zoezealand Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 my grandparents in scotland have a coldwater slow moving stream/pond in there garden, and they want fish for it, would goldfish/koi be allright in the coldwater (gets to freezing pt but no lower) or can anyone suggest a better alternative, someone suggested other carp spieces would they be fine (also they have to be readily available, as there are only a few small pet shops that stock fish in the area) thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Goldfish and Koi should be ok provided it is deep enough...need a depth of around 45-60cm so the fish don't freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 White cloud mountain minows would be OK on there own but would get eaten if there were goldfish as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 What sort of local native fish do they have? That would be the best bet - and free if they can catch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoezealand Posted December 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 most of it is shallower, but there is a 60cm deep place, and it never freezes over (the water flows a bit) the most common natives are trout, but i think they grow very big (and are not so interesting to look at) others (found by google) include: pike minnow roach perch powan gobby mullet flounder lamprey sturgen salmon and eel but i dont know if i can get to a river and catch something suitable before we leave on the 28th (and the picture of my 70 something grandparents trying to catch fish isnt really relalistic) i think i read something about WCMM being warmwater (or semi-tropical), and so would they still be alright? there is a subdivison in the pond, so i think ill get some commen goldfish and maybe either WCMM or natives thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoezealand Posted December 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 we are going into town tomorrow, so i foned the local pet shops to check avaliablity (cuz of xmas and stuff); both shops said that "we are out of pond fish, but have some common goldfish for coldwater aquariums," huh?? i know that fancy goldfish (orangas etc) need an aquarium as they are delicate, but provideing i lower the temp slowly wont common goldfish be fine for a pond even if they have lived in tanks?? i will get some tomorrow (9 tonight nz time) unless told other wise, so quick respone would be welcomed cheers kathryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 I take it that an "airport somewhere" is in Scotland?? In NZ we use the term "pond-fish" when we are trying to aquire KOI. . A 'naughty' fish in NZ although freely available from our biggest waterway. A goldfish is a goldfish, is a goldfish. They, not matter what their color or shape, are still Carassius auratus. Ponding them, they will gradually revert back to dark coloured fish. Don't be a coloured g/f in a pond. You make a better target for a heron etc. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoezealand Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 thanks i have updated my profile (since i found computer access outside airports) that makes sense, the 'pond fish' tank at my old LFS contained brown coloured fish, thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 comets are usually hardier than other fancy goldfish like orandas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 I personally would of gone for a trout. When they get too big the solution would be, Brown sugar, Salt, Pepper, parsley, garlic, and a really good smoker :lol: win win situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 Proof that smoking is bad for you - especially if you are a fish! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoezealand Posted December 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 went to the LFS, it was the best ive been to, but they only had a few overpriced runt looking ones, so i decided to go back to plan A, rainbow trout, i have located a near hatchery, and will pick up 10 small ones on tues i hope that they never get to big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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