Fish behaviour

[valerie]

we have small goldfish in our pond and we put a large one in now the small fish keep swimming alongside the large one is the do you think it is getting distressed or is this normal behaviour?

 

[mrsclem]

Think maybe he's just happy to have a friend!

 

[Lisak1]

Sounds like he's happy to find someone just like himself! All of our fish swim together - it's natural fishybehavior. We added a couple new ones last week and the first thing we watch for is to make sure they are part of the group.

 

[valerie]

thanks was just concerned they were bullying.

 

[brc]

You can tell - one fish would be chasing another one and biting it. Goldfish / koi don't get aggressive though - probably the only common "outdoor" fish you'd see that with would be a catfish.

 

[TAHOE]

Maybe the big one is a female and the smaller ones are males

 

[j.w]

@valerie
I think @TAHOE might be right!
Could be spawning behavior and let the games began as you may find yourself w/lots of new little ones if they don't eat all the eggs.

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our group!

I am sure your fish is happy to have a friend.