Why are they doing this?

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This is the first time i saw them do this. They are under a waterfall.
 

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Could be they just like the feel of the water coming down on them or it could be a sign of a lack of oxygen in the water. Mine play in the falls off and on but don't hang there forever. If they never leave it then there could be a problem but if just now and then I wouldn't worry.
 
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About 24 gold fish in a 650 Gal pond. I have 3 waterfalls and an aerator. Water conditions are good.
 

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My fish, like j.w's, love playing around the waterfall, but as she said they don't stay there forever. Though certain fish of mine do linger around it often some days.
 
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I sometimes think it is just for something to do. I have one pump that pumps water into the pond under water. I sometimes watch the fish swim into the flow and it shoots them across the pond.
 
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I decided to check the water conditions today. It seems to be ok. Water temps are 55 Deg. They are always hungry. I did notice 2 of them swimming then turning slightly sideways for a second and keep on swimming??
 

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As stated above, there are lots of reasons for them to hang around waterfalls. It would be a good idea to rule out a dissolved oxygen deficiency. I see you are in Georgia. Augusta, Georgia has a excellent pond and water garden society that might be able to assist with testing your water. You can always purchase a tester but a pond society can also assist in many other ways too.
 
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It may be me but looks like your ammonia level is starting to go back up again.
I just pulled your picture up on a bigger (better) screen and agree, the color looks greenish/yellow. Ammonia needs to be zero. I think Mitch mentioned what to do regarding this so I won't repeat. I still think you have too many fish for that size pond regardless of the cycling issue.
 
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