We made a garden pond for around seven years ago.
It has two tench in it, one large one smallish. They have both been in it since the beginning and seem happy.
Where I have a problem is with goldfish.
They are not living as long as they should.
I only have a few goldfish as the pond has frogs and newts but would like to feel the fish had the best life possible.
Where can I be going wrong?
The pond is 22 inches deep. Is this too shallow for goldfish?
I seem to have a major blanket weed problem which I treat with Cloverleaf Blanket answer.
There is a raised patio(concrete slab) next to the pond. Could run off be a problem?
I suspect I overfeed. Two goldfish two tench. Do they really need a daily feed?
Pond is pumped and filtered
Any advice welcome.
Thank you
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
If you have a fish pond, fish tank or are seeking advice about keeping tropical fish, you can find advice on our Fish forum.
Fishnet
pond fish
4 replies
maddiemostmerry · 18/06/2011 13:17
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.