New Pond

[FBTgirl]

Next summer we will have a pond. But the thing is what can I stock it with. Will Koi eat Minnows? Can I have any other pond fish with Koi?

 

[JamieBailie]

Large Koi and goldfish will eat them, Alough it depends what size the minnows are of course, They like to school and should breed easily in a pond, Maybe if you provide enough growth for them to escape/hide in then they could be fine (I have no experience keeping minnows in a pond, Just what i've picked up from the internet) I also hear that plants and large koi don't mix well, But hopefully someone will be along soon that can help you a bit better

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Koi and goldfish will eat any fish which is small enough to fit in their mouths, and considering how large goldfish and koi can get, this puts a lot of fish on their list of fish which they can eat, even their own kind.

Koi do best in a pond at least 12ft long by 6ft wide and 4ft deep or larger. Non-fancy Goldfish do best in a pond at least 5ft long by 3ft wide and 3ft deep. If your area never freeze's during winter time then you might be able to opt for a shallower pond. Both koi and goldfish do best in filtered ponds.