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Question
Can I put orfe in a man made pond (approx 200 gal.)
I do not consider growth to be important. Where can I buy small orfe? 2-3" Display open to public with many children.
Koi were to big. I moved them to a larger pond. Suggestions
on specie rather than plain gold fish?

Answer
Hello Scott!
Orfe are really not suitable for any pond less than 500-1000 gallons. They are very, very fast swimmers and if they run into the edge of the pond while on one of their runs they will jump out.
A better choice would be Shubunkins and Sarassa Goldfish, which are very colorful, yet suited to smaller ponds. Shubunkins in particular are almost as colorful as Koi, but can live comfortably in 200 gallons.