Can Goldfish & Koi Live Together in Ponds?

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Top 6 reasons why Koi & goldfish shouldn't keep together

Koi are the big guys compared to goldfish

An adult koi fish gets its size up to 3 ft depending upon various factors whereas goldfish get their size maximum up to 1ft (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An adult koi fish gets its size up to 3 ft depending upon various factors whereas goldfish get their size maximum up to 1ft 01. 01. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arrow

Don't build a planted pond

koi nibbles leaves & roots aggressively koi nibbles leaves & roots aggressively 02. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 02. Goldfish do not nibble big pond plants like water lilies so it can be kept here Goldfish do not nibble big pond plants like water lilies so it can be kept here (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arrow

Lack of experience of fish keepers

Big guy koi can take off the eyes of little goldfish. This is very scary & grievous to goldfish & fish keepers both Big guy koi can take off the eyes of little goldfish. This is very scary & grievous to goldfish & fish keepers both 03. 03. Arrow

lots of space are required

At least a 2000 gallon pond is required to keep 2-3 adult koi & a bunch of goldfish At least a 2000 gallon pond is required to keep 2-3 adult koi & a bunch of goldfish 04. 04. Without having much experience it will be quite difficult to control the growth of fish Without having much experience it will be quite difficult to control the growth of fish Arrow

Excessive bioload for a single pond

Goldfish breed like rats & pond may be overstocked after passing one-two years due to huge numbers of fries Goldfish breed like rats & pond may be overstocked after passing one-two years due to huge numbers of fries 05. 05. Arrow

Personalities of both fish are different

Koi fish are a heavenly lot more intelligent than goldie. They keep their personalities high Koi fish are a heavenly lot more intelligent than goldie. They keep their personalities high 06. 06. Keeping both in a pond may create problems when you give them food Keeping both in a pond may create problems when you give them food Arrow

Top 5 ways to keep Koi & goldfish together in ponds

High maintenance is required here

Maintenance means pond cleaning, checking water parameters frequently, checking efficiency of filtration system, providing the right kind of nutritious food, etc. Maintenance means pond cleaning, checking water parameters frequently, checking efficiency of filtration system, providing the right kind of nutritious food, etc. 01. 01. Arrow

Crystal clear water is a must here

Provide a moderate diet to your koi & goldfish to reduce bioload Provide a moderate diet to your koi & goldfish to reduce bioload 02. 02. Must add the best pond water filtration system Must add the best pond water filtration system Arrow

Size of koi & goldfish should be the same

Buy juvenile koi and adult goldfish to keep them together in the same pond. Buy juvenile koi and adult goldfish to keep them together in the same pond. 03. 03. It is suitable for a comparatively smaller pond also It is suitable for a comparatively smaller pond also Arrow

Big pond is required for keeping both fish

As a thumb rule, an adult koi requires approximately 800-1000 gallon of water depending upon its type As a thumb rule, an adult koi requires approximately 800-1000 gallon of water depending upon its type 04. 04. Arrow

High expenses are required

A minimum of $500 will be required at the initial stage if you are planning to build a koi & goldfish pond from scratch. A minimum of $500 will be required at the initial stage if you are planning to build a koi & goldfish pond from scratch. 05. 05. Arrow