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	pleco in a pond
fishguyoo7 Hobbyist Posts: 95 Kudos: 128 Votes: 14 Registered: 02-Apr-2005	Can a pleco survive in a outdoor pond in flordia, pond already has some gold fish in it. www.responsiblethrashers.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	I would think it would depend on what temperature ranges your pond stays at or fluctuates from. What is the lowest temp the water gets at during the coldest part of the year? Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
fishguyoo7 Hobbyist Posts: 95 Kudos: 128 Votes: 14 Registered: 02-Apr-2005	i would say the water never get below 45 deg. in the coldest part of the year, which doesnt last long. Im not real sure im just visiting family here, (im from oregon) but they have too small of a tank with 2 large plecos in it. www.responsiblethrashers.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	That would be too cold. I don't believe there are too many pleco's that could survive below 68 degrees for any length of time. I might be wrong, but if I am someone else will surely correct me. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	if possible wait till spring. but i was just in florida /orlando n in the morning i think it is alittle to cold.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
crazyred Fish Addict LAZY and I don't care :D Posts: 575 Kudos: 360 Votes: 293 Registered: 26-Aug-2005	Then what do you do with them when it gets cold again? ~~Melissa~~ "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
freejoe Enthusiast Posts: 211 Kudos: 227 Votes: 756 Registered: 20-Aug-2003	have them put a heater in it and they will do very well in there The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an bacon and egg breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
koi keeper Moderator Posts: 3203 Kudos: 2033 Votes: 240 Registered: 29-Dec-2001	There is a huge difference between air temps and water temps. The volumne of the water will have a lot to do with it but I know pondkeepers in florida who keep their plecos in there year round. You need to take some temp readings. If you don't fall below the 60's which is very well possible don't hesitate to leave them out there Koi Empty chairs at empty tables, the room silent, forlorn.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	I agree with Koi... Feral Common Plecos have been caught from ponds, lakes, and rivers in central Texas (which is colder than Florida), and they are most definitely breeding and thriving. As long as your pond is over about 500 gallons, it should hold enough heat to be able to support plecos. The Common Pleco is an amazingly hardy species and can survive outdoor water temperatures down to 60 degrees (and I've even heard 55 degrees is possible). I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	She's right. pterys are being found all throughout the tip of the panhandle.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22


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