Fish eating algae?

[Gingersherwood]

Can anybody explain why all my fish are eating the algae from my pond sides I recently removed toads quite a few and I wounder if they are looking for eggs to eat. Any answers welcome

 

[Mmathis]

It’s normal for fish to eat algae. I don’t think that toad eggs/tadpoles taste very good, so doubt that the fish are looking for those.

 

[mrsclem]

Endless salad bar!

 

[Gingersherwood]

It’s normal for fish to eat algae. I don’t think that toad eggs/tadpoles taste very good, so doubt that the fish are looking for those.

That's good to hear . Thank you

 

[GBBUDD]

Yup its a sign your fish are healthy as is your pond. Both are growing feeding one another.

 

[Gingersherwood]

Yup its a sign your fish are healthy as is your pond. Both are growing feeding one another.

So relieved to hear this not seen them do it before but having said that I've never had that much algae growing on the walls before.

 

[Fishie Mom]

I have 3 ponds. Pond #1 is made with a preformed liner and has large goldfish in it. I'll let the water get 2-3" "low" before I refill it and my goldfish LOVE it...they will immediately start eating the algae that was previously above the water line. I'm assuming it dries out and for some reason this is a delacacy for them lol I'll literally hear them making smacking noises as they eat it. They eat the other algea too but for some reason they just really love when it has been dried out for a few days.

 

[Criscar]

I have 3 ponds. Pond #1 is made with a preformed liner and has large goldfish in it. I'll let the water get 2-3" "low" before I refill it and my goldfish LOVE it...they will immediately start eating the algae that was previously above the water line. I'm assuming it dries out and for some reason this is a delacacy for them lol I'll literally hear them making smacking noises as they eat it. They eat the other algea too but for some reason they just really love when it has been dried out for a few days.

now that you mention it my fish do seem to find the algae right at the water line most appealing...