Keeping in ponds and aquaria

Goldfish can be described as well-liked pond fish. As they are inexpensive, small, hardy, and colorful, they are the most sought after choice as far as pisciculture is concerned. In pond, they are likely to survive for quite some time, till the supply of oxygen is continuous and freezing of the pond has not taken place.

Common Goldfish, Bristol and London shubunkins, wakin, jikin, fantail, and at times comet could be kept in pond throughout the year in subtropical and temperate climates. Lionhead, oranda, veiltail, and Moor are safe to be reared only in summer. The pond’s depth should be minimum 80 cm for avoiding freezing. At the time of winter, goldfish have the property of becoming sluggish. They therefore stop eating; prefer staying on bottom of pond. There is nothing abnormal about it.

Filter should be kept for clearing waste and keeping the pond clean. Plants are important as they would be acting as a part of filtration system. They can also act as a good food source. The biggest advantage of plants is raising of oxygen levels in water. It is imperative of introducing fish that would consume excess of goldfish eggs, such as orfe. Breeding of KOI would also prove to be profitable for producing sterile new-fangled fish. As goldfish fall in the category of coldwater fish, they can live very well in the aquarium which is unheated.