Naz_Nomad Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I have been reading about Rosy Barbs and ponds. Are they suitable for a pond in New Zealand (specifically Auckland)? According to some sources, they have a much better cool temperature tolerance than WCMM's. According to others they don't. Would the pond need a heater in winter if Rosy Barbs were in there? Would they actually survive in a pond as information about their temperature tolerance is conflicting and confusing. Apart from Goldfish and WCMM's, what are the other options for NZ ponds that are commonly available? Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Golden barbs? or maybe paradise fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz_Nomad Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I think Golden Barbs would prefer warmer water than a garden pond in New Zealand. In the two websites I checked, both gave their lower temperature range as 18 celcius which, even allowing for seasonal variations and night temperatures in their natural habitat would be above what they would have in my garden Paradise fish are a possibility as the google result I found gave them the same temperature tolerance as Rosy Barbs i.e. down to 14 degrees, which by my reckoning is acceptable for a pond in Auckland as long as there is a heater for the bottom for winter. WCMM temperature tolerance is listed as down to 16 celcius and there are reports of them being kept successfully year round in New Zealand ponds, but I would prefer to have advice on heaters for winter before I start digging. Anyone out there have experience keeping fish other than WCMM and goldfish/koi in ponds in the Auckland climate? Would Danio's survive outdoors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 have had peppered cats outdoors year round in hastings for years,had a friend with golden barbs and also rosy barbs in palmerston north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Caryl had some goldens outside i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I have had rosy, golden and odessa barbs outside here over summer. The will tolerate down to 18C so I have to bring them inside over winter but Auckland is supposedly warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz_Nomad Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks for the tips guys. I think I'll be aiming for Barbs once the thing is dug (for which I have my permission slip from the Mrs to follow our wedding in early December). All I want for Christmas is a good spade... Does anyone heat their pond in winter? And finally... Any tips on hardy plants suitable for a new pond? I'll try to remember to photograph each stage of construction and post here for advice and criticisms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 i have heard of Pacu being kept in outdoor ponds 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I have never seen it done but I guess you could heat a goldfish pond the same way as a swimming pool. Put in a pump and push the water through a heap of alkathene pipe in the sun. Would probably look a bit ugly but I think that would depend on where you could hide the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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