Julie,
I am a new ponder too (about a month now). I put 3 Shubunkins in my pond,
and 3 comets (goldfish). They are all hiding. Every once in a while, when
the water warms up (usually later in the day), they come out and play a bit
around the waterfall. I'm no expert, but based on your comments, and my
experience, it seems fish feel "safe' in the rocks.

As far as feeding, I know they go all winter without eating. They will also
find little things which have been carried in the wind and land in the pond.
And if you put food in, it will sink to the bottom (but not too much food).

Hope that helps!


"Julie" wrote in message
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Thanks for replying!

Our pond is an odd shape, but at it's longest it is about 8ft, and at it's
widest is about 6ft and about 22 inches deep at the deepest end.

I guess I just need to be patient and wait for them to make an appearance
then?

Kind regards,

Julie
UK


"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
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Sounds like all is great in your pond. It may take the goldfish a while
to
come out!

It seems as if filter is not a necessity with goldfish.

How big is your pond?

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"Julie" wrote in message
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Hi,

We have a new pond which has been filled up for a couple of months
now.
We
have some plants in it and use Extract of Barley Straw to control the
algae.
We also have a pump/fountain, but no filter. It is beginning to clear
nicely.

On Friday of last week we bought two goldfish - the first to take a
dip
in
our pond! Unfortunately, we haven't seen them since! Well, we can
see
a
head poking out from under a rock occasionally - right at the bottom
of
the
pond. Is this normal behaviour?

I am worried because three days have passed since they were put in the
pond
and they haven't eaten a thing since!

Any advice would be great!

Julie
UK