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What kind of fish will survive the winter in a pond zone 8 (coldest 20 f -8 c)2007-11-24 23:42:00

Guppies.I wouldn't think of putting guppies in a pond. These are aquarium fish and require heating up to 76 degrees. Keep those in your indoor aquarium. I

To avoid the predators on your pond SCREEN it over. I've had my pond invaded by raccoons..but they're so smart if they're hungry enough they know how to knock the screen off.But birds like herons aren't that smart!

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Most coldwater fish such as sunfish bluegill, catfish native to the U.S., goldfish, guppies, carp, gar, koi, drum, bass, perch, and pike will survive outdoors in that temperature. Most tropical fish will not.

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We call them feeder fish. They sell them at the local bait store. They're bright orange and get quite big in our pond. I suppose they are plain old goldfish. They last very well over the winters. We usually lose none of them or maybe one. As long as you leave a stick in the water (and be sure it doesn't get knocked over by weather or a raccoon), then the top won't freeze solidly and everybody should be fine.

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you don't need a scavenger - goldfish are scavengers

i can't tell what area of the country you are in

fantails might be a little iffy, usually your best bet will be single tail

goldfish - they are hardier

do not put bream or catfish or bass in your pond EVER they will cannibalize or kill all your fish

the guppies won't make it - you can catch some gambusia

(wild minnow looks like guppie) and keep in your pond, they eat mosquito larvae

get pond netting or fruit tree netting at garden supply shop and

hang over your pond to keep predators away

for color have you checked on shubunkins (calico goldfish)?

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i would recommend making the pond a little deeper. Or a section of it at least. That way the top will freeze and the fish can go lower to where the water isint frozen.