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We also love goldfish.....especial the Orandas. We are maxed out on
room which seems to be the limiting factor to how many you can have.

# Spred out to your yard. Besides our two koi ponds (800 and 2000 gallons)
we have an in-ground 150 gallon goldfish pond. It has a waterfall and
houses several rosy reds and Shubunkin goldfish. I also have an assortment
of 150g goldfish above-ground pools behind the house. These kiddy pools
from Wally World can be set up and ready to go for less than $30 each.
:-))) Since I spend a lot of time outdoors in warm weather I get a lot of
enjoyment from breeding Shubunkins and rearing the fry.

We
almost need another pond as they multiplied recently....more shubunkins
and not sure about a few (goldfish or orandas???)

## You wont know until you catch them! :-) I found a nice fantail among
the fry this year. I haven't had fantails in at least 3 years.

It has been a
challenge keeping the water up with water changes.....they seem to be
pretty messy.

## Yes, they do need at least bi-weekly water changes and the filters
checked weekly, at least. But there's nothing like a tank of colorful mixed
goldfish. And if well cared for and healthy, they're long lived.

Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995...
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shastadaisy
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