Fishsam Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 HI there im new I used to keep fish 3 or so years ago and am thinking about getting back into it. Outside we have a halfbarrel pond and I am getting sick of the mosquito breeding ground so I was wanting some fish, gold fish will simply get too big and will much the hell out of the plants so It eventually came to me to use 5 or so White cloud mountain minows will these be alright outside in the Bay of plenty region year round? Or will it get too cold in winter? I also have a couple of spare tanks so was thinking of setting one up again. I want to try create a relativly low maintanance tank so was thinking a tank of white cloud mountain minows and maybe a small bristlenose, or other algae eater. And mayb setting up a tank that resembles their natural home, mabe a river bank type tank where tank is only 2/3 full with some rocks comming out of water + lots of plant life. Any info out there on wcmm's? pics of tanks? What do you think of this idea? Should I keep the tank cold or slightly heated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have WCMM outside in my pond all year round (i"m in Wlg) and they seem fine, be through a couple of winters now. However my pond is 1.5 foot deep and in the ground so I guess the temp wouldn't change as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Fishsam, how about going up to the information line above these posts. Seventh box in says, PROFILE Click it then go to the Profile Information, sixth box down says, location. Would you like to put where in the Bay of Plenty you are?? It does help. Especially if there are other forum members or club members nearby that can help you. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have a friend with a couple of half wine barrels and the same problem with mossies. I gave him a half dozen white clouds for each and the problem was solved. They will live in Chistchurch when the pond freezes over. They come from the waterways around the White Cloud mountains in China where it is extremely cold. They are realy a temperate fish and prefer the temperature cooler, rather than tropical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Fishsam.. what you intend to do will work quite nicely. Have fun another bonus is that you would more than likely increase the number of wcmm you originally started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Go for it fishsam! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 white clouds are great fish. i had bred them in a 9L tank successfully. will thrive in a pond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivienne Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Where can they be bought in Christchurch? Would love some for my pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I think I have seen them at the pet shop in Stanmore Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishsam Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Just another couple of questions, how often should I be doing water changes in that size pond? 25% every week or 2? It doesnt have a filter just a small submersible pump which pumps water up to an old water pump then falling back into the pond. How can I help keep it clean from fish waste, hopefully the white clouds wont make too much mess. It has one plant at the moment which I dont know the name of (stems stick up out of the water to oval shaped dark glossey leaves). I plan on adding a oxygenating type that is quite feathery and spreads over the top of the water hopefully good for breeding. should this be anough to keep it cleanish? There is a couple of litle snails (under 5mm) ive noticed in there at present which I will keep a close eye on for eating plants. other than that I am getting some white clouds in the next week or two Will also watch for any breeding behavior and turn the pump off if I see any or any fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Where can they be bought in Christchurch? Would love some for my pond. there are many lfs here that sells them. animates sells them at $3.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Fishsam, where do you find that type of fish in Alaska. It would be miles too cold in the winter there for them. Unless the pond is over 6 foot deep they will end up in a popsicle. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishsam Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Have entered location to Tauranga now, was busy earlier. thankyou for reminding me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Another Bay of Plentarian.. We are getting as bad as Wainui Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I dont do water changes in my pond, thats what rain is for. If we have a long dry spell (not often in Wlg) I put the hose in on low for a hour or so. But my water is pretty green some people like clear water in their ponds, IMO it doesn't look natural and I don't want the hassle but each to his own. If you want clear water you really need to get a UV filter and add a big filter, a container full of standard filter media attached to the input of your pond pump will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelers Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 A good cheap pond filter I have seen is a homebrew barrel filled with scoria. Pump into the top(drill a hole and seal) and the tap at the bottom is the outflow. probably around $20 (not including the pump) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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