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Old 22-06-2010, 02:08 AM posted to rec.gardens
David Hare-Scott[_2_] David Hare-Scott[_2_] is offline
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habitat wrote:
Hello guys! Are goldfish safe in a garden pond?

I'm planning to put goldfish in my garden pond.


It depends. If the water is polluted, if it is too hot, or predatory birds
or animals can get them, or there is not enough food then no. Small shallow
ponds have the greatest risk.

David