If you want to add some color to your backyard pond, consider landscaping a fancy goldfish pond. They are very pretty and they will make any backyard more attractive. Once you decide on a location, you can then make it suitable for a fancy goldfish pond. It should be at least 2 feet away from the edge of your grass. That way they will not be affected by harmful insects and they won’t drown in the pool if they jump in.
You may want to keep any kind of fancy goldfish out of a fish only pond during the winter months when temperatures do not normally exceed ~ 85 degrees F. C. please do not mix your fancy goldfish pond with a non-biodegradable pond liner that is intended to be used year round. This will only create a hazardous water quality issue. The water in your pond will freeze and the goldfish will die if exposed to this frozen water. Please, also refrain from keeping other pets or wild animals in your fancy goldfish pond as they tend to be prey for goldfish. Fishes such as guppies, koi, roles, rainbow fish, catfish may be included in your list if you are allergic to goldfish but you should be aware that goldfish are omnivores and will eat any living thing that is suitable for them.
There are many advantages to keeping fancy goldfish year-round. First, they will provide the necessary entertainment value to your backyard without costing you a fortune. Secondly, they will provide you with healthy hardy fish that will breed and spawn in your pond year-round. And third, they will add value to your property by their ability to grow into massive fatty specimens.
When feeding your fancy goldfish make sure that you use a high quality pond filter. There are many types of filters available on the market today, so do some research and pick the right one for your pond. To improve the flow of oxygen into your pond, you can install an ozone generator or install an ozone air diffuser.
If you intend to breed your goldfish, then you will need to have some basic supplies for goldfish in your pond; male and female baskets, food and water mixes, and plants. Male goldfish do not like the tangy taste of females goldfish food so it is advisable to mix a bit of un-seasoned rice cereal with the food. Some plants that are excellent choices for goldfish ponds include Java Moss, Java Fern, Spider plant, Water lettuce, Java Fern, Water Hyacinth, and Yellowtail Lily.
Some additional supplies that you may need for your pond are pond netting, water conditioners, and fish food. When feeding your fish purchase a good quality pond feeder. Your fancy goldfish will love you if you feed them well. You should also condition your pond at least once a year, this can be done simply by adding some conditioners to the water, making sure that you get your hands on some floating objects such as koi eggs, stone chips, and eggshells. Goldfish need to have exercise as well as you do so try to keep the pond free from leaves, twigs and other garden waste. Pond conditioners should be used every six weeks to a year.
If you intend keeping fancy goldfish outdoors then there are a few more things you need to consider before putting your goldfish in your outdoor pond. Firstly, always remember that they should never be kept in ponds with smaller than three feet deep as they can drown. Secondly, you need to keep some type of a fence around your pond as they are known to get into trash cans. If you have a proper filter in place then you should not have any problem with this. Lastly, make sure that you provide your fish with plenty of room as they love to swim around and dig in the sand.
Keeping goldfish in ponds is something that can bring a lot of enjoyment for you and your family. Although they are small and easy to care for, they have a lot of personality and can even become a part of the family if given the proper care. They don’t require a lot of upkeep and can live for up to 15 years or so. Once you give birth to your first goldfish you will soon be planning more lavish vacations for your friends and family.