natalie265
Fish Crazy
Pictures will be coming soon.
Meanwhile, i wanted to reply to a couple of the comments.
These fish were introduced (i have no idea how many years ago) to an isolated pond that would NOT have contained any native fish. The fish native to this part of the country: trout, salmon etc require very cold, high oxygen water and would have no interest in this little, warm pond. However, that doesn't mean the introduction of these fish hasn't had any impact on its natural ecology. There could have been other, smaller organisms that have been displaced. While i don't like the idea of introducing non native species, i take comfort in knowing that these fish could not survive outside of this one, little pond. Therefore, any ecological damage that has been done will be isolated to this one pond.
Regarding those that have fears that it will be exploited: One thing this pond has going for it is that it is EXTREMELY isolated. The nearest city is a good 4 hour drive away. It would not be practical for most people to visit this pond. And while there are thousands of dollars worth of cichlids in this pond, it would be very impractical to catch them, transport them, store them and ship them in order to make money off of them. So, i'm not terribly worried about that. However, i still think it's better to keep the location a secret. Partly, just to play on the safe side, and partly because i think its secrecy is part of the magic of the place. Sadly, with the internet and GPS systems and google earth etc i don't think it will remain a secret for much longer.
No, that is not it. The pond i found is not managed in any way. It is out in the middle of nowhere. Definitely not a resort!
Meanwhile, i wanted to reply to a couple of the comments.
These fish were introduced (i have no idea how many years ago) to an isolated pond that would NOT have contained any native fish. The fish native to this part of the country: trout, salmon etc require very cold, high oxygen water and would have no interest in this little, warm pond. However, that doesn't mean the introduction of these fish hasn't had any impact on its natural ecology. There could have been other, smaller organisms that have been displaced. While i don't like the idea of introducing non native species, i take comfort in knowing that these fish could not survive outside of this one, little pond. Therefore, any ecological damage that has been done will be isolated to this one pond.
Regarding those that have fears that it will be exploited: One thing this pond has going for it is that it is EXTREMELY isolated. The nearest city is a good 4 hour drive away. It would not be practical for most people to visit this pond. And while there are thousands of dollars worth of cichlids in this pond, it would be very impractical to catch them, transport them, store them and ship them in order to make money off of them. So, i'm not terribly worried about that. However, i still think it's better to keep the location a secret. Partly, just to play on the safe side, and partly because i think its secrecy is part of the magic of the place. Sadly, with the internet and GPS systems and google earth etc i don't think it will remain a secret for much longer.
Found this on the internet it appears to be a resort/tourist attraction in Utah not a little slice of paradise.
http/www.mystichotsprings.com/Tropical_Fish/tropical_fish.html
No, that is not it. The pond i found is not managed in any way. It is out in the middle of nowhere. Definitely not a resort!
