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How do you control mosquito fish?
To be effective in preventing mosquitoes, the use of mosquito fish should be paired with a weekly habit of removing stagnant water sources around the home. The District provides FREE mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) to properties within the District for placement on their property only.
Are mosquito fish good pets?
Mosquitofish are rarely found at pet stores since they are now considered as an invasive species. As always, never release your fish into the wild if you don’t want to keep them, Mosquitofish especially since they have a reputation for being an invasive species.
Are mosquito fish endangered?
Least Concern (Population stable)
Mosquitofish/Conservation status
What are mosquito fish good for?
Mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) are small freshwater fish that eat mosquito larvae. Controlling mosquito larvae is important because it limits the number of adult mosquitoes in the area. Adult female mosquitoes bite humans and animals and can spread diseases such as West Nile virus and many types of encephalitis.
How do I introduce mosquito fish to my pond?
When you get your fish home, acclimate them to their new site. Place the container with the fish directly into the water for 20-60 minutes or until the ponds water and the containers water are nearly the same temperature. Then release the fish. Mosquito fish can tolerate 33-104° F.
Do you have to feed mosquito fish?
During warm months mosquitofish usually do not need to be fed. However, you must feed the fish if the water source does not have any plant life. Give them fish food flakes and feed them as much as they can eat in 5 minutes, twice a day.
Should I Feed My mosquito fish?
What will eat mosquito fish?
Gambusia affinis are compatible with most ornamental pond fish including goldfish, koi and carp and will not harm them. But, lake and stream sport fish, birds, frogs and turtles will eat them if the habitat doesn’t have adequate places for them to hide.