koi pond mates

[redswordz]

i'm planning to add some new fish for my koi pond. are the following fish suitable for a koi pond? all of my koi are big
- bala shark
- clown knifefish
- black ghost knifefish
- ID shark
- Flagtail fish
- Giant gourami
- Oscar
- Rainbow shark
- Freshwater stingray

 

[Midwater]

I don't think any of those go with koi. Try something a bit less tropical.

 

[Loganthefish]

The gurami, rainbow shark, bala shark, and Oscar (if small enough) that’s it

 

[Thetigeroscarkeeper1243]

You could try goldfish, largemouth bass and suckermouth catfish.

 

[redswordz]

The gurami, rainbow shark, bala shark, and Oscar (if small enough) that’s it

what about marbled achara catfish? are they aggressive? will they attack my koi? thanks for the answer

 

[duanes]

I think most of the answers you've received are from people concerned about the tropical fish on your list, because they are really not suitable for cohabiting with temperate (cool water) fish like Koi.
Is your koi pond inside, or do you live in an area where your water stays warm enough all year round?
I used to overwinter temperate water cichlids from Uruguay with koi, because they could handle water temps below 60'F, and the cichlids appreciated a cooldown.
And, because my ponds would freeze to the bottom in winter, even Koi could not survive the freezing, even certain water lilies needed to be brought in.
But that is not really doable for tropical species unless your pond is indoors, or in a tropical area.

 

[redswordz]

I think most of the answers you've received are from people concerned about the tropical fish on your list, because they are really not suitable for cohabiting with temperate (cool water) fish like Koi.
Is your koi pond inside, or do you live in an area where your water stays warm enough all year round?
I used to overwinter temperate water cichlids from Uruguay with koi, because they could handle water temps below 60'F, and the cichlids appreciated a cooldown.
And, because my ponds would freeze to the bottom in winter, even Koi could not survive the freezing, even certain water lilies needed to be brought in.
But that is not really doable for tropical species unless your pond is indoors, or in a tropical area.
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my pond is outside and i live in the philippines, a tropical country. the koi are thriving, i have some shaded area of the pond. i kinda want some few predators that will not destroy my koi. most of my koi are big enough to not be bothered by predator fish but i don't want to risk it so i asked first. i still haven't pull the trigger of buying predators. what are some predator fish that will not bother my koi? thanks

 

[Loganthefish]

what about marbled achara catfish? are they aggressive? will they attack my koi? thanks for the answer

It depends it is always a gamble with big fish but i would say 70% chance it would be fine