When should I start feeding my pond fish again?

When should I start feeding my pond fish again?

Only start feeding again when temperatures rise reliably above 10 degrees C in the spring. Feeding during short mild spells in the middle of winter can hinder rather than help fish, as they can use up energy continuing to look for food after the mild spell has ended.

When is the best time to release goldfish into a pond?

1. The fish survive, breed like rabbits and take over the pond or, 2. Disappear within a few days and are never seen again. If you do decide to release them into the pond, I would do so in spring, so they have a good growing period before winter.

How long does it take for a goldfish to change color?

Your fish are metallic scaled, in other words, they have a bright shiny metallic sheen. All metallic Goldfish start off silver gray, turn black, then slowly fade to a light yellow before their colour deepens to orange or red, sometimes with patches of white. Metallic Goldfish can start changing colour within 3 months of hatching.

What kind of fish is a feeder goldfish?

Feeders are a mix of commons and comets. The only difference between them is the fin length. Comets are an American variants of the common. Edit: Sarasa is really just a name for that particular coloring. So if it’s red and white, it’s usually called sarasa.

Can a goldfish be released into a natural waterway?

I have made mention of releasing Goldfish into natural waterways before and cannot condone it in any circumstances. In your case however, as long as the pond doesn’t drain into a natural waterway, your goldfish could be released into the pond.

1. The fish survive, breed like rabbits and take over the pond or, 2. Disappear within a few days and are never seen again. If you do decide to release them into the pond, I would do so in spring, so they have a good growing period before winter.

How long can a goldfish live in a small pond?

Obviously, they would be a better choice for smaller ponds, but if they are kept in larger groups, they can easily survive even in larger ponds. The goldfish can grow to up to 12 inches and can live for 10 years or even more. Goldfish can easily tolerate low or freezing temperatures.

Feeders are a mix of commons and comets. The only difference between them is the fin length. Comets are an American variants of the common. Edit: Sarasa is really just a name for that particular coloring. So if it’s red and white, it’s usually called sarasa.

I have made mention of releasing Goldfish into natural waterways before and cannot condone it in any circumstances. In your case however, as long as the pond doesn’t drain into a natural waterway, your goldfish could be released into the pond.