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Will my goldfish be miserable outside this winter?
I live in the panhandle of Florida, I have a 10-15 gallon plastic pond in my backyard. I have 6 goldfish and a sucker fish, I can't spell his name, pacasamus.. Is what it sounds like.. But any how, I have a filter/ fountain in the pond I keep it on almost 24/7. Will the fish be miserable during the winter?
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- AmberLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
One, you have too many fish. The ammonia that they create is more toxic in warmer water. When in a pond, each goldfish should have 10 gallons each.
And, you most likely have a pleco.
Yes, the will be miserable if you keep them in a 10-15 gallon pond... They need a 60 gallon pond minimum. Winter or not.
- 7 years ago
I live in miami so I really dont know what a real winter is but if temperatures drop below 50 then yes they will be miserable. I dont know if youre new to fish keeping but 6 goldfish and a Plecostomus cannot be in a 15 gallon pond.
