View attachment 38006View attachment 38007Hi, I have mentioned before that I am a first time ponder and have a 160 gallon pre-formed pond. I took the advice of the pet store and the aquarium guy and bought too many koi for my pond size. I have had them for 1 and 1/2 years and they are great. The only problem is that they are WAY TOO BIG for my tiny pond. I am hoping that someone will understand my problem and be willing to help me out. Some of you recommend I dig a bigger pond for them, but I don't have a way to put them in a holding tank and I have VERY limited space on my enclosed patio to build a bigger pond. Others of you recommend getting some small goldies for my size pond - which I will probably do .
I would gladly give them away to a good home if someone would be interested in coming to get them from me. I already talked to the Daytona Aquarium store and they would gladly take them but I have no way to get them there safely.
I have 5 adorable koi. They are typically shy but will take food from my hand. I will tell you that they are BIG! Four of the five are about 18" long and one is smaller at about 12 - 14". One is solid orange, one is primarily yellow, one is orange and white , one is silver calico and one is white calico.
I love them dearly but fear that they will suffer if I keep them in such a small space. They are all healthy and I have had no problems with them. I do weekly water changes to keep them happy!
The fish are in DeBary, Florida, which is in between Daytona and Orlando. If you think you could love these cuties and have the means to come and get them safely to a new pond, I would be more than happy to have you "adopt" them. I attached some pictures, they are the best I have at this time. Thanks for the consideration!
Chris
Hi, Chris.
I am Paul Beran. I own a beautiful home, backyard, and koi pond holding over 3,000 gallons of water.
Last fall, sadly, we lost all 70 of our koi/gold fish in one night. We received an aquatic plant, a gorgeous lotus, and placed it into our pond. By morning, all 70 fish were dead. We were devastated. Many were 12-16" long!
We tested the water after the fact and found that the plant had introduced a concentration of ammonia into the water. We had no idea.
We have since then drained and cleaned the pond twice. It is once again ready to accept fish and give them a good home.
As far as transport is concerned, a friend lives in Orlando and will be driving here for an event set to take place July 1ST. Not sure what day she will be leaving Florida, but it will likely be the last week of June.
May I show you pictures of our pond?
Paul Beran
412-996-6699
