Goldfish and Powder Puff Plant

[flahomebldr]

I've got some small goldfish in a newer pond. I've been losing a few almost daily. Two things have happened since they started dying. There's a powder puff tree above my pond that has been dropping buds in the pond. Not sure if there toxic to fish. Also introduced an algae eater fish about the same time. Any ideas.

Hello to all, I'm Jeff. Been lurking for a bit hope I can find an answer. Thanks.

 

[MitchM]

Welcome Jeff!

Can you tell us more about your pond?
Size, filtration, how long has the pond been set up, how long have fish been in it, have you done any water tests?
How many fish, what water temperature?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

There are multiple species of trees that are commonly called "powder puff" trees. Do you know the horticultural name of the tree specie? Or can you post a photo?

 

[flahomebldr]

I'm in Tampa, FL. So tempature is still mild for us. Water probably in the 70's. Haven't done water testing. And I've got a 5-1 aqueoun filter. 200 gph.

 

[flahomebldr]

 

[MitchM]

Still need to know how long your pond has been set up, how many fish and how long the fish have been in there.
If it's a fairly recent setup, your fish could be dying from ammonia poisoning.

 

[flahomebldr]

Still need to know how long your pond has been set up, how many fish and how long the fish have been in there.
If it's a fairly recent setup, your fish could be dying from ammonia poisoning.

Sorry new to this. It's been set up for about three weeks since we set it up. I have about 10 small goldfish.

 

[adavisus]

What weed, or insect killers have you used

 

[flahomebldr]

What weed, or insect killers have you used

None.

 

[MitchM]

Sorry new to this. It's been set up for about three weeks since we set it up. I have about 10 small goldfish.

If the fish have been it since new, they be dying from strong ammonia and nitrite levels until the pond has established a biofilm that can handle their waste.
You should perform some water tests to make sure.
API makes an inexpensive master test kit for you to do that. It's available at local pond stores.
http://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?id=580#.WN-SedIrI6Q

You may need also to pick up API's KH/GH and Phosphate test kits separately.
If you're in Florida, you may need the phosphate test kit because of water quality.

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our group.
Like stated above you need to test your water see what the numbers are.

 

[Nanner]

Sorry for your issue... hope somebody will be able to help you. Sure if there is an answer it'll come from someone on here a lot of knowledgeable folks on this site.

Never heard or saw the Powder Puff tree thing is pretty cool looking