Next question...can I mix fish?

[steph]

Just wondering, can I mix shubunkins/sarassas/comets? Will they pick on each other, eat each other,:alieneyesa: or form "Pond Gangs" ?

Thanks in advance!
Steph

 

[koidaddy]

I don't have a problem with my mix which is everything you mentioned plus some koi.They tend to hang in their own groups most.

 

[koikeepr]

yep, you can mix them together without a problem!

 

[DrCase]

With a mix the only problem is when they breed you dont know what is what
But that may not be a bad thing

 

[nigil]

Yep. I have 3 of each (and some koi) and they are fine. I had a few survive the spawn that I think are a mix between shubs and sarasas, they are gonna look awesome later...

 

[DrDave]

If you are not breeding for show or sale, it should not be an issue. It would be nice to see the parents and results if you can document it.

 

[mouseams]

I have common golds, sarassas and shubbies. We had THOUSANDS of offspring last year. I just let nature do its thing. I did not do a breeding mop. From Started with 21 adult fish total. Nature (Heron) got 11 of the origila adults. About 50 offspring survived. I know some are mixed bred, but for the most part I can tell which fish were the parents. BTW- I have had several goldies go from orange to white- that is awesome!

Good luck!