Can You Keep Koi In 4ft Tanks Inside?

[rachelbatchelor]

I dont think you can but my friend seems to think that its ok and is keeping 5 ghost koi who are all about 8 inches long in the tank.

What do you think about this? Should i say anything to her? Help!

 

[WILDER]

No you can't they grow very large, and that size tank will not be able to cope with the waste, she wan't to find someone with a pond, for the happiness and health of the fish.

http/www.tropicalfish4u.co.uk/acatalog/Ghost_Koi_Carp.html

 

[Fella]

I dont think you can but my friend seems to think that its ok and is keeping 5 ghost koi who are all about 8 inches long in the tank.

What do you think about this? Should i say anything to her? Help!

Yeah, you most definitely cannot keep koi in tanks without shortening their lifespan and making their lives very uncomfortable. They're very active fish that require a lot of space, and the amount of mess they create makes them one of the messiest fish of all.

I'd recommend your friend to either go tropical, or get a maximum of 4 fancy goldfish or 2 common goldfish.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Most koi get to 2-3ft long and are active fish, you are looking at around a 400gallon tank for just a couple of koi.

 

[rachelbatchelor]

Thankyou. Thats what i thought.

Can i show her what you have written??

 

[Fella]

Thankyou. Thats what i thought.

Can i show her what you have written??

I've got no problem with that. If she signs up, we could help her find what fish she might enjoy?

 

[rachelbatchelor]

Ok, i will give her the link to the site.

Thanks again xxx

 

[mr.dark-saint]

If it's to "winter the fish" I don't see it being wrong. By 4 foot you mean something close to a 100 gallon? I'd worry more about the filteration, though. But with enough water chages it'll be fine for temporary situation.

 

[Fella]

If it's to "winter the fish" I don't see it being wrong. By 4 foot you mean something close to a 100 gallon? I'd worry more about the filteration, though. But with enough water chages it'll be fine for temporary situation.

My tank is 4 feet long and is 45 US gallons...