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[Kevin Koloff]

Don't have any predators, just needing to know if goldfish require a shelter

 

[JohnHuff]

Don't have any predators, just needing to know if goldfish require a shelter

Yes.

 

[Kevin Koloff]

Thanks, they will have one.

 

[Kevin Koloff]

Ok, i have tested the water ph nitrates ect. looks good for gold fish. Now what plant(s) can I use for the fish to eat that won't overgrow the pond. I need low maintenance ideas, thanks!

 

[CountryEscape]

If you will have goldfish, put some lilies in there. They are easy to grow, provide shade in the hot part of summer, and winter over very nicely as long as their tuber remains unfrozen (put them deep - 2-3.5' is good). If you are looking for plants that the fish will eat, not sure what to tell you, others will have better ideas on that. I know my goldies love to groom the algae off of the lily stems (and the sides of the pond, too). Plants are often used to help filter the water, use up the fertilizer (poop) the fish create, and provide some character to the ponds. Good luck!

 

[Kevin Koloff]

Well, put 12 comets in Monday. Cleaned the skimmer filter (today), had two dead. Didn't see the others, and was affraid the other 10 had died. Nope, the others were out and about, then under the stone shelter I built for them in the center of the pond. I hope they will multiply that is the reason I haven't put more than a dozen in this time. Rock work around the bank is completed, now some landscaping. School starts next Wednesday with preview night this Monday. Yep, I'll be there!

 

[bettasngoldfish]

hornwort and anacharis plants are a good choice for a goldfish pond (they can be left floating in the pond)

 

[Kevin Koloff]

Thanks. This is new to me, learing on the fly.

 

[sissy]

just watch because some plants that shed or the fish can break up can clog your pump .I use grasses and came up with a holder of my own for grasses .I use window screening and fishing line and sew pockets to hold the pots with a tail that goes up over the side and a rock holds the tail down

 

[steve/gridnot]

Welcome to the never ending hobby. Start with one and end with 10.
With some its the fish with others plants, and fifty other reasons. Don't forget mid life crisis,LOL.

 

[Kevin Koloff]

Well, it is finished. I put in 12 goldfish, lost a total of 4 over the past 3-4 weeks. I guess I did something right.

 

[Kevin Koloff]

More. Adding the goldfish

 

[j.w]

That pond turned out really nice after all the work you put into it. The kids will love it and watching the fish swim. Next year you need to add some really pretty water lilies. Sometimes you can get them here from people who are dividing up their own and all you have to do is pay for shipping which is a really good deal.

 

[addy1]

Cute bee! great looking pond

 

[bettasngoldfish]

very nice! thanks for the update