Crawfish as a pond dweller?
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Comments (19)I love the pictures of Emma! How did you get them inserted with a reasonable size rather than gargantuan like mine? Unfortunately, we've been dogless for two years. Because of the amount that I currently travel, it is probably going to be a couple more years before I can defend getting a pair of goldens again. BTW - I subscribe to the theory that goldens are much happier in pairs. Ours used to sit patiently under a big pine tree (where the large pond is now located) for hours after they chased a squirrel into it. What type of snail would work? I am not aware of any places locally where I can capture wild ones. Will the pet store variety work? Are frogs likely to stick around or will they go "on a walkabout"? Do I need to introduce plants before fish? Right now, the pond is pretty sterile. In a week or two, when the flowering trees drop their blossoms, some organic matter will inevitably end up on the bottom of the pond. BTW - we are at 1/4 mile from the nearest natural body of water. So, no need to be concerned about prison breaks by the pond critters....See MoreA few pics of the pond and some pond life...
Comments (30)Jayinflorida: How do you prevent your goldfish from eating the snails? I was thinking about trying to find some snails for the pond that came with the house we just bought, but read pretty much everywhere that goldfish would eat them. I'm also having trouble finding snails that won't be invasive and will last the winters (I'm in New England). Any suggestions? The reason is because of the pond sludge problem that I'm hoping snails would help with. We do have a (mechanical) filter, and some water flow that we hope to turn back into a waterfall soon. We currently have 7 goldfish in about a 500 gal pond, and from reading this forum, some of the plants are apparently water lilies. Not sure what the others are, yet. :) Thanks! Suzanne, new to this forum, but not as new to GW...See MoreCrayfish in our pond
Comments (9)Hi Anna Surpised that you haven't had crayfish before. I even have them in an above ground pond that was specificly built to keep them and turtles out. lol Funny story aboyt them I had a 150 gallon aquarium as well as a 3x6 foot in ground pool and a neighbor gave me 4 CF they'd been keeping in an aquarium. Put them in the 150. About a week later I was sitting in the kitchen drinking coffee just before dawn . looked out into the GH and noted little red dots moving around on the path. Naturally I assumed they were aliens of some sort but turned out to be the CF they much preferred the pond with a dirt edge lol. Go out into your yard while dark with a flashlight . they're eyes glow like lightbulbs. Had no idea they ever got out of the water lol gary...See MoreFlorida Dwellers...help needed
Comments (21)What I wouldn't have given to spend February in FL when I lived in IN. You will be pretty far south--my sister lives down there, so you will be a little warmer. We do have cold fronts come through, but they don't last more than a few days. It will seem warm to you because you'll be acclimated to the cold. As far as clothes, just bring what's comfortable. Most restaurants are very casual. There is a boat from Ft. Myers that takes you down to Key West. I think it's $90 per person, but Key West is something else! You can stay a few days or go back to Ft. Myers that evening. If you like to fish you may want to take a charter boat out. That's really fun. Or take a gambling cruise out. They usually have a buffet meal and lots of slots. LOL! Or you can just bask in the sun and relax with a Pina Colada. I hope you enjoy your time here. Please do go to the bird sanctuary Joan/MN mentioned. We saw the most beautiful sight there one evening. A tree was full of roseate spoonbills and it looked like the whole tree was covered in big pink flowers. (Take your bird book along.)...See Morewebfeeet
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