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[JoMiles]

Hi, we inherited our small pond when we moved into our house about 11 years ago. I don't actually bother with it much but the fish, frogs and plants are thriving so i figure it must be ok! Look forward to chatting about it on here

 

[Usman]

welcome ! hope u enjoy and share , learn , do upload some pics of ur lovely pond

 

[JoMiles]

Hi yes looking forward to learning more about keeping a pond. We have about 12 large goldfish/shubunkin of various ages plus I saw at least 7 tiny babies today so worried it might be getting over crowded

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our group! If it has been surviving for 11 years with little help from you, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[MoonShadows]

Something good must be happening.

 

[JoMiles]

Thank you both. That's what I figure. I occasionally pull out some of the elodea (is that what it's called?) otherwise pretty much leave it alone. I don't even feed fish everyday - only when I remember! )

 

[Usman]

thnx for pics looks nice , im amazed u only have 12 fish after so many years , must b eating eachother or dieng . hey i have noticed some thing , how deep is ur pond? i think they lack swimming space , i see all the surface is covered with aquatic plants is it? if u can tuck restrict the plants to one spot and leave other space open for swimming they will love it

 

[CometKeith]

Hi jomiles and welcome. It sounds like you found the secret for successful ponding. Do as little as possible and somehow the fish figure it out!

 

[JoMiles]

Yes I wondered about the plants. I'll get some out, thanks

 

[JoMiles]

I cut back some of the plants today and you're right, the fish do love it! And I saw a frog

 

[sissy]

you can always convince someone else they need a pond and you will give them fish .Welcome from me a fellow ponder who only remembers to feed the fish when I have time .

 

[JoMiles]

Hi, thank you!

 

[Mmathis]

@JoMiles Hello and welcome! I love the covers that you guys can get for your ponds over there!

 

[tbendl]

Welcome!

 

[JoMiles]

Thank you! Our cover is a bit old and rusty now and probably needs replacing but with 2 cats, a six year old son and the odd heron flying over we definitely need it!