Algae eater

[Alicia]

I have this really large algae eater( I don't know if thats what they are really called) It has grown too big for my tank and it is trying to jump out. I want to move it to my outdoor pond where it will have more room. Will it be ok?

[fish_doc]

That depends on several factors. Where do you live, what else is in the pond, what are the temps where you are at and is it a natural pond or a smaller plastic one?

[Alicia]

I live in Georgia. The temp. of the pond is about 76 degrees F right now thats five degrees cooler than the tank hes in. Its clean and has a small waterfall running into it. Its a fake pond not a natural one. there is nothing in it yet but I intend to get a couple of coi. Also this pond is about seven feet in lenth and four feet wide.

[fish_doc]

He would probably be ok for the spring, summer, and fall months but you would probably need to pull him in during the winter.

[Alicia]

Thats good. I'm just worried about him jumping out of the tank whan i'm not home one day. Will coi be ok outside during the winter?

[fish_doc]

How cold does it get in the winter in your area of Georgia? How deep is the pond?

Robyn has a good link on her site that will be helpful on all seasons with a pond.
http://www.fishpondinfo.com/winter.htm

[Cichlid Man]

How bigs the tank and the fish?