirnment. Even more if u dont own that body of water.

Last edited by bettachris at 14-Sep-2005 21:16

Die by stunting or possibly die by being eaten. I think I'd take the chance and toss them in the pond provided like what was said above they can't escape the pond to wreak havoc on the local waterways. They can't be happy in that tiny tank. Now the best option would be to get a larger tank/indoor pond even if you have to do a temporary setup and see if they'll grow any. Then if they do toss them in the pond. You can always try to find someone with a bigger tank or a fish store that would take them. If the weather isn't about to get really cold you could probably use a big stock tank outside but it will freeze fairly easily and kill the fish.

yea, i am sure u can understand my veiw on not letting them go, unless u are 150% sure that they cant get out. it can mess up the entire ecosystem by u. the best thing, would be to just keep them inside, and find a larger tank, chances are they will die out side,

another reason i haven't thought of, well two of them,

it maybe illegal, and it is highly not adviced by pro's(such as when u let a turtle go.)

second this animal is already domestice, so how will it eat, maybe this is only true with land animals, but it may die of not eatting,

also u careful of dieases that can be transfored, it can destroy the entir lake.

A lot of people might recommend a season in an unheated greenhouse or in a conservatory before expecting an indoor fish to take the sudden leap to outdoor temperatures. Depends on the local weather really, but a cold snap could kill it stone dead.

If the bass are more than 9 or 10 inches long the goldfish won't last long...

Also, illegal in many places to introdce fish to the wild like that. Only do this if this is a private pond with no connections to other bodies of water.