Which Cold Water Fish for Small Pond?

abgg118

Lombardoi and Clown Breeder
May 11, 2005
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Hi guys.
We have a small water feature with pond in our garden. I'd say no more than about 40-60 liters water vilume. Which small fish can we keep in there without heating the water. Any suggestions?
Will cold Johannesburg winter nights be a problem?
 
40-60 liters is not a lot. I dont think you could have any fish in there. Goldfish (pretty much the only coldwater fish) need at least 200 liters and a pond depth of at least 18 inches -- in order to prevent freezing and predetation from other animals.
 
I would put 6 WCMM (white cloud mountain minnows) and a couple of invertabrates such as apple/mystery snails and some shrimp, ghost would be good.
 
mosquito fish, as long as you try to take them in during the winter.
 
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