minnows

[lilmissruffcountry]

I just can't see spending money on aquarium fish when you are going to only see their top. Also what fish would be better to survive in a pond than fish that naturally live in texas... : )

Guppies do great!, An if you get the HB or Platinum varities they have a lot of color from the top angle..even in murky water...like these guys, they show up very brite at the surface...looks like colored tinfoil swimming.. I can give you some culls if you'd like...?

[blacksmith37]

"Bait" is not that specific of a word either; some friends refer to sushi as "bait".
Oh, contrare; I have a small gain on the purchased fish in the pond. I also use them to stock a few charity tanks .Live bearers and zebras reproduce vigorusly in a (my) pond; catching and selling some each autumn provides cash if you need more in the spring.
I started with red swordtails for visablity but after a few years they revert back to green.

[CichlidFan]

It was a pleasure meeting you and the family Jeff, thanks for everything.

Steve

[Mzungu]

I started with red swordtails for visablity but after a few years they revert back to green.

Wow, really? How interesting...

There was an article in a magazine a few years back about throwing killies outside during the summer to create a population explosion. It was called, like, "Hot Tub Killies" or something. Can't remember. But yes, some fish can do really well outside.

[jeff]

Guppies do great!, An if you get the HB or Platinum varities they have a lot of color from the top angle..even in murky water...like these guys, they show up very brite at the surface...looks like colored tinfoil swimming.. I can give you some culls if you'd like...?

what kind of guppies are those?

[jeff]

they look 4th of July-ish

[lilmissruffcountry]

they look 4th of July-ish

Some of my HB reds, an HB platinum reds

[Nickintex]

I still say Golden Shiners from the bait store:

[jeff]

that i will do. Prob will wait till spring.

[jeff]

speaking of bait. im getting a lot of grub worms out of the garden if ne1 wants fish food or bait.

[Nickintex]

that i will do. Prob will wait till spring.

They are comfortable in cold water and are REALLY cheap, if that makes a difference.

[jeff]

i need other things for the pond 1st. like a pump, and uv filter. you know, the little thing you need that break all at once.