Sue, I'd normally agree w/Joe, as most fantails do manage, though single
tailed goldfish can be very hard on them come spawning time.

What you describe with this particular fantail though sounds like it would
do better in the barrel, rather than have the stress of trying to keep up
with the group or entering the skimmer daily. ~ jan

On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 08:41:11 -0700, joe wrote:

Hi Sue,

I have a few fantails in with some comets and shibunkin. I think they are a
blast to watch as they seem to be doing a furious motion to move along at
such a slow pace. I have a skimmer and haven't had anything other than
gambusia and my turtle in it off and on, but I don't think it really hurts
them. Does your skimmer have a net so they can be in there without getting
caught in the pump? If so I would say no problem.

It does take a while for them to be able to compete for food, but once they
figure it out, they seem pretty competitive and able to get enough to eat.

Joe


Sue Walsh wrote:

Should I put it
back into a barrel (which is the only other 'pond' I own) or is it OK
in the big pond? I've also considered giving it to someone with a
pond that does not have a skimmer(if I can find one). What do you
think?



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