I live in lower Michigan. Temps can get as low as -5 F in the winter. Pond is about 5 ft deep.
2007-07-12 13:53:36 · 8 answers · asked by FuzzyMonster 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Hey John!
Hopefully you read this.
After consideration, I would never put my fish in a pond. I love them too much and would hate for them to get eaten. I am going out next week and buying them a big tank. Thanks to all for the help!!
2007-07-12 15:06:36 · update #1
Even though they may well make it in a pond, I don't want to risk it. Again, thanks for the help and they will be in a big tank by next week.
2007-07-12 15:08:48 · update #2
Hello again! Several people on my Goldfish forum have had pond losses due to repeated predation & this is despite both defensive & aggressive attempts to combat these attacks. I don't have a garden but if I did, knowing what I know now I would never keep my much loved fish outdoors-even though it probably is better for them in the long run. Go with the biggest tank you can manage & they will be fine..........& safe!!
Hello again-yes, I saw your update. Very good news about the large tank, your fish will be very happy!
2007-07-12 14:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, because you pond is 5 ft deep. Which means even though it reaches -5 your fish will survive on the bottom. Also gold fish are able to survive being frozen soild then thawed out. Second the goldfish willl grow better in the pond and their colors will become deeper! I live in lower newyork with a pond 4 feet deep it works for me!
2007-07-12 15:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 feet is deep enough to survive the winter, but don't put them in anything other than a garden pond. If there is any kind of runoff and it is a natural pond, then there is a risk of spreading diseases and introducing foreign species to local waters. It is also illegal to place them in public bodies of water. Of course they might get eaten, but there are many ways for fish to die whether it is in a tank or pond.
2007-07-12 14:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this a home pond, or a natural one. If the latter is true, then no. Not only will you never see the fish again, but more than likely will they be eaten or die due to the conditions of the lake.....
2007-07-12 14:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 feet is deep enough for them to escape most any predator and is also deep enough to prevent freezing to the bottom during normal winters in your area. The pond should be good home for the fish.
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2007-07-12 14:14:15 · answer #5 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 01:37:43 · answer #6 · answered by dicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will be eaten by predators before winter.
2007-07-12 13:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by Keith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish can survive cold water - even if it freezes.
2007-07-12 14:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by misty19492000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋