cat fish in ponds

[JAYS]

Originally Posted by tom00_uk

this is why its not a good idea to put none natives into your pond or water course

http://www.spanish-catfish-ebro.com/ a whole industry has now grwon up round it but its not good news for the native fish

I think I remember seeing an article or maybe a TV programme about the river Ebro. Fairly sure it said that the river has very low oxygen levels which have a very major effect on the number of fish species present. Carp and catfish are able to endure these low levels better than most fish.
So if my memory is correct it may well be a case of these species of fish or few fish at all.
The carp are obviously introduced, but the wels is a European species, so may be native to the river system.

[JohnF94]

Weather loaches or Dojo loaches (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) are great but they tend to "escape" from ponds.

The common Channel cats (Ictalurus punctatus) are slate-blue in colour. An albino variety is more appreciated in ponds. They are relatively peacefu when young, however they are predatory fish, so always be aware that any pond mate that will fit in the channel cat's mouth will vanish.

You can also opt for Brown or Black Bullheads (Ameiurus nebulosus & Ameiurus melas). All bullheads are easy to keep and adapt well to captivity. As long as there is space and plenty of food, a bullhead will thrive for many years in your pond.

[joey747]

i think a couple of stone loach will be good if you have a good fountain or waterfall to circulate the water and some gravel in your pond.