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aquariumfishguy	Posted on Sep 7 2005, 02:15 AM
Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,667 Member No.: 1 Joined: 19-August 04	Well, I'm wondering... winter is coming, and I wondered if you people who normally let your Goldfish stay outside in a pond or other outdoor setup, bring any of these fish indoors for the winter? Do tell!!

fish_doc	Posted on Sep 8 2005, 10:07 PM
Helpful Member Group: Members Posts: 146 Member No.: 2 Joined: 21-August 04	I bring my goldfish in. But the pond is a small pond not much bigger than a large aquarium and it gets real cold here. I am pretty sure they wouldnt survive the winter in the pond.

blumoose	Posted on Nov 5 2005, 06:08 AM
New Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Member No.: 59 Joined: 5-November 05	[FONT=Geneva [SIZE=14] We are a bit more temperate here in New Mexico so we leave them out. They did well and seemed to even grow. Lowest temp last year was + 9. Just do not feed them! Nora

fish_doc	Posted on Nov 7 2005, 12:54 AM
Helpful Member Group: Members Posts: 146 Member No.: 2 Joined: 21-August 04	Welcome, Blumoose. You are sure right about the feeding. When the water temps drop so does the metoblisim of the fish. At that point feeding the fish will just polute the water.

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QUOTE (blumoose @ Nov 5 2005, 06:08 AM)

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We are a bit more temperate here in New Mexico so we leave them out. They did well and seemed to even grow. Lowest temp last year was + 9. Just do not feed them!
Nora

Isnt it too hot for goldfish in that kind of heat in New Mexico??

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