just wondering, would it survive if you put it in say like a big deep pond in NY, because Ive heard of people doing this when they get too big for their tanks.
bad to release a full size oscar into a pond?
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yeah didn't you ever hear about the problem down in florida with the snakefish (or something like that) those non native *******s are reeking havok.
i know i know, i took marine bio i know about the zebra shells getting into the ships ballast and then released into the lakes and blah blah, im just wondering if they could actualy survive the winter?? i work at a fish store, we sell them like hot cakes for 20 dollars , foot longers are almost the same price as the babies because we get them in all the time, too big for yer 10 gallon eh? ok well take it.. some college kid will buy it and impress his girls by feeding it
Oscar will not survive
Oscars will not survive NE winters. Plus, as stated its illegal to release them. Even if it was not illegal its a very irresponsible thing to do.
Oscars will not survive NE winters. Plus, as stated its illegal to release them. Even if it was not illegal its a very irresponsible thing to do.
This statement is not intended to encourage the release of aquarium fish into bodies of water.
Lakes and ponds within cities almost always contain many non-native fish. A pond here in town has 2-3 foot koi--and they most certainly survive the winters. If the water does not freeze solid or winter kill, hardy fish will survive. Wyoming does not have any tropical zones, but there are jack dempseys, mollies and guppies thriving in waters locally. Most are in thermal springs, but the temp still drops below 60 regularly, and these released fish thrive. The fact that they survive is secondary to why is should not be done--aquarium fish can introduce diseases and parasites into the wild, with devestating consequences. If you want to see tropical fish in ponds and streams, travel to their native countries and see them at their best.
Lakes and ponds within cities almost always contain many non-native fish. A pond here in town has 2-3 foot koi--and they most certainly survive the winters. If the water does not freeze solid or winter kill, hardy fish will survive. Wyoming does not have any tropical zones, but there are jack dempseys, mollies and guppies thriving in waters locally. Most are in thermal springs, but the temp still drops below 60 regularly, and these released fish thrive. The fact that they survive is secondary to why is should not be done--aquarium fish can introduce diseases and parasites into the wild, with devestating consequences. If you want to see tropical fish in ponds and streams, travel to their native countries and see them at their best.
ill bet in the future, instead of dropping bombs on our enemies, well drop non native fish into their lakes and streams, boy that will make em mad!
