Bluegill; yay or nay?

[Skydog]

Will it cause any regrets if I add a couple of bluegill to my pond? They are currently 2" or so and the smallest koi or shubunkin is around 6".

 

[Big Lou]

I can't say how they will impact the other fish but I can tell you from experience that the only time you will see them is during feeding. Bugs, specifically crickets and worms are preferred. I had two. Both eventually died or where kidnapped by aliens from Mars.

 

[fishin4cars]

Bluegill are highly territorial, and they can damage or koi goldfish and koi. Not all do, some get along fine but's it's most definitely risky.

 

[Matthew leo sweeney Sr.]

I had two bluegills and sunnys w goldfish and koi. They became "nippers " bullying the other fish. My son fished them out (they took the first worm...) . We couldn't catch one, so he's still in there. ..and like ALL bullies, he leaves everyone alone that that he ain't got his freinds around no. Mad dog

 

[LarryM]

I've had bluegills off and on in my ponds for years and have never had a problem. I think the key to success is having enough room in the pond. They do get territorial in cramped spaces.