i have guppies but i have been readinf that you can put them outside in ponds? is this true and if so how do you do this, do they need any speacil care? Thx in advance :)
2007-03-22 10:07:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes they can go in your outdoor ponds. You would just float them like you would for your aquarium. Let them get used to the temperatures adding a little pond water every few minutes then set them free. No they don't need special care, however you may need to crush the pond pellets since they will be too large for your guppies to eat. Even though the water will saturate the food eventually, other fish could hog it up first.
Unless your pond is very deep, I would suggest bringing them in in the winter if you are in the north. Texas, AZ FL. MS NC AK, SC CA AL are usually ok to keep them out.
2007-03-22 10:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Considering that most US produced tropical fish are raised in ponds in Florida, there's no problem keeping them outside as long as you can meet their temperature requirements. As long as the water will stay around 74-82, you fish will enjoy the added room and natural sunlight. Many people who keep their fish outdoors (at least part of the year) say the color is better after a summer in the sun.
A pond in the ground will keep more consistent water temperatures, but I've seem people use 1/2 oak barrel pond kits. A pump is a must to keep water circulating. Pond plants are also a good idea to hide your fish from predators and give the fish a little shade (which keeps the water from getting too hot, will cut down on algae growth, may even provide you fish with food and a place for egg-laying and fry protection).
Decide on the type of pond you want and get it set up. Use gallon ziplock bags to move your fish and float them on the water (in the shade, bags will overheat if in the sun!) for around 15 minutes. Gradually add water from the pond to the bag until the water in the bag is at least 3/4 water from the pond before you introduce the fish to their new "home".
While they're outdoors, you should give them food occassionally - don't depend on algae and insect larvae to keep them going.
If your weather is cold over the winter, you'll need to bring your fish back inside as the weather starts to cool. The best way of doing this is to fill your tank with water from the pond and put the fish back. You can gradually change it over to tapwater by weekly 20-25% water changes.
Below are two articles with advice on keeping tropical fish in outdoor ponds, from the owners' viewpoints:
2007-03-25 15:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can put them out side, but other than places like FL they will not live through the winter. If you put them in a pond you may need to feed tem a bit from time to time, but they will eat lots of insects that get in the water too. Watch for over crowding even in a pond as they breed so fast.
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2007-03-22 10:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Guppies are freshwater tropical fish which require water temperatures of about 68 to 79 degrees. Outside is likely to be too cold for them.
2007-03-22 10:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffers 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My grandpa puts guppies and goldfish in his pond. All you have to do is place them in their after you buy them at the pet store. : )
2007-03-22 10:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes u can but im not going to force you but if i were you i would buy pond fish
2007-03-22 10:18:40 · answer #6 · answered by Bubbles KissyQuails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hear they can be pond fish if you are from warmer areas. otherwise they all tend to die in the winter :(
2007-03-22 10:27:42 · answer #7 · answered by scampyfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋