What other animals can I put in my fish pond?

The following creatures are likely to use your pond:

• Frogs. Frogs need ponds to breed and tadpoles will feed on the algae in the water.
• Dragonflies. Dragonflies breed in water and need submerged pond plants for their developing larvae.
• Hedgehogs.
• Water invertebrates.
• Newts.

What can I put in my pond besides fish?

Top 10 Features to Add to Your Pond

• Fountain. Fountains not only add beauty to your pond, but they provide valuable aeration as well.
• Water Lily. Go ahead and splurge on a beautiful water lily.
• Lighting.
• Fish.
• Adjustable Flow Pump.
• Spitter.
• IonGen™ System.
• Floating Plant Island.

Can you put bluegill in a koi pond?

Bluegill can also be used to keep algae mowed down in a Koi pond or water garden. They will coexist very well with all of your pond critters like Koi, goldfish and turtles. You will even notice them eating the same food you are feeding other pond fish.

Can you mix goldfish with koi fish?

Koi and goldfish can be kept in the same pond, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Both koi and goldfish can be beautiful and they come in a variety of colors. Koi will breed with the goldfish. Some of the baby fish (fry) will be born brown or grey and may turn orange as they get older.

Can you put other fish with koi?

Koi are non-aggressive fish, and can live in harmony with other freshwater dwellers, some of which have added benefits like eating algae, detritus or undigested food. Size — some pond mates can grow to be quite large, and in some instances will eat the smaller cohabitating fish or their offspring.

Can koi and catfish live together?

Small catfish species that can be kept in ponds and aquariums include the cory catfish, glass catfish, bumblebee catfish, bristlenose plecos, and many others. Due to their small size (typically less than 4 inches), they should not be kept with koi if you want to be 100\% sure they won’t be eaten or damaged.

Can you put bass and koi together?

When they are in the wild, Koi live with other species of carp. Koi also get along well with killifish and minnows. For other fish, largemouth bass, catfish and striped bass will make perfect mates for your Koi.

Do koi fish eat bass?

If your koi are twice the size of the bass, that should keep them safe from being eaten, but they are still vulnerable to aggressive bass defending their territory. If you are intent on keeping both bass and koi in the same pond, be sure to give the bass a good variety of options for cover and shelter.