Catfish In Your Koi Pond Or Water Garden

[@randallkindrick6378]

I believe much of the confusion regarding channel catfish, bullhead catfish, etc. is a lot of people attribute the algae reducing benefits of Plecostomus, that they have heard about in pet stores, to other types of catfish, and for the most part they do not apply. Plecostomus, btw do not do well when water temperatures get below 50 degrees. Some people do appreciate channel catfish for aquaponics systems however.

[@jerseyshorepondscapesvideos]

Yes, I agree with you entirely. I have had a few clients buy a catfish or two to help control the population of their goldfish in the pond.

[@debibermingham3667]

I had a sucker mouth catfish for the past 2 years. I had made a deal with the local pet store that he would take the fish back come winter, a repay me with a smaller one come spring. Honestly I have to say… my pond had much less algae on the bottom & sides. We observed the fish coming out at night. I will say my son had a challenge trying to catch it come fall!!! I totally trust your opinions, but I can’t explain my experience 🤷‍♂️ I’m gonna hold off on getting another one for now😊 Many thanks❣️

[@jerseyshorepondscapesvideos]

I bet the fish you're talking about is not actually a catfish, it sounds more like a pleco which will not survive in the pond over winter because it is more of a tropical fish. That is what is very common in fish tanks you often see them sucking on the side of the glass. I had a client in Spring Lake that had to they were kind of black and brown but they actually are more related to a pleco than a normal catfish

[@debibermingham3667]

@@jerseyshorepondscapesvideos Yes it was a Pleco!!! He did a great job!!! My 1st winter I brought him indoors to a 30 gallon tank! A hassle & extra added expense! Thanks for your response😊

[@robert_nobles]

⁠@@jerseyshorepondscapesvideospleco aka suckermouth catfish is a type of catfish.