As far as dumping them in a lake, don't miss the thread on the Snakehead. I
think it starts with: Just when you think it is safe.

Don't know what FL laws are, but in WA state this fish can be IN your pond,
but not transported without a permit. Probably because of people sticking
them where they don't belong.

Yes, they do eat goldfish eggs/fry and everything else eggs/fry/frog
eggs/poles. To get rid of, drain the pond, but some people do appreciate
the population control in their ponds. ~ jan

On Sat, 1 May 2004 14:52:35 -0500, "Bill Kerrell" wrote:

My pond was new last July. A friend gave me a few 6 or 7 Mosquito fish so we
would have some fish to start in the new pond.. Now 10 months later there
are to many to count. I am sure everyone know what I mean. Is there any kind
of control of them, Do they eat the Goldfish and Koi eggs or fry? .... I
thought of netting some of them and taking them to a nearby lake, But it
seems that even if a few are left, the problem remains. The pond is 1500
gallons, 8 X 10' 3.5 ft deep, I say that so that you know I couldn't get
them all anyway ......
Bill
Pensacola, FL


~ jan (Do you know where your water quality is?)