Fish for Water Features

Andy Williams from the Lichterman Nature Center talks about the different kinds of fish for water features in your yard. The three main kinds of fish to consider are minnows, goldfish, and koi. Fish such as bluegill and bass need more space and are more suited for a large pond. To support fish in your water feature you should make sure you only put fish into the water feature so you have one square foot of water surface per inch of fish. The fish will grow but that is a good starting out rule of thumb. Andy briefly tells the history of each kind of fish, how big they will grow and the different varieties available. He also talks about what to look for when purchasing fish.

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