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New Fish Problems
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 |
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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? -- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "Julie" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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 ... 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? -- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "Julie" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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 ... 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 ... 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? -- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "Julie" wrote in message ... 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 |
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"Julie" wrote in message ... 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! When I first put fish in the pond (summer 2001), we had a small koi about 10cm long, in september he disappeared, I suspected he'd been eaten by a predator. The following April he appeared happy as larry, so we now call him Harry after houdini (sp?). All the fish were really timid for months, but they now follow me round with open mouths waiting to be fed. So you just need some patience :-) Mark UK |
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Food will do it. Right now you are a BIG predator. When you feed, you
might try tapping the side or splashing with your fingers. They don't think much, but the will make the association in due season. They will know when you approach. You could at first approach and then toss some food on. stand still and watch. They will come in due season. Ours are like most people's, they know where they get fed and come when we move to the pond. Good luck. P -- ______________________________________________ See our pond at: home.bellsouth.net\p\pwp-jameshurley Check out Jog-A-Thon fundraiser (clears $140+ per child) at: jogathon.net ______________________________________________ "Julie" wrote in message ... 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 |
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and start with really CHOICE foods, like chopped shrimp that has lots of smell!!
Ingrid "Phyllis and Jim Hurley" wrote: Food will do it. Right now you are a BIG predator. When you feed, you might try tapping the side or splashing with your fingers. They don't think much, but the will make the association in due season. They will know when you approach. You could at first approach and then toss some food on. stand still and watch. They will come in due season. Ours are like most people's, they know where they get fed and come when we move to the pond. Good luck. P |
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Thanks to everyone for all the advice!
Hopefully they will soon start to feel at home - I will just be patient! Many thanks, Julie wrote in message ... and start with really CHOICE foods, like chopped shrimp that has lots of smell!! Ingrid "Phyllis and Jim Hurley" wrote: Food will do it. Right now you are a BIG predator. When you feed, you might try tapping the side or splashing with your fingers. They don't think much, but the will make the association in due season. They will know when you approach. You could at first approach and then toss some food on. stand still and watch. They will come in due season. Ours are like most people's, they know where they get fed and come when we move to the pond. Good luck. P |
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