I've started with 8 two inch comets. I have the pump in a bio filter box and I've been testing for ammonia and nitrites each day. The pump is only 330 gallons per hour so I'm thinking maybe 8 comets is enough. Also, I would like to add some white clouds.
What is a good number of comets for a 125g pond?
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Supra
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I think 8 is good, they will also breed
MacDracor
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Remembering that comet goldfish can live for 20-30 years, and reach over 12 inches long, let's go back to the old fish stocking rules of thumb. For most freshwater fish, 1 gallon per linear inch of fish. For goldfish, 2 gallons per inch. This is, of course, assuming a very robust filtration system. So, a 12 inch adult comet will need 36 gallons each.
For such a small pond, I really would not exceed 5 comets. They grow large, eat a lot, and make a lot of waste. Luckily, they are neither as large nor as destructive as koi, and most aquatic plants will be safe with them.
For such a small pond, I really would not exceed 5 comets. They grow large, eat a lot, and make a lot of waste. Luckily, they are neither as large nor as destructive as koi, and most aquatic plants will be safe with them.
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