some pond fish pics

[snwsk8r8]

[WaterPond]

BEAUTIFUL KOI!!! wow, you really have a nice colour combo there. Looks great! Is that a red cap oranda in there too! wow that one is a beauty!. How many gallons is the pond, any chance of some full pond pics?

[dianeww]

Pretty, pretty fishies! Where are you, and do your fish stay outside all winter? I'm wondering if the red-cap oranda would be hardy for outdoors all year...

I love the bright yellow koi!

Diane

[snwsk8r8]

yea its a red cap oranda . i have two the one u see is the bigger one i got from my friend. i have full pond pics at the outdoor pond showcase and the name is our new pond. im in nj and yes they stay out all winter . the bright yellow koi i believe i got from walmart when it was a baby

here is the link for the full pond pics

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=84935

[dianeww]

Where are you located? Does your pond freeze over? Love all your pond pics. I am envious, my pond is only about 9 feet by 6 feet!

[snwsk8r8]

nj and i have a deicer

[WaterPond]

I am surprised that the oranda can live over the winter, they have a range from about 68-78F, but CAN live in even colder water, but is not recommended. It all depends on the depth, how deep is it? I really want to get an oranda for my pond, they are awsome! I love it!

[snwsk8r8]

its about 3 feet deep and ill put the deicer in the deep end

[GodOSoot]

Actually from what I have been reading the whole fancy goldfish cannot stand cold winter temps is a myth because fundamentally they are the same as Koi & Commons.

As long as you maintain gas exchange they will just hibernate for the winter.

**** I have read of Bubble Eye and Celestials being just fine and much more healthy outdoors as well.

[Aquathumb]

We have had orandas, black moors and other fancy goldfish thrive for many years in our pond and they do great over the winter. We're in upstate NY.