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Sat, Jul 2, 11 at 17:00
| Two questions; have 1500 gal pond with about 30 grown goldfish who have been there many years. Have only re-produced once and only a few survived. Why have they only produced once. Have plenty of lillies, rushes and have added some bottom grass plants, where I hear they lay eggs.
What other kind of fish, (except Koi) can I add to pond that are unlikely to introduce diseases. Any special process on how to introduce or what to treat new fish with, to reduce chance of infection. Thanks,
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- Posted by buyorsell888 Zone 8 Portland OR (My Page) on Sat, Jul 2, 11 at 17:51
| No offense intended but why do you want more fish? That is plenty for that many gallons.... |
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- Posted by pashta_2006 Z4 ADK NY (pashta@aol.com) on Sat, Jul 2, 11 at 17:57
| They probably are reproducing but with 30 adult goldfish eating the eggs and fry, offspring does not have the chance to survive. I had that happen one summer when I left the previous year's babies in the pond. All the eggs and fry were consumed. If you had fewer fish maybe the fry would be able to survive. Anne |
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