On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:08:53 -0700, Carl Beyer
wrote:

Ifound a 1.5" chubunkin baby in one of my fountains (long story). It
has been living by itself in a small container since its hatch.

I am planning on introducing it to my (small 400 gallon) pond that is
overstocked with 8 goldfish (4 to 6") and a 18" koi and 12" koi.

Is it big enough to go in to that pond without becoming lunch? It seems
healthy and fast, but I have yet to see it eat any fish food offered to
it. Any other concerns?

Carl


At an inch and a half I would say there is no problem, at least with
the goldfish, I don't know about koi.

I have a bunch of babies in my little pond each year, the bigger
goldies eat most of the eggs, and I believe they will eat the newly
hatched fish while they are still clinging to the sides of the
container. Once the little ones start swimming like fish, at about
3/4 inches, the big ones seem to leave them alone. They also seem to
find enough to eat, they grow. I have been adding some sinking food
just after I feed the floating food to the adults, some remains on the
bottom for a few minutes and the smaller fish get at least a chance.
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- Charles
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-does not play well with others