New Member and Pond

[GoldiePond]

Hi everyone. I am a new member from Michigan. I just started my first container pond. It is a 35 gallon above ground container which I have 5 goldfish and some plants. It has a filter and pump for a fountain. My only problem is that I did have 6 goldfish, but found one lying next to the pond. I think he jumped out. I don't have predators in my yard such as cats or large birds so I believe it jumped. My question is, will I lose the rest from jumping? I hope I don't have to keep replacing them.

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our group!

They might be spawning, they get into a chase that might be why the one ended up out of the pond.

 

[Big Lou]

Welcome Goldie. You may find that as your 5 goldfish grow they overcrowd the 35 gallon pond. Happy ponding and welcome to the forum.

 

[tbendl]

Welcome Goldie!

 

[sissy]

Welcome and yep spawning will cause them to accidentally jump out .I lost one the first year of my pond ,first time i found him ontime second time he was not so lucky

 

[Becky]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Mmathis]

Welcome!