I can dispose of hazardous chemicals down the drain, right? The wastewater plant is responsible for clean up.

This is only a guide; it will depend on what type of fish & filter the aquarium has and how often it is maintained.

New and reclaimed ponds are eligible for stocking of fish from our ODWC hatcheries. A fish application form can be obtained from any ODWC hatchery office or biologist or the fish division office in OKC. If you would like to purchase fish to stock your pond, call (405) 521-3721 for a list of commercial hatcheries.

Find and sterilize enough containers to hold all of the aquarium and filtration water (Preferably plastic based.) Take out decorative rock, wood, or coral and place in a container (this is not the gravel or crushed coral) Put water back into tank. Treat with Stress Coat, or similar water conditioner. Float fish, or begin to acclimate. Release in 20 min.

Light is a highly debated subject among aquarists. Many books use wattage as a simple way to judge lighting. Wattage, by itself, per gallon, is a very poor way to judge lighting. For instance, a 20W 10,000K fluorescent bulb puts out a much higher total lumen spectral distribution than a 20W actinic. With a 10,000K compact fluorescent bulb, you will get approximately 3.5 times the lumen power generated by the same wattage fluorescent bulb. You will get even more with a metal halide.

New ponds can have one inch of fish per square foot of pond surface. Older, established ponds can have two to three inches of fish per square foot of pond surface. New ponds need to be declorinated. Back to top

You can come by our office between the hours of 8:00 and 12:00 (Monday to Friday) or by appointment, to pick up mosquito fish. Please bring a 5-gallon bucket with you to carry them in.

Crappie are not usually recommended in bass ponds under 100 surface acres. A prolific spawner, crappie in small bodies of water will usually compete directly with bass for food and produce not only slow-growing crappie but slow-growing bass as well. They are also known to reduce small bass survival by preying directly on young bass. You may know of a pond with both good size bass and crappie, but these are rare.

It is best to wait at least twenty-four hours before adding fish to a new tank. This time allows you to put in a chloramine remover, adjust the pH, allows possible harmful gases to be driven off, and adjust the temperature.

Currently we do not permit people to create or add custom fish for Goldfish Aquarium. There are many reasons, but the most important is that while we trust an artisan would be motivated, and even capable of creating a truly wonderful masterpiece, there are others that might not, and a version were to get out that was less than the highest quality, it might reflect poorly on us. If you are interesting in creating fish or wildlife for our company, we are always seeking talented artist.

There are a many fish that will do great in a Natural Aquarium. Generally smaller fish are more suited to a planted tank in general. Some fish and other animals that are destructive vegetarians are obviously going to be a problem in any planted aquarium. Take some care in choosing fish that will like the water, foods and environment you intend to provide them with. Make sure intended tank mates are compatable. Many books and web sites have information on specific species of fish.

In a new aquarium or an unfiltered goldfish bowl you only need to feed once every other day as much as the fish will eat in a few minutes. In a mature aquarium you can feed small amounts but more often, up to 3 times a day also you can feed a more varied diet e.g. frozen, live, pellets, flake, wafers etc. text is editable.

Not likely. Opossums are rather lazy and will always seek out readily available food whenever possible. It is not generally industrious enough to catch fish or try to attack an animal that might fight back. The disappearance of fish or chickens is more likely due to a racoon, fox, or badger. If you see an opossum eating your fish, most likely it came across the remains that another creature left behind on the bank.

It's just a few minutes away. Hidden Hills is clearly visible from Chimney Rock (and vice-versa.) Besides the fantastic view, there are also nice hiking trails up there. Getting to the top is a 26-story elevator ride. We can sure relate to that one. When we get a chance to stay at the cabin we tend to stay on the property most of the time. It's a great place to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Yes. Fish and snails play a vital part in maintaining cleanliness of a pond. The fish will eat the mosquito larvae and the snails are extremely good at cleaning the pond sides. Both these animals can be destructive if they breed to excess or grow too large. They can then start eating the plant life, which will cause the water to become dirty quickly. Home | What is New | Kits Suggestions | Self-contained Units | Ponds | Waterfalls | Cascades | Creeks

Several kinds of fish such as Koi, Comet, Fancy Gold Fish, Shubunkins, as well as snails, frogs and turtles.

The rule of thumb is one inch of fish per square foot of surface area. Take the measurements of the longest width and length of the pond and multiply together. This amount will equal the inches of fish allowed.