Hello everyone, today we are going to see which fish, between the goldfish and the koi carp, is best for your pond. For this, we will examine the differences but also the similarities between these two species of fish.
Goldfish:
Goldfish can live in a pond. They reproduce quickly, can survive the winter and there are many varieties. However, they need a lot of space, so you should avoid putting too many in order not to overpopulate the pond, which could endanger the life of your fish (5 fish per 1000 liters). Goldfish need clean water and a natural pond, preferably deep enough, to be able to hide in winter and summer and thus avoid the cold and heat. Although fragile in an aquarium, they are very robust in a pond. Common goldfish and shubunkin can coexist with koi carp.
Now that we have detailed the goldfish, let's move on to the koi carp.
Koi carp:
Koi carp can be of several colors, are easily tamed and are peaceful. They can grow up to 90 cm in size. Like goldfish, they are hardy, live in schools, hibernate in winter and are omnivorous, although they have a herbivorous tendency. Their diet should contain between 20 and 30% protein. Koi carp can coexist with other species of fish, especially goldfish.
Conclusion :
If you are hesitating between koi carp and goldfish , know that it is possible to have both in your pond. Thus, your pond will be magnificently populated thanks to these two superb species. If, on the other hand, you do not have a pond, know that you can still obtain these two wonderful species of fish thanks to our " koi carp " plush toys and our " goldfish " plush toys. They will allow you to start or complete your fish collection, or to offer them to a young fish enthusiast.
