2007-12-14 17:50:38 · 9 answers · asked by jeffyp81 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I dont want to put them in a pond or anything like that.
2007-12-14 17:59:21 · update #1
whats the difference between a 500 gallon pond and a 500 gallon aquarium. i had a 500 gallon aquarium. my friend has a 450 gallon tank in which we placed a dozen 3 inch koi a few years ago. right now their average size is over 24 inches with the largest just below 30 inches. and incidentally, there are a couple of 18 inch plecos in there as well. so, in conclusion, if you can build a 400 gallon aquarium, yes you can do it. note, the filtration system contains around a hundred gallons, and there is no chiller involved
PS koi can survive winter in a deep pond, but who says that they have to have cold water? fyi, here in the philippines in particular and southeast asia in general, kois thrive in our ponds and have no problem during our hottest months as long as the water quality is maintained..
if you doubt me let me know when you're in manila and i'll be happy to show you
2007-12-15 03:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by maneatingcatfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You crazy? Those are POND FISH. IF YOU DON'T WANT A POND DON'T GET POND FISH. You need a 400 gallon aquarium -- they get four feet long! Ridiculous, just get fancy goldfish and all you need for four is a 40 gallon. And don't get a pleco, they suck on and kill goldfish.
PS< the bath tub answer is stupid, since bathtubs are at most only 40 gallons, waaaaay to small for even one koi.
2007-12-15 02:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by boncarles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bigger, the better. Koi can get really big! They do best in a pond, but if you need to keep them in aquarium over the winter, please keep them in the biggest tank you can manage. The Pleco will do fine in any size tank, provided it has enough room to move around, and not too many other fish to fight with.
With the Koi ... just make sure they don't get too warm. They prefer cold water, so don't heat their tank. They would do fine outside, as long as their water is deep enough not to freeze solid. Whether to bring them in is your choice, just be careful not to subject them to a severe temperature change too quickly.
Good Luck with your fish!
2007-12-14 18:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
None. Koi generally grow to 2-3 feet, with wild carp getting close to 4 feet. One hundred gallons PER FISH is recommended as a MINIMUM water volume for them as adults.
Plecostomous come in several varieties, ranging from a few inches to a few feet. The common pleco that you see most often in stores grow to around 18 inches. Most plecos aren't coldwater fish, and the koi should be kept in cooler water, so it's not a good idea to even keep these together.
2007-12-14 18:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You guys need to chill. Koi are like snakes. They grow according to their environment size. You can get small koi and put them in a 50 gallon and they will just stay small.
2015-03-16 05:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by brianna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI Jeffy-do you have a spare swimming pool? if not I would forget about the Koi. 4 of them will need a tank in excess of 1000 gallons or they will get stunted & die prematurely. As to keeping Plecos with Koi [or Goldfish] please don't, as well as the other compatibility problems that have been detailed on these answers Plecos will suck the slime coats on your fish causing potential disaster.
2007-12-15 00:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by John 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Koi are goldfish, even however they are seen pond fish, they are nonetheless in the goldfish kinfolk. in any case, the ammonia and nitrite replaced into way too intense, besides because of the fact the pH. Goldfish desire a pH of around 7.0-7.5. The nitrates would desire to be around 20ppm, it replaced into too low on your fish. Goldfish are very messy fish and could be saved in super tanks with double the filtration. Koi develop into around 18-20" with the right care, so as that they'd desire to be saved in super ponds, the place a minimum of 500g is given to each and each fish. Shubunkins desire a minimum of 100g each and each. Please verify that your water situations are immaculate by utilising partial water variations or you will lose extra fish.
2016-10-11 08:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hate to tell ya this but Koi are POND fish not recommended to keep them in an aquarium....they get big, like about 2ft long each there is no way they will be happy and healthy in a tank
2007-12-14 18:18:35 · answer #8 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
a bath tub. koi grow huge. or a pond in the back yard.
2007-12-14 17:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by Shaia H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋