what coldwater fish is there and what can i keep together?

Answer 1

The two most popular types of pond fish are Goldfish and its family members; Koi. The goldfish, is a typical carp in that it does not have an angry bone in its body. They are neither territorial, nor carnivorous and will not willingly predate on other fish (except perhaps small fry that will be consumed as though insect larvae).

There are surface feeders, Usually available in the golden variety, orfe can make a very lively addition to a pond. Taking residence in the upper layers of a pond, the Orfe is a sleekly built shoaling fish and is capable of jumping clear of the water. Orfe prefer 'cleaner' water than the goldfish, but adapt well to a garden pond with lots of surface area. They are also likely to be the first of the pond fish to show a change in behaviour should water conditions start to deteriorate.

Almost a miniature version of the Orfe in appearance, the Rosy Red Minnow is a useful pond addition for exploring tight nooks and crannies in a well-planted pond. They are a shoaling fish, and can become very territorial come breeding time, the Minnow is one of the few carps to show aggression. It's a good job it's such a small fish!

Pond fish, just like other pets, produce waste that must be dealt with. Unfortunately for the fish, this waste remains in the water where they are living, until either it is physically removed from the pond, or broken down by the filter. Fish waste is produced in two forms, each of which has implications for the health of the pond.

Ammonia is a soluble waste product, excreted principally from the gills of the fish. It is very toxic to fish, even at relatively low concentrations, causing considerable damage to their gills. Even levels of ammonia that are not high enough to kill the fish will still cause them considerable stress. When fish become stressed, either due to ammonia or some other water quality problem, their immune systems become inhibited and they are left open to infection and disease. It is therefore very important to keep ammonia levels at zero, and this is the job of the filter.

Solid waste is produced from the undigested portion of fish food. Overfeeding, or the use of poor quality fish foods, can lead to excessive levels of solid waste in the pond. High levels of waste can have a number of undesirable effects: it uses up oxygen, it releases toxic pollutants into the water, it releases nutrients that encourage algae, and it can encourage the proliferation of disease causing organisms.

one way to reduce unwanted food sitting on the bottom is to put a tench in your pond, the only time you would be likely to see it again would be if you were to clean the pond out. Fortunately, golden tench (their colour is very similar to Orfe) are available as a visible, yet functional fish, inhabiting the depths of a pond and taking care of any food that may reach them at the bottom.

to reduce algae you need snails. (Viviparis malleatus) -The Black Japanese Trapdoor snail is the preferred species of water gardeners world-wide. Trapdoor snails are one of the few larger varieties that can survive the winter in Northern climates. This snail is a great asset in keeping algae under control as they groom your plants, planting pots and watergarden walls. They also cruise the pond bottom and consume decaying matter such as leaves and fish food. These are live bearing snails. They only breed a couple of times a year so don't expect them to multiply fast like regular egg laying snails. Full grown snails are around 3" long. My medium pond used to have abour 30 in it. When your snails breed and give live birth (perhaps twice a year) pick the tender baby snails out of the pond and rear them in an aquarium if you want to save them. Koi and other creatures find the tiny snails to be a great treat. Once they grow to an inch or so you can release them back into your pond or watergarden.

Answer 2

Wow. That tank isn't even sufficiently massive for what fish you have already got. A unmarried goldfish needs a minimum of 80 litres. and then yet another 30litres in step with extra goldfish. The filtration needs to be double that of the tank length. Fancy Goldfish are meant to get large 10-12 inches and difficulty-loose and comet varieties get 12-18 inches. and that they poo plenty. Your tank isn't even on the brink of with the flexibility to take care of one, much less the different fish. it is likewise important to renowned what the different 2 fish are. Are they tropical? in the event that they are tropical fish they might desire to no longer be saved with goldfish. Goldfish are coldwater fish mandatory a temp of 60-sixty 5 F, on an identical time as tropical fish want heat water around seventy 5-80 F. the only fish you tank ought to have in it, is a unmarried college of 6 White Cloud Mountain MInnows. yet do no longer upload them until you rehome your goldfish.

Answer 3

do you mean in a tank, like goldfish? I found that big fish try and eat smaller ones so just go for ones of a similar size, other than that they all pretty much live together happily

Answer 4

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Answer 5

realy there are only gold fish if you are having a tank?
pond there is a little more varity
tropiclal is better lots of varity and very difficult to keep

Answer 6

I don't understand fresh or saltwater? White or dark meat fish? I could help you but the way you asked I dont want to.

Answer 7

most varieties can be kept together, as long as they are similar size, goldfish (many varieties), shabunkins, blackmores, etc.

Answer 8

There is Cod and it goes very well together with chips. Happy eating!

Answer 9

tank or pond.