Ide

Fish Name: Ide

Latin Name: Idus idus

Pond Requirements

• Preferred Water Conditions: Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.5-8.0,
• Temperature: Cold water-temperate between 2-30 deg C (35-86 deg F)
• The pond should be at LEAST 4ft/1.2m deep (6ft/1.8m or more is better)
• As long and wide as possible to give a large surface area for oxygen exchange

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Care & Feeding

not so tolerant to low oxygen as some other coarse fish

Originating from slow moving rivers, but adapt well to lakes. Ide are not so tolerant to low oxygen as some other coarse fish are.

Ide are sensitive to medications containing copper, so be sure to check with the treatment manufacturer before adding medications to the pond.

These fish will also predate on insects and fry, which some fish keepers find useful for keeping goldfish populations in check. Will also feed on Pond flakes, pond pellets, pond sticks, live/frozen foods and insects.