What Kind of Koi Pond Fish Can I Put Into My Koi Pond?
Other than koi fish, you may be wondering what other koi pond fish exist to enhance your pond. Let's take a look at some of the following possibilities for your koi pond:
Don’t limit your koi pond fish to just koi!
Koi Pond Fish
1. Goldfish
Goldfish are a popular fish because of their low maintenance and resiliency. Coming in a variety of colours like orange, yellow, white, red and brown, goldfish are a colourful addition to your pond.
You can even get exotic goldfish for your koi pond, such as telescope goldfish, ryukins or lionheads; however, keep in mind that exotic goldfish are less resilient and must be brought indoors during colder temperatures.
2. Sarasas
Sarasas Comets are another variation of goldfish known for their predominantly red and white bodies and their graceful and peaceful temperament. They are similar to ornamental carp and are relatively easy to care for. Even though this is a goldfish, these popular koi pond fish get their own special shoutout.
If you are looking for a graceful fish that is easy to maintain, Sarasas may be for you.
3. Catfish
Identified by their barbels (those cat-like whiskers), catfish work well in larger koi ponds. As bottom feeders, they help clean the floor of your pond, too. Keep in mind that catfish can grow to be quite large and can cause overcrowding.
Want help with your pond maintenance? This armoured catfish will help clean your koi pond’s floor.
4. Barbel
Another bottom feeder that works well with koi is the barbel. They are a hardy fish, naturally found in rivers. Like catfish, barbel are known for their 2 pairs of barbels at the side of their mouths. Barbel can also grow quite large like catfish, so monitor your pond for overcrowding if you choose this koi pond fish.
Like catfish, barbel are bottom feeders that can be added with your other koi pond fish.
5. Shubunkin
With their calico-patterned, colourful bodies, shubunkin are a great koi pond fish to add if you want some variety. You will see these speckled fish in red, blue, grey, white and black. They are resilient and can live for up to 15 years. They do not grow to be overly large, so you don’t need to worry about overcrowding with these excellent koi pond fish.
With a long life-span of up to 15 years, shubunkin are a great option for your koi pond fish.
6. Other Possible Koi Pond Fish
Other possible koi pond fish are as follows:
Chinese High-Fin Banded Shark
Orfe/Ide
Golden Tench
Orandas (exotic goldfish)
Black Moors (exotic goldfish)
Black Moors, like this one above, are another possible koi pond fish.
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