myfs_78405 Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 Hi Cecil,To avoid mosquito's breeding in my fountain, I decided to rear some fishes. could you please advise what is the minimum number of fishes I should have though I heard that having 9 fishes is good for feng shui. Nevertheless, I do not wish to have many fishes. Your advise, pls.Thank you.Nina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 5, 2002 Staff Share Posted November 5, 2002 Dear Nina,1. One alternative is to purchase mosquito lavae grandules especially from plant nurseries located all over the island. A bottle or packet costs between S$3.50 to S$4.50.2. A table-spoon of it can last a few weeks.3. On the topic of fishes:Frankly, there are quite alot of interpretations as to the number of fishes:-1. Yin and Yang conceptWater is considered yin (soft). Yin is also represented by even numbers e.g. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc... To balance the water in say a fish tank, one concept is to go for odd number fishes. As odd numbers represent Yang. Thus, there is both yin and yang.Yang is represented by odd numbers e.g. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 etc..4. A fish tank usually hold one lone dragon fish. (Although, they are territorial, one fish is considered yang). Thus in a fish tank, there is yin and yang.5. For a small fountain, such a fish (dragon fish) or koi fish are not suitable since they require lots of space e.g. depth and width.6. This point is not Feng Shui. But if you are going to rear fish, perhaps, you may need to change the fountain pump to a fish tank filter/pump instead. As a fountain pump simply pushes water into a rotating fan. And a small fish may end up being minced to pieces, much like smashed sardine spread.7. For a fountain, it is best to go for all 5 elements:water in the tank (really water)fire = lightingwood = a water plant or place a plant next to the fountainearth = the objects e.g. stone in the fountainmetal = best if the fountain has rounded shape. (Round represent metal element).Since goldfish (or rancho - Japanese name for goldfish )is considered as metal element, in my opinion, it is really not necessary to go for any specific number of fishes. Especially if metal (ruound) is already present.The rationale for not giving a specific number of fishes is that more often, one or two fishes may inadvertenly die. And it would certainly be a hassle replacing them each time one dies. Most likely, one may end up giving up on the fish(es).Another consideration is that in many instances, gold fish may last (depending on the cleanliness of the water: 6 months to 1 year. I hope that you do not take me as not loving fishes but, if the pond is not cleaned weekly, there may be a `fishy smell'.In my opinion, a fountain, is not made to house fish. As, it may not be easy to clean.Warmest Regards,Cecil Quote On 11/5/2002 2:21:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:Hi Cecil,To avoid mosquito's breedingin my fountain, I decided torear some fishes. could youplease advise what is theminimum number of fishes Ishould have though I heardthat having 9 fishes is goodfor feng shui. Nevertheless,I do not wish to have manyfishes.Your advise, pls.Thank you.Nina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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