Don't want dragonflies

[Tursiops2]

Originally Posted by Pogo

I've never been sure why fish aren't regarded as wildlfe in the minds of many people here,

The original post was about goldfish, and goldfish aren't wildlife, they're non-native ornamental pets.

I have always presumed that the objective of creating a wildlife pond, as opposed to either a purely ornamental pond or a dedicated fish pond, is to recreate a natural ecosystem with the maximum biodiversity possible.

Goldfish are a form of carp, which are effectively swimming vacuum cleaners, found naturally in large lakes or rivers at relatively low population densities. Introducing an unnaturally high population of a top predator into a small closed system like a garden pond will inevitably result in a loss of diversity.
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[Kayleigh]

I think the mods should close this thread now as its become personal.

You make a few remarks on what you believe in and get ripped to bits..

All I wanted to do was advise someone who was ill informed that dragonflies cause more damage than fish..
This is wildlife site after all not a fish keeping site.

Why does every discussion have to turn nasty.
I will keep my opinions to myself in future....

[Hedge Witch]

I agree, this thread is getting too personal.

[glsammy]

Reading through this thread I think enough has been said.

Thread closed.