anyway the fish are 1/4 to 1/2 in length, I suppose they are all goldfish
( but some koi might be nice) would save me from buying feeders for the
"out" pond.(do they normally differ in size like that?)

Size difference, yes.

As far as the ammonia problem in the tank, one word, Amquell. ;o)
And don't put very many in the tank. ~ jan


(Do you know where your water quality is?)