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Ornamental Fish

We stock a wide variety of ornamental fish for garden ponds. Come see our range of fish in our shop in Roscommon town or look here for our range of fish. We would be glad to give you advice on fish health and share some of our top fish keeping tips with you. For most fish species a filtration system is necessary. This ensures that your water quality is maintain at a high level and in turn give your fish the perfect habitat for a long happy and healthy life.

One major advantage that fish add to your garden is the tranquil atmosphere they can create. Their slow mesmerising movement can be hypnotic and you will find yourself staring at them for long periods of time.

All fish we stock are suitable for the Irish climate.

Fan Tails

The fantail goldfish is a normal “fancy” goldfish. It is characterized by dual lobed, paired fins. These normally range from one to three inches in length for an adult fantail goldfish. These fish come in a variety of colors, from bronze (often called "chocolate"), orange, red, calico and mixes of colors. If properly cared for, a twenty year lifespan isn’t impossible, and the record is forty nine years.

We currently have a range of fan tails in stock. Please drop into our shop or call us for more details

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Comets

The comet has a long (up to 12 inch in length) slim body and a high dorsal fin. The body depth of the fish should be approximately 3/8 of the length of the body. The dorsal fin is as high or higher than the depth of the body. The single caudal fin should be deeply forked, with log narrow lobes that end in a point. The pectoral and pelvic fins are paired, long and end in a pointed fashion
The comet is one of the few fish that is supposed to have a single anal fin, while in most other fish its considered a flaw in shows. The scales of the fish are metallic, and its being bred in colors of red or orange, or red/white, commonly known as sarassa comet. In a sarassa comet the red is really bright and deep, and is a stunning contrast to the crisp white background.

We current stock
	Red Comets These fish look very attractive in a pond and are relitively easy to care for. These fish can be more suitable of smaller volume ponds
	Yellow comets Like the red comets these are a very attractive fish to keep in a garden pond. Easilt cared for and good for smaller volume ponds

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Orfe's

Usually available in the golden variety, orfe can make a very lively addition to a pond. Taking residence in the upper layers of a pond, the Orfe is a sleekly built shoaling fish and is capable of jumping clear of the water. Orfe prefer 'cleaner' water than the goldfish, but adapt well to a garden pond with lots of surface area. They are also likely to be the first of the pond fish to show a change in behaviour should water conditions start to deteriorate.

We have the golden orfe variety in stock. These are all approximately 3 - 5" long

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Shubunkins

Shubunkins are similar to the common goldfish and comet goldfish in appearance. They have streamlined bodies with well-developed and even fins. However, the shubunkins are calico goldfish; they possess nacreous scales (a mix of metallic and transparent scales that are pearly in appearance). This overlapping patches of red, white, grey and black (along with dark speckles) on a blue background normally extends to the finnage of shubunkins. Shubunkins are excellent pond fish because they can reach an overall length ranging from 9 to 16 inches (22.86 to 40.6 centimeters).

We currently stock
	Small shubunkins
	Medium Shubunkins
	Large Shubunkins
	White Shubunkins

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KOI Carp

While a 4th century Chinese book of the Western Jin Dynasty mentions carp with various colors, koi breeding first became popular in the 19th century in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. Farmers working the rice fields would notice that some carp were more brightly colored than others, capture them, and raise them. By the 20th century, a number of color patterns had been established, most notably the red-and-white Kohaku.

The common carp is a hardy fish, and koi retain that durability. Koi are cold-water fish, so it's advisable to have a meter or more of depth in areas of the world that become warm during the summer. In areas that get harsh winters, it is a good idea to have a pond that is a minimum of 1.5 meters (4 1/2 feet) deep so that it won't freeze solid. It is also a good idea to keep a space open with a bubbler and a horse trough heater.

Koi are an omnivorous fish and will often eat a wide variety of foods, including peas, lettuce, and watermelon. Koi food is designed not only to be nutritionally balanced, but also to float so as to encourage them to come to the surface. When they are eating, it is possible to check them for parasites and ulcers. Koi will recognize the person feeding them and gather around at dinnertime. They can even be trained to take the food from one's hand. In the winter their digestive system slows nearly to a halt, and they eat very little, perhaps no more than nibbles of algae from the bottom. Their appetite will not come back until the water warms up in the spring. When the temperature drops below 10 °C, feeding, particularly with protein, should be halted or the food can go rancid in their stomach causing sickness.

If kept properly, koi can live about 30–40 years. Some have reportedly lived up to 200 years.

Our range of Koi All koi in a wide variety of colours and sizes.
	Range	Size
	Selected	2" - 4"
	Mixed	3" - 4"
	Standard	2" - 3"
	Mixed	4" - 6"
	Selected	10" - 12"
	Selected	12" - 14"
	Selected	14" - 18"

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