rosy reds

[bettasngoldfish]

Well I decided to get some rosy reds to put in my stock tank for the summer. If they survive they will be moved to the pond before the winter. Here they are when I brought them home (they are in the stock tank now) They sure seem to be active little buggers. I got 21 rosy reds and 2 tiny shubies but 2 of the rosy reds died and one of the shubies shortly after bringing them home. They rest seem healthy and happy

sorry, seems one of the photos are posted twice

 

[Mmathis]

Be prepared -- RR's multiply! AND they are very hard to catch.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

I already know about them being hard to catch lol

I figured once they get in the pond that the goldfish would most likely eat lot's of the babies. I could be wrong though.....

 

[Dave 54]

Maria I've Heard RR's are randy little buggers , dont know if your goldies would snack on them though , doesnt Prisicilla keep RR's with her fish if so perhaps she could answer that for you

Dave

 

[Don Eastman]

Have raised RR in the past. If the pond is big enough they will spawn....it's interesting to see them make a "nest" with the female protecting it. After hatching the young will form "balls" or schools that they will stay in for a few days. If you have Gambusia in the pond they won't last long as they will start gobbling them up! RR are a variation of the fathead minnow used for Crappie fishing....

 

[Priscilla]

I don't have rosey reds, but I have platys (small about 1 inch red fish, black tail). Lets see ..... I think I have about 400 in the pond now - started with 4 in January. STINKERS!!!! NO my fish don't eat them. Its like they all grew up together and so they all hang out, and I even have a tilapia in there, no one eats anyone. They're all buddies.

I don't have to heart to just scoop them out and throw them in the garden. My husband offered to do it, although it would be hard for him....... I posted them on FB and a craigslist type site here, no one wants any for free.

I'm now thinking of buying a preformed pond and putting it next to my big pond and putting the platys in there, not netting it and let nature take its course.

I would introduce some type of carnivore like an Oscar, but I'm scared he will bother my goldfish and koi.

I have learned my lesson.

Good luck with your rosey reds. Make sure your bio filter can handle the load, mine is struggling.

 

[addy1]

I put around 100 rr in my lotus tank, 300 gallon, there are not a ton in the tank, it is sort of balanced out. They can easily get to the big pond, have never seen any in it. They have not managed to over whelm the pond.

 

[Fishylove]

Really like RR watch out for bull frogs, they will eat them. I think they bring a lot of caracter to the pond, and I've not had a problem with them over multiplying. You will be pleased I'm sure of it.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

thanks for all the replies! I will keep you updated

 

[Fishylove]

I was watch the pond today and I think the minnows are spawning. Sort of comical really, they chase, and a lot of them are trying to swim up the spill over. Ha! Funny