Expectorating_Aubergine Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 What I do is mix dark chocolate with wet cat food. When they eat it they get really sick and learn to stay out of your yard. Don't do this if you have a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Normally as cold as it gets in Kentucky is about 10 degrees and it only got that cold once this year. We also have a lot of rain so I would have to worry about flooding. I think I am definitely going to try Ricefish though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Quote On 7/22/2021 at 4:03 PM, Expectorating_Aubergine said: What I do is mix dark chocolate with wet cat food. When they eat it they get really sick and learn to stay out of your yard. Don't do this if you have a dog. I have a Australian shepherd that is 16 so I don’t want to try that but it sounds like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expectorating_Aubergine Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 A friend tried one of those motion activated sprinklers, but the raccoons just played with it.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 I watched the video @Patrick_G posted about Ricefish that @Ryo Watanabemade. He doesn’t have any filter or do any water changes. He says the plants act as a filter so I probably would use tons of my hornwort. But for water changes should I do them or not. I’d probably just replace the water then just let the rain fill it up. Is that a good idea? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Okay. Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 3:03 PM, Taco Playz said: I think I am definitely going to try Ricefish though. When you do, tell us about it please! Living vicariously here. 🙂 And not to be totally off topic, but I noticed your signature, and I suddenly wonder if the livebearers were eavesdropping on this: "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentFishFanUK Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 8:52 PM, Expectorating_Aubergine said: There are tons of both tropical and subtropical fish that can handle the cold just fine. There are many parts of the United States that have snakeheads, a tropical Asian fish species, living as invasive in their waters. Many of these places get very cold in the winter and the fish not only persist, but thrive. I believe the same could be said about pacu. I have a hunch *puts on tinfoil hat* that part of the reason you don't hear about it much is people worrying about species getting banned as potentially "invasives" if there was lots of evidence of them surviving cold weather. *takes off tinfoil hat* Haha good point! Erm yeah *raises voice for the benefit of any government employee listening* of course absolutely none of my favourite fish would ever survive the UK winters what ever was I thinking 😅 Actually I think I'm pretty lucky and as far as I know it's pretty much always going to be legal to keep any fish in indoor aquariums here, with slightly more restrictions on outdoor ponds or importing certain species, which is fair enough really. Still wonder is some commonly kept fish could acclimate to winter temperatures for short periods. Like has anyone actually tried keeping Corydoras in an outdoor tub all winter? Someone must have tried it with Guppies surely? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expectorating_Aubergine Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Can't peppered copies handle a fair amount of cold? Same with Buenos Aires tetras? I think if you check out where the fish originally hail from a more accurate picture will be painted.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Dingle Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I'm glad I saw this topic, I've been wondering about over wintering fish as well. My local fish store has some beautiful long finned white clouds and I have a couple 20 gallon rubber planters that aren't being used for anything. I think I have a fun little project for tomorrow 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I was pondering doing the same thing and putting a 300w heater in the 100g pond and put it on a low setting. I just wonder what a 300w heater would cost if it ran for a whole month straight in the dead of winter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 I just set it up and added some spare plants. It’s dark where I’m at right now so I’ll try to get better photos tommorow. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Just finished with the pump and fountain. I even put a chair out there. I requested special ordered ricefish from my lfs now I am waiting for them to get back with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patrick_G Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) It’s looking great. Good location too! It’s fun to sit on the patio and watch the fish. Edited July 26, 2021 by Patrick_G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Yes! I tried to plant some ivy that we bought at Lowes and its looking nice. I have 50 dollars left on this project that I want to spend to make it look nice any other necessary things that I should have? I'm also worried about the stupid trash pandas 😂 any ideas on what to do to keep them away would be nice. Thanks for your help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 I would also like to get some cool pond plants any ideas other than giant duckweed and duckweed. (which I already have) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Also any idea on how to breed ricefish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 8:34 AM, Taco Playz said: I would also like to get some cool pond plants any ideas other than giant duckweed and duckweed. (which I already have) I’ll admit to not having much experience with the pond plants but I’ve had luck with small Cattails and Water Hyacinth. I’m still at the stage where I just go with whatever they suggest at the Koi Store, but I’m eager to learn more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 12:04 PM, Patrick_G said: I’ll admit to not having much experience with the pond plants but I’ve had luck with small Cattails and Water Hyacinth. I’m still at the stage where I just go with whatever they suggest at the Koi Store, but I’m eager to learn more. Sadly Water Hyacinths are a no go in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 9:31 AM, Taco Playz said: I have 50 dollars left on this project ...? I'm also worried about the stupid trash pandas Keeping the trash pandas out might turn out to be expensive. I'd suggest figuring that out before buying plants, just so you don't run out of money. On 7/26/2021 at 12:00 PM, Taco Playz said: Also any idea on how to breed ricefish? I've heard they prefer to attach their eggs to the dangly roots of floating plants. I doubt duckweed roots are big enough, but maybe giant duckweed would. I'm not familiar with giant. Or you could use a "mop" - not the floor kind, the kind intended for eggs to attach to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 I have made my own breeding mops with fishing bobbers and green acrylic yarn. Luckily I have one spare extra one! I have some giant duckweed in there but mostly regular duckweed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Dingle Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 9:41 AM, Taco Playz said: Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Ty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSH OUTDOORS Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Water Lettuce would be a perfect floating plant for your outdoor pond. I cannot keep them indoors for some reason but they are thriving in my outdoor setups. My only experience for thrash panda removal is in a rural setting. Dog proof traps are what I have used in the past. These need to be in a rural setting as the solution once one is caught is high velocity lead poisoning... BE AWARE, dog proof traps are not skunk proof, after successfully catching 9 trash pandas that skunk made for a rough week... I have not had an issue yet in my current urban setting, I think there is enough outdoor pet food in the neighborhood to keep them occupied and out of my ponds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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