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Originally Posted by arobm
Hi all sifus,
I am new in GF, I have a new outdoor pond size is around 12 x 6 x 2 ft filter is 3x3x2ft.
Actually i wanna keep koi but a lot of ppl said is too shallow for koi 
My question :-
1) My pond size suitable for Ranchu ... I like those giant breed.
2) My pond start to turn green, I heart ppl said green water good for ranchu is that true ?
3) My Pond located at west will get direct sunlight for 10 hours ? is that ok ?
4) Where can I get ranchu In penang ..I stay in BM. I visit a lot of LSF in penang all their Ranchu not that nice .
5) Can Ranchu keep with tortoise ?? I have one Pig nose turture and a pair of Malaclemys terrapin.
I have attach some photo feel free to comment .... currently still under some final tweaking for the waterfall . hopefully can be done by this weeked. |
Hi aro,
I'm no Sifu but since not many respond, let me say my comment:
Very nice and beautiful outdoor pond. But having the tortoise & terrapin in the setup is very risky for any kind of goldfish. Unless you are sure that they are vegetarian.
Direct sunlight is okey as long as you have shaded spot/area where fishes can rest/hide during noon time or whenever it's too hot for them.
If you planning to keep big size (giant) ranchu, make sure not to overcrowd.
Big ranchu are expensive and very risky if you are new to goldfish keeping, I suggest you start with 'hardy' type such as wakin which is very easy type to take care, almost as hardy as the koi.
Green weater is good for yuor goldfish, but you still need to do WC. Exposing them in deep/dense green water for too long will be dangerous.
I hope sifus here can add and advice more. Good luck.