Best Fish To Keep In Outdoor Pond

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From Koi to Goldfish, here's a list of the top 8 best fish to keep in an outdoor pond

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Koi carp are renowned for their dazzling array of colours, intricate patterns, and highly tolerant physiques, making them a complete delight in outdoor ponds

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Goldfish, with their striking metallic hues and graceful fins, are a beloved choice for outdoor ponds as they're mostly popular due to their ease of care

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Weather loaches, also known as pond loach or dojo loach, are dotted eel-like fish known for their playful behaviour and adaptability to outdoor ponds

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Catfish are a popular type of pond fish that are known for their bottom-dwelling behaviour. They come in a variety of sizes and are perfect for ponds with multiple types of fish

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Mosquito fish are small, hardy fish that are often used in backyard ponds to control mosquito populations. They are greyish-brown in colour and have a distinctive upturned mouth

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Shubunkin are a spectacular type of goldfish that have a blue-grey colour with speckles of red, orange, and black. They are hardy and can survive in a range of water conditions

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Tamasaba are originally bred in Japan and are beautiful fish usually white and red in color. They are hardy fish and can grow quite large, 10 inches or more

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Comets are a type of goldfish that have a long, slender body and a deeply forked tail. They come in a range of colours, including orange, yellow, and white

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