Hi there Fish Friends.
My pond has been up and running (post winter) now for about a month.
Water temps are around 55 degrees.
Water tests are all within normal limits.
The problem is my fish aren't eating when I put food in the pond. I end up scooping it out after 5 minutes or so. I have put garlic extract on the food to entice them and they may eat one or two pellets.
I do notice them eating algae on the sides of the rocks and liner. I wonder if they are just full from the algae.
Should I discontinue feeding them for a while longer until I notice the amount of surface algae has reduced?
My theory is the water is still cool and the algae is easier for them to eat.
Thoughts?
My pond has been up and running (post winter) now for about a month.
Water temps are around 55 degrees.
Water tests are all within normal limits.
The problem is my fish aren't eating when I put food in the pond. I end up scooping it out after 5 minutes or so. I have put garlic extract on the food to entice them and they may eat one or two pellets.
I do notice them eating algae on the sides of the rocks and liner. I wonder if they are just full from the algae.
Should I discontinue feeding them for a while longer until I notice the amount of surface algae has reduced?
My theory is the water is still cool and the algae is easier for them to eat.
Thoughts?