glassbird
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I have two pre-formed ponds, one about a foot above the other. In-between is a waterfall, about two feet long. I have 9 larger comets that will be inhabiting these two ponds next year (they are not yet in these ponds...long story). The upper pond and the waterfall are new this year.
While working on the waterfall, a few days ago, I was surprised to discover that the upper pond DID contain fish, which probably arrived as eggs on the one plant that I bought this season. At least two of these "surprise fish" survived a trip down the falls while I was testing the pump! Today, I discovered 4 more inch-long babies in the upper pond. They are safe for now, as the pump is not on. BUT it makes me wonder...how do other people keep their fish from being swept down their waterfalls? It can't be good for their health!
While working on the waterfall, a few days ago, I was surprised to discover that the upper pond DID contain fish, which probably arrived as eggs on the one plant that I bought this season. At least two of these "surprise fish" survived a trip down the falls while I was testing the pump! Today, I discovered 4 more inch-long babies in the upper pond. They are safe for now, as the pump is not on. BUT it makes me wonder...how do other people keep their fish from being swept down their waterfalls? It can't be good for their health!