There are many species of pond fish available. Some pond owners prefer brightly coloured goldfish, koi or orfe to stand out in their pond, others choose native species to inhabit a natural looking pond.Pond fish tend to be fairly placid and there isn’t much conflict between species. The main consideration when adding fish should be whether pond is compatible for the type of fish, in terms of depth, size and filtration.

Carp

A common name for a variety of fish, many of which are kept in ponds. Carp are constant eaters and produce a lot of waste, which requires regular filtration. They are omnivorous and will eat any pond food.

The Carp family includes Koi, Mirror Carp, and more.

Carp are shoaling fish and should be kept in a group of at least 3 fish.

Common Carp

Wild Common Carp are found in Eastern Europe and Asia. They are a common food fish in many parts of the world, as well as been a popular fish for anglers.

Because Common carp can grow quite large and produce a lot of waste they will require a fairly large garden pond, with depths of at least 1 metre.

Species Information
Maximum Length: 120cm
Common Length: 30-40cm

Max. Published Weight: 42Kg

Max Reported Age: 15 years

Ideal pH Range: 7.0 – 7.5

Preferred Temperature Range: 3°C - 35°C

Koi Carp

Koi, or Nishikigoi, are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

Nishikigoi, the fish’s indigenous name in Japan, literally means “brocaded carp”. “Goi” is the Japanese for “carp”, and “nishiki” is the Japanese word to used to describe brocaded cloth (highly decorated cloth with raised, coloured patterns).The name koi derived as a nickname from Nishikigoi and has become the recognised name for coloured carp in the western world. To read an article on the History of Nishikigoi click hereTo read an article on Koi Varieties and Classification click hereMaximum Length: 120cm

Common Length: 30-60cm

Max. Published Weight: 42Kg

Expected Age: 20-40 years

Ideal pH Range: 7.0 – 7.5

Preferred Temperature Range: 3°C - 35°C