Freshwater fish question

Northern · 12/07/2008, 04:51 PM

Hey there
I know it's a saltwater section but I had a question I believe reefers would probably know.
So, here goes.

I'm setting up a little fish lake in my garden and I'd like to know what types of fish would be ok with temperature changes, since I'm not making any heating or chilling devices.
I live in Israel which is has the same type of climate as California so no snow but it does get really warm in summer and "summers" are long.

So, what fish would you recommend?

Slakker · 12/07/2008, 05:02 PM

Granted, I live in Wisconsin, so this might not really apply...but my mom has a 90 gallon "pond" in one of her gardens. She has four fancy goldfish that have been in there for about 5 years. The summers are much shorter, but there have been a few days that it's gotten up to 100+ degrees F, and of course it gets down to -20 degrees F some winters.

Goldfish seem rather boring and plain, but once they get bigger they're a lot more interesting. They're probably pushing 5 or 6 inches long these days and they're all fat and happy.

Sorry it wasn't more specific to your climate, but thought I'd share my thoughts anyway.

mildew · 12/07/2008, 05:18 PM

For what it's worth, I put some paradise gouramis in my goldfish pond here in North Mississippi and they proved to be a problem in that they multiplied rapidly and ate all the young goldfish. I hoped winter and cold temperatures would kill the gouramis but no luck. They looked kind of beat up in spring, but as soon as the water warmed they were back to breeding. I took hundreds of them to my LFS. I finally drained the pond to get rid of them.

wrott · 12/07/2008, 06:27 PM

Guppys and Koi should do well.
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Northern · 12/07/2008, 07:05 PM

alright, thanks everybody.

By the way, do river lobsters breath under water or they need a ramp or something, to help them out of the pond once in a while?

12/07/2008, 04:51 PM	#1
Northern Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Israel Posts: 74	Freshwater fish question Hey there I know it's a saltwater section but I had a question I believe reefers would probably know. So, here goes. I'm setting up a little fish lake in my garden and I'd like to know what types of fish would be ok with temperature changes, since I'm not making any heating or chilling devices. I live in Israel which is has the same type of climate as California so no snow but it does get really warm in summer and "summers" are long. So, what fish would you recommend? __________________ Once we completely ruin our planet, where do we turn?

12/07/2008, 05:02 PM	#2
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Granted, I live in Wisconsin, so this might not really apply...but my mom has a 90 gallon "pond" in one of her gardens. She has four fancy goldfish that have been in there for about 5 years. The summers are much shorter, but there have been a few days that it's gotten up to 100+ degrees F, and of course it gets down to -20 degrees F some winters. Goldfish seem rather boring and plain, but once they get bigger they're a lot more interesting. They're probably pushing 5 or 6 inches long these days and they're all fat and happy. Sorry it wasn't more specific to your climate, but thought I'd share my thoughts anyway. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

12/07/2008, 06:27 PM	#4
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	Guppys and Koi should do well. http://liveaquaria.com/product/aquar...lies.cfm?c=900 __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

12/07/2008, 07:05 PM	#5
Northern Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Israel Posts: 74	alright, thanks everybody. By the way, do river lobsters breath under water or they need a ramp or something, to help them out of the pond once in a while? __________________ Once we completely ruin our planet, where do we turn?

12/07/2008, 05:18 PM	#3
mildew Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 255	For what it's worth, I put some paradise gouramis in my goldfish pond here in North Mississippi and they proved to be a problem in that they multiplied rapidly and ate all the young goldfish. I hoped winter and cold temperatures would kill the gouramis but no luck. They looked kind of beat up in spring, but as soon as the water warmed they were back to breeding. I took hundreds of them to my LFS. I finally drained the pond to get rid of them.