Hey everyone, first post, but I've been lurking around these forums for quite some time now. Although I have been fish keeping for over 4 months now I still consider myself a newbie, and I really need some help and advice from you guys.
In my backyard I have a 1800 gallon pond, that is about 2.5 feet deep, and unfortunately here in Toronto Canada, it will be impossible to overwinter. In it are my very first fish, five 4 inch koi, and about seventeen 3 - 4 inch comet goldfish. I was very rational and knew little about fishkeeping so I never knew I wouldn't be able to keep them overwinter.
So here's the problem, I need to set up an indoor tank, and the only room I have available is in my basement. I plan on buying a 5 ft. x 18" x 24" tank which equals about 100 - 120 gallons. I know this means overstocked, and I know the koi's will outgrow non the less 17 comet fish. So this is my first question, how do I get rid of my comet fish? I am a very ethical keeper and want to give them the best? Will LFS buy them from me? Or is my only choice giving them away? My comets are beautifully raised and are almost fully matured.
Now the most important part is setting up a 100 - 120 gallon tank. I have a basic understanding of setting up the tank and such, but can someone give me some step by step information, that provide as much information as possible in setting up a cold water tank.
Are there any koi owned in toronto or around Canada that can give me some advice?
In my backyard I have a 1800 gallon pond, that is about 2.5 feet deep, and unfortunately here in Toronto Canada, it will be impossible to overwinter. In it are my very first fish, five 4 inch koi, and about seventeen 3 - 4 inch comet goldfish. I was very rational and knew little about fishkeeping so I never knew I wouldn't be able to keep them overwinter.
So here's the problem, I need to set up an indoor tank, and the only room I have available is in my basement. I plan on buying a 5 ft. x 18" x 24" tank which equals about 100 - 120 gallons. I know this means overstocked, and I know the koi's will outgrow non the less 17 comet fish. So this is my first question, how do I get rid of my comet fish? I am a very ethical keeper and want to give them the best? Will LFS buy them from me? Or is my only choice giving them away? My comets are beautifully raised and are almost fully matured.
Now the most important part is setting up a 100 - 120 gallon tank. I have a basic understanding of setting up the tank and such, but can someone give me some step by step information, that provide as much information as possible in setting up a cold water tank.
Are there any koi owned in toronto or around Canada that can give me some advice?
