Where to buy different species of pond fish

I've been trying to find different species for my small ponds as well. Most of the suitable species are illegal in BC. I used to have Rosy Minnows, which were able to overwinter, but they are also on the banned list and aren't available in stores anymore.

TomC said:

I've been trying to find different species for my small ponds as well. Most of the suitable species are illegal in BC. I used to have Rosy Minnows, which were able to overwinter, but they are also on the banned list and aren't available in stores anymore.

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Are mosquito fish banned as well ?

Knowyourtank said:

Are mosquito fish banned as well ?

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Ok thanks, I see now that all three of my list above are banned, including mosquito fish.
https://bcinvasives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Invasive_Fish_Guide_Final_06_17_2015.pdf
This pond is not going to be as interesting as I had hoped.
Any other ideas for species?

not really my scene but what about rainbow shiners?

Puffersrule said:

not really my scene but what about rainbow shiners?

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Is that the same as a rainbow barb or rainbow dace? That would be good. Thanks.

JustinH said:

Ok thanks, I see now that all three of my list above are banned, including mosquito fish.
https://bcinvasives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Invasive_Fish_Guide_Final_06_17_2015.pdf
This pond is not going to be as interesting as I had hoped.
Any other ideas for species?

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My brother just set up a rice fish pond he bought from Canadian aquatics
Looks very cool

good call on the ricefish. some of the more interesting types can be a few bucks though.... Although so are rainbow shiners.....Rainbow shiner is not rainbow dace or rainbow barb. you need

If you are able to catch the fish up in September, the possibilities are endless. I have done all kinds of livebearers, South American Cichlids, Barbs, Zebra Danios, Paradise Fish, and more.

Knowyourtank said:

rice fish pon

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Thanks. I will get some of those.

Puffersrule said:

Notropis Chrosomus

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Thanks. I tried to find those but the places I checked seemed to be sold out. Perhaps they are coming up later in the year.

Does anyone have Chinese high fin banded sharks? Or know of a source?

JustinH said:

Does anyone have Chinese high fin banded sharks? Or know of a source?

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Fish Addicts in Langley had some last spring/summer. They were in the back area, where the koi are.

JustinH said:

Does anyone have Chinese high fin banded sharks? Or know of a source?

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Main Street Aquarium had them recently.

I have had 2 rainbow shiners in a 300 gallon pond for over 2 years now. I’m in a colder climate than Vancouver but plug in a cattle trough de-icer when it’s super cold.
The colours are incredible. They do well with the goldfish and no competition issues if the food is small enough.
I didn’t know rosy minnows were now banned.

DT12345 said:

I didn’t know rosy minnows were now banned.

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I don't see rosy minnows on the banned list.

Knowyourtank said:

My brother just set up a rice fish pond he bought from Canadian aquatics
Looks very cool

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Thanks. I put a dozen medaka rice fish in yesterday (4 different colours) and they look excellent. They stay at the surface for the most part and are too quick (so far) to end up as koi food.

JustinH said:

I don't see rosy minnows on the banned list.

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Look about 2/3 down the page:

Invasive Fish

TomC said:

Look about 2/3 down the page:

Invasive Fish

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I swear I just seen some rosy minnows at local pet store

It wouldn't surprise me. Red Bellied Piranhas are also on the list, and I see them for sale all the time. I just wish White Clouds were allowable. They are one of my favorites.