can you put a goldfish from a tank into a pond?

Question

if you have goldfish in a tank indoors is it possible to move them to an outdoor pond? thanks in advance! x

Answer 1

You could move them but you would need the same equipment you have in the tank now for them out to the pond. Pond water is not the same and they would freeze from the cold. Any pet store that sell fish could tell you the things you would need to put in your pond before putting goldfish into it...

Answer 2

yes, its not a problem at all, if your pond and aquarium have very different water, on your next water change start filling the aquarium with pond water. Do this over 2 or 3 water changes. If the temp is greatly different, bag the fish and float them before putting them in the pond.

And just to be double sure, this is YOUR pond right? Not a natural one. As it's legal most everywhere to introduce foreign species into the ecosystem.

I also assume your pond is set up with all the filtration and pumps required to support fish.

If where you are is cold enough for water to freeze solid, you will need a pump you can leave running through the winter or a pond at least 3 feet deep to leave them there all year round.

Don't feed your goldfish below 15oC.

Answer 3

it depends on the pond and it depends on the goldfish.

Large, ornamental ponds are great for goldfish and koi. However, you should have a fountain for aeiration and some sort of filter system. UV sterilizers are great too for smaller ponds. You should allow about 50 gallons of pond per koi, and 30 per goldfish.

As for the goldfish, ornamental golds like Oranda, ryukin, pearl scale, telescope, bubble eye, celestial eye, and other round bodied goldfish are too slow for life in a pond. They may get eaten and are more sensitive to diseases and water conditions. I have seen it done succesfully, but the death rate is higher with these fish. They are best kept to a long tank with 20-30 gallons per fish.

Common comet goldfish, Sarassa Comets, and Shubunkin goldfish are great and recommended for ponds, especially those that are too small for koi. If your fish is long bodied, then it is one of these.

If the pond is not ormamental, and is natural, keep in mind that a flashy gold, white, or red fish is a target. They can be seen very clearly and are not as quick as a lot of native fishes that live on live fish. Depending on your area, you could also get turtles. Snapping turtles and alligator snapping turtles can take your hand off they want, so imagine what they could do to your fish.

Large birds are a threat as well. In the north, Great Blue Herons and other fishing birds will find a pond of glittery fish and stay until they clean it out. There are products like pond nets and fake birds to help with this,but it may happen.

as with any move, you need to acclimate the fish to the new water. Put them in a container and add a small amount of pond water to the container every five minutes. do this until you have doubled the volume of water. This will make it half pond water and half tank water, allowing the fish to acclimate to temperature and water quality. Do this next to your pond so you won't have to move a heavy container. Gently remove the fish from the container and release into the pond. Enjoy!

Answer 4

4" goldfish would be happier in a pond than in a tank. Get a sparkling washing up bowl and 3/4 fill it with water from the tank. Then positioned the fish interior the bowl. Then waft the bowl interior the pond. After a pair of hours the water interior the bowl would be on the comparable temperature because of the fact the pond. gently upload some water from the pond till the bowl sinks and the fish swim out. do no longer overlook to maintain carry of the bowl.

Answer 5

Yes you can put goldfish in a pond but because there indoors only put them in the pond dering spring and summer becaue they will die in water 50 degrees and cooler.

Answer 6

Goldfish are small carp. I understand the shock of warm water to cold is the big issue. So they have to transition gradually. Also, remember, fish eat fish.

Answer 7

yes it is i do it all the time and they r fine they actually get bigger when they r outside i leave my in the pond all summer and it the winter they stay in the house in a tank good luck, happy new year!

Answer 8

Yes, I've done it. Actually they will thrive better in the outdoor pond, grow bigger and live longer.

Answer 9

well...I'm not an animal expert but I would think the fish would have to get used to the murky water or it might not be able to get used to it.Unless the pond is clean but I would check other peoples' answers.

Answer 10

yes, when spring time comes, your fish will love it