Fish for an outdoor water-feature...

[jared]

What kind of fish would be best for an outdoor water feature? I'd like an extremely cool fish to look at, preferably one with a tropical appeal. Fresh water or salt water, it doesn't matter. I could provide some temperature control, but not much. Idaho is prone to extremely screwy temerature changes. It's impossible to tell if you need a tanktop or parka for tomorrow! I don't want to stay with your standard goldfish, everybody and their dog has those swimming around.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx!

 

[greatfullreefer]

Fresh Water is your ONLY option, Look at Getting a Koi if your water feature is large enough. If not there are some nice fantails out there aside from that goldfish or shabunkins would be your only option.

 

[meow]

I have known several people that have kept cichlids in outside ponds, but I DEFINITELY would ask someone about it, as I have no idea how they did it.

 

[jared]

I kinda thought SW would be a biatch of a way to go. I'm sure it's possible, but it would take $$$ spewing out of the rectal area to keep it running. (That of which I do not have)
Thanx for the info so far.

 

[jared]

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