ROACH Help

[mastermark]

Hi Can somebody tell me if it is safe to mix roach with tropical fish
ive only got a few fish like 1x clown loach 1x angel fish 1x neon.
Can i put 2 roach in with these my tank is 4ft square cold water.

 

[macky1]

bad idea mate
roach are outdoor fish and suited to a cooler climate were as your tropicals
like the warm water,
plus roach are a fish that like a lot of open space and a 4ft tank is way to small

bang um in a big pond

macky

 

[ryan]

Where are you getting these Roach from?

I would say NO! As already said Roach are designed for a cooler climate and higher tropical temperatures will affect their body system, including metabolic rate etc. They are best kept in a pond designed for native fish species.

 

[bribones]

thought roach was on that whatsit list as a no no for ponds and tanks ?

 

[ryan]

thought roach was on that whatsit list as a no no for ponds and tanks ?

Why? For certain tanks they may grow to big as they are a large shoaling fish but for native fish themed ponds there is no problem. But I wouldn't advise mixing them with Koi etc as Roach are most likely wild caught and carry parasites etc.

 

[bribones]

hmm open seasons just started on my fave lake so ill be off fishing soon,but i know they frown on removing the fish there ,perch tench roach etc,im hoping to bag a pike this year not for the pond

 

[ryan]

Good luck with the Pike!

 

[northampton_matt]

If I catch a pike that is only 2ft long can I keep it in a 3ft tank?

May I ask, why are your tropical fish in a 'coldwater' tank???

Matt

 

[ryan]

Roach are Coldwater fish.