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Q. How do I select and add fish to my pond?

A. First, be sure the fish dealer has brought the new fish into the store using sound quarantine procedures. You want to avoid adding diseased fish into your pond where they could infect the other fish. Avoid purchasing fish that are listless, pale in color, gasping or have fins folded back. If the tank contains several dead fish, purchase your fish elsewhere. A healthy fish is active, bright and has outstretched fins. If you are uncertain about the health of a fish that you plan to introduce into your pond, you may want to keep this fish quarantined in a tub of pond water that has been treated. Use a small pump or aquarium filter to keep the water moving and aerated. If after a week of observation, your fish shows no signs of illness, you may add the fish to the pond. Before adding the fish to your pond, be certain that the pond water has been treated for chlorine and chloramines with a water conditioner product and make sure the pump and filter have been running for at least two weeks to allow the beneficial bacteria to colonize. Enjoy your new pets!