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Cat fish to large for my pond

10 years ago

A few years ago I was told by my local pond supply to put in two channel cat fish to help keep it clean and keep down the yearly fish explosion. This they have done but they are now over 2 feet long and growing. They are also keeping the Koi from eating. Any Ideas where I could give one too? I do not want to kill them!!!

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chicago311
10 years ago
I think it's illegal to dump any fish in any pond or lake so I'm not exactly recommending that..... but they are native to most lakes in the US and will survive. But if they are domesticated and rely on humans to feed them, it could pose a survival issue. Maybe a private pond somewhere?
TaraMaiden
10 years ago
Advertise with your local aquarium store, or pet shop... put notices up in areas which might have ponds (look on Google world) and put notices up in your local newsagent... but yes - whatever you do - do NOT release them into the wild!
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