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I was thinking about putting some convicts in a pond that is in the construction process. Its going to be outside, and I was wondering if they could survive the cold tempretures?

If not what is a good fish to put in a pond, no goldfish. Was just wondering about cichlids, and how they survive the cold in the wild.

so any ideas...

I think the pond is going to be 100gals
 
If the temp in your area stays about 65-75deg all year round shouldn't be a problem. Right now I have 1JD, 1Texas blue, 1Motoguense and 2Plecos outside in a 150g pond. They been in there about two months now. But I also have two 500watt heaters two keep the temp at 74deg. Had several chilly days and they work great. My problem is going to be the summer months when it gets really hot. Thats why I'm going to invest in a chiller this spring. I dont know where you are located but that type fish will not survive extreme cold or heat. Ideal would be between 68-75deg. Hope this helps.
 
Speaking on behalf of funsize:

I know it would be possible for convicts to live in a pond if there are heaters. I just want a fish that will survive in the cold conditions, reguardless of conditions, the evapouration will be huge if heaters are in there.

So what about the fish in the wild? how do they survive the cold?
 
Since I do weekly water changes, evaporation helps me out during the week by helping me remove some of the water. As for where do these fish go when it gets cold, the regions where these fish come from don't have cold weather problems.
 
Koi(and other Goldfish or carp) are the only fish I know of that would withstand cold temperatures...or some North American fish like pike and small mouth bass or other Northern species. You can keep a convict or other Tropical fish in one no problem as long as you have heaters. Good Luck I have a few Convicts and they are great fish with great personalities.
 
if your talking about below freezing temps then first your gonna need a pond that is deeper then 2 feet so the fish dont freeze into a block of ice

other then that there are alot of cold water species that u can put in there (obviously goldfish and koi) bass, trout, sunfish, crappie, etc. also certain n. am. catfish like channel cats, bullhead

the best cichlid would probably be the texas, the can survive some colder temps (nothing below 50 though)

it really depends on where you live and how cold it gets there--remember any fish that lives in local waters will probably do fine in your pond (as long as the pond deep enough to survive winter)
 
for the fish you plan on keeping you would definitely need a heater. or go with coldwater fish like koi and goldfish (yuck)
 
Ok well I guess we can forget about cichlids, then. Most of you guys know stuff about other species aswell. Also the climate in Australia is up and down, but well suited in summer.

Probably looking at lowest of 4'C at night, quite cold actually.

Might be going for some glass pearch, grunter or possibly a barramundi (australian). But thanks for your help guys.
 
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