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	Pond Stock?
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I am digging a pond this spring of about 7' long 5' wode and 5' deep. I was wondering what would be the best stock for it, I really would like some Kio, so how many could fit in that sized pond? 4-5 maybe?
Posted 13-Apr-2006 13:38
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	How many gallons is that? Koi require large ponds/tanks. Inky
Posted 15-Apr-2006 16:53
zachf92 Big Fish Posts: 343 Kudos: 255 Votes: 233 Registered: 31-Dec-2005	Your pond is a little small for koi, so how about this stocking instead? 5 Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus; swims in upper layers of pond) 5 Golden Orfe (Leuciscus idus; swims in upper layers of pond) 5 Tench (Tinca tinca; swims in lower layers of pond) 6 Goldfish (swims in lower layers of pond) All of these fish are cold water cyprinids, and the tench look somewhat like koi in terms of color Btw the pond will be about 1300g
Posted 15-Apr-2006 18:03
zachf92 Big Fish Posts: 343 Kudos: 255 Votes: 233 Registered: 31-Dec-2005	Edited by zachf92 after reading some sources, koi could live happily in that size pond, but they would probably get stunted somewhere around 2 feet
Posted 15-Apr-2006 18:54
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Well a 2 foot Koi is big enough, but I don't really want them to get stunted though. The only options that are around here for pond fish are goldfish, shubunkins, koi, and fancy goldfish.
Posted 15-Apr-2006 22:55
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	I think you should go with the fancys and mabey a few comets. Personally, I'd try pearl-scales and blue moores if you can find them. I'd do this: 10x Various Fancys 6x Comets ^_^ Good luck with your pond! Inky
Posted 16-Apr-2006 02:27


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