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pond fish transfer question

Started by gmann, October 19, 2007, 06:02:29 PM

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gmann

A co-worker has about 15 goldfish about 3-4" and would like to transfer them to his above ground pool for the winter.  He mentioned that the water freezes to about 18"-20". Is this a good idea? thanks.

babblefish1960

If he uses a pond air pump to keep the surface clear of ice, at least a hole the size of a jam pail, this should be fine.

The Pond Boy

Quote from: gmann on October 19, 2007, 06:02:29 PM
A co-worker has about 15 goldfish about 3-4" and would like to transfer them to his above ground pool for the winter.  He mentioned that the water freezes to about 18"-20". Is this a good idea? thanks.

Hi,

First he need to pump all the water from the pool, rinse it and fill it again with water. He will need a heater a heater to keep a hole in the ice. Otherwise I think he will be fine.
Thanks,

The Pond Boy,
Greg

Fishnut

Yes, he would have to rinse in thoroughly in order to get rid of any chemicals or chemical residue left from the pool.  He would be better off buying a few large rubbermaid tubs and storing the goldfish in there over winter in the garage or something.  Again, he would have to keep a hole open so that air can still exchange from the water.  A large air punp would do the trick and he could split the line so that each tub is serviced by bubbles.

The Pond Boy

Quote from: Fishnut on October 20, 2007, 05:17:58 PM
Yes, he would have to rinse in thoroughly in order to get rid of any chemicals or chemical residue left from the pool.  He would be better off buying a few large rubbermaid tubs and storing the goldfish in there over winter in the garage or something.  Again, he would have to keep a hole open so that air can still exchange from the water.  A large air punp would do the trick and he could split the line so that each tub is serviced by bubbles.

Hi,

I have tried last year with a large air pump to keep a hole in the water, but also that alone doesn't work. If the temperature becomes about -20 degrees, the hole will freeze.
Thanks,

The Pond Boy
Greg

gmann

thanks for all the replies. He has decided to place them in the pool.