Weedon Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Last year after putting in a new liner to my pond I bought 2 goldfish to put in the pond to keep me amused (ah). So as to aclimatise them I put them in a smaller pond for about a month before transferring them to my main (how posh) pond. Over the last couple of months I have netted and transferred another six which made eight altogether. I knew there were a lot more in the smaller pond but I just couldn't catch them so yesterday I pumped all the water out until I could scoop all the little blighters out and I now have about fifty (50) which is very nice but when should I get concerned about the numbers?I know its probably sad but when there were just the eight I had names for each of them but now......I have had a thought though, perhaps I could add them to my courgettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsensiba Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 If it's any consolation, mine too have had children!Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esperaza Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 In an established pond ormental fish self regulate their population so as not to destroy their habitat. Should they initially over populate, then expect to lose a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheronnac Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 LAST EDITED ON 28-Jul-04 AT 07:25 PM (BST)May I recommend putting up a sign saying "herons welcome"They sorted out the entire population of our pond overnight!!Anyone any suggestions as to what to do with an oversized birdbath?!!! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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