do plecos do well in koi ponds?

[chrism55]

I have a 25,000 litre pond with Koi Carp and some large Plecos among other species. I've had no problems at all.

 

[GEV83]

I have read pleco's do very good in ponds as long as the temp doesnt dip to low. I think a pleco in a huge pond would rather suck on algea and the mulm in the pond and all over the rock then trying to catch a koi for its slime coat. In an aquarium space is limited along with a food source so the slime coat becomes a very likely option.

 

[Cerianthus]

I have a 25,000 litre pond with Koi Carp and some large Plecos among other species. I've had no problems at all.

Wow! Thats over 6000 US Gallon Pond in which you probably can swim with fish. Pics of your pond possible?

 

[chrism55]

Hi cerianthus, I'll put some photos up here later then you'll see the Koi - not sure if I have photos of my plecos as they are difficult to photograph.

 

[captaincaveman9]

Just a point to make here. In general, keeping tropical fish with cold water fish is NOT advisable. AND, before attempting to keep any tropical fish in a outdoor pond, check with your local and federal laws.

IMO it's a BAD IDEA

 

[ianab]

I notice Chrism is from Thailand - his pond is tropical by default.

The pond is probably quite stable around 25C and Koi can live at those temperatures quite happily.

Ian