Rain > Pond > Goldfish = ???

[ptsteve97]

I made a big pond for my Sarasa Comet (x2) and Shubunkin (x2). (No 100/200 gallon aquarium around my town area or local online shop)

Sometimes it rains. And the rain flowing from my zinc roof (still new) might enter the pond (Made from cement and bricks).

Is it dangerous to the goldfish? Or any other fish?

I want them to live longer and healthy. I really love them. They still small, around 8 - 10 cm, and currently in a 15 gallon tank.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Are you asking if the rain may be bad for them? Or are you asking if the zinc may soak into the water, and then into the pond?

 

[ptsteve97]

Are you asking if the rain may be bad for them? Or are you asking if the zinc may soak into the water, and then into the pond?

Both. I add about the zinc roof just in case it will also be bad for the fish.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Both. I add about the zinc roof just in case it will also be bad for the fish.

From my knowledge, Zinc destroys fishes gill tissues. So no, it’s not safe.

Is the pond above ground, or in ground? You may be able to put a little roof over the pond. Or out a propped up tarp on there for now, until you can figure out something more permanent.

 

[Colin_T]

Zinc is bad. The powdered zinc will wear off after 6-12 months in the elements but if it is less than 12 months, divert the water onto the lawn until next year.

 

[ptsteve97]

The pond above ground. I think I'll destroy the pond and make a new one somewhere else.