Koi adventure at Fish Story Aquarium and Rescue, Naples, FL

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So far the separated black and red gf has been fine:

 

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From 6 orfe down to last, one by one, over a couple of years. Temperature / too low DO or inadequate water change?

 

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Indeed, after some time, cichlids probably cannot be kept with goldfish and koi:

 

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Koi x goldfish hybrid, natural, 11 yo, 1.5ft/45cm, rescued 9 years ago.

 

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Natural violence of goldfish spawn: vehement chasing, bumping, body-slamming, nudging, biting, jamming. Yet everyone survives fine. Just some missing scales.