i have a small 400gal pond, and had 3 goldfish that I got this spring and were doing very well. Two days ago, I went out to see them and they were gone. I'd seen a possum by the pond the week before, and there have been hawks around, so I assumed something got them.
Today I went to my pond and found one of my fish hiding behind some rocks! It swam away from my hand and kept hiding, by the filter, the pot for my lilypads, and wouldn't come up to the surface to eat fish food.
So it seems to me like he's been traumatized by his friends' disappearance. Is there anything I can do for him? Should I get some new fish friends for him?
Today I went to my pond and found one of my fish hiding behind some rocks! It swam away from my hand and kept hiding, by the filter, the pot for my lilypads, and wouldn't come up to the surface to eat fish food.
So it seems to me like he's been traumatized by his friends' disappearance. Is there anything I can do for him? Should I get some new fish friends for him?