dojo loaches in an outdoor pond???

[Cichlid Kid]

Hello all.
Ok. Ive had a 240gal. pond on my property for about 3 yrs now with no major issues other than the occasional pests fishing for an easy meal. I was wondering if anyone has experience in keeping dojo loaches outside with their koi or goldies. I was also wonderind how cold of water dojos can acclimate to? I live in central Pennsylvania and normally my fish are outside about 7-8 months a year.
Thanks again for any input. All comments or experiences are welcome.

 

[Cichlid Kid]

Wow. Either this idea of mine is completely absurd or maybe i should try under freshwater general?

 

[Darth Sorcerer]

No you would have to heat the pond

 

[Cichlid Kid]

I've been informed that dojo loaches are already being considered invasive species in north american northern states. What do you base your response on? Experience or a guess? Just wonderin cuz I've really considered it?

 

[Darth Sorcerer]

Loaches in pond

I've been informed that dojo loaches are already being considered invasive species in north american northern states. What do you base your response on? Experience or a guess? Just wonderin cuz I've really considered it?

--------------------------------------------------------------- All I have to say on the subject is this! I thought it might be a good idea also,I Tried! The Two Died!

 

[Cichlid Kid]

My dojos have been outside for 6wks now and they're doin great. Fat n happy. Thanks for the support

 

[bettaowner]

Dojos are coldwater chinese fish. They are invasive so have a cover to prevent them from escaping. They can survive colder climate.