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Wfish Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 25 Votes: 18 Registered: 30-Jan-2005	I have some relatives who got a pond about a year ago. The pond is 200 gallons, and has a little bit of an algae bloom. We sometimes hear a frog there, too. My question is: they want to put some goldfish in. What are some easier varieties, both fancy and non-fancy, and how many can fit in the pond?
Posted 13-May-2006 21:46
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	you never ever really want to mix fancy and non fancy goldfish together. i think that koi and comets and commons will get to big for a 200 gallon. it would be great to know the weather by u? is this an all year around pond, so the right fancy goldfish can be decided. my guess would be a red cap school.
Posted 14-May-2006 02:06
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	I think you could actually do a few commons (3-4) or do some fancies (8-10) Koi would be too big for that size but commons/fancys stay under 12 in. Inky
Posted 15-May-2006 05:09
Dolf Enthusiast Posts: 203 Kudos: 180 Votes: 46 Registered: 09-May-2004	Shubukins They look like koi, but do not get as big as comets. They also can be found in a vail tale variety. I've been keeping them for years people always ask me where I got my cute little koi.
Posted 19-May-2006 07:22
Wfish Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 25 Votes: 18 Registered: 30-Jan-2005	Well, evidently the goldfish are doing A-Ok, but 1 got eaten by a mink. They got a mix of shubunkins and orandas, and it looks very cool.
Posted 08-Jun-2006 02:21


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