Carriej Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Hi. I have some Golden barbs on sale on trade me, and someone asked whether they would be OK for a pond. I said (guessed) I thought they would be ok for the summer, but some would not survive the witer. I know they live OK at 18oC. Has anyone ever tried to winter over golden barbs outdoors? I am in CHCH so we get colder temperatures that the north island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 Depends where you live and where the pond is situated (shade, open, sheltered from frost etc). Golden barbs certainly do well in ponds over summer but I would not overwinter them if the pond temp drops below 10C in winter. You could always put a heater in it I guess and/or cover the pond. If it is sheltered under a gazebo or something and you live up north I would give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 I had them breed for me in a pond in Whakatane and over winter Didn't count on the BIG flood in July tho. It would depend on where the applicant lives I suppose Carrriej. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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