2019年4月29日 · The most common kept variety in the pond hobby is the golden orfe (see picture below) due to its brighter colouration, as well as the much less common blue orfe fish.

2012年1月30日 · The Golden Orfe, or Ide, is a somewhat overlooked choice as a fish to stock your pond and water garden with these days; yet the Orfe is an easy to find and affordable pond and water garden fish.

2023年10月12日 · A complete guide on Blue Orfe pond fish, covering their origin, care requirements, advantages, disadvantages, and other essential details. Discover everything you need to know about Blue Orfe, the vibrant blue pond …

2023年10月11日 · Dive deep into the world of Golden Orfe pond fish. Discover their origins, care requirements, and their suitability for garden ponds. Golden Orfe are vibrant and active pond fish, native to Europe.

Orfe are sociable fish and should always be kept in groups of at least three. Orfe are fast swimmers and need a lot of oxygen. Spending most of the time near the surface of the pond. Orfe will jump out of very small ponds because they like lots of room.

Orfe eat most anything but are especially fond of insects on the surface and small fish as adults (fry and minnows in my pond). Insects, snails, and other invertebrates will all be eaten as well as human-made fish foods.

A hardy active fish that requires high oxygen levels, orfe are best suited to large, well-filtered ponds. These fast growing fish will not eat plants but are sensitive to chemicals found in some pond medications – check the label before use. Native to many parts of Europe and Asia, introduced to several other countries.

The Golden Orfe (Leuciscus idus) is an exquisite and captivating ornamental fish species that has captured the hearts of fish enthusiasts worldwide. With its stunning golden color, impressive size, and distinctively shaped fins, the Golden Orfe stands out as a true gem in the aquatic world.

2007年9月23日 · Orfe are attractive torpedo shaped fish, yellow orange in color, often with black spots on the head and silvery flanks that are fairly deep. When mature, they grow a noticeable hump just behind the head.

2008年8月7日 · Golden Orfes, also known as Ides, are popular and attractive pond fish. They are long and slender with peachy-orange bodies and often small black spots across the back of the fish. Orfes originated in Europe and are dark, silvery blue in their wild form. The golden form was developed by selective breeding for ornamental use.