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Post by xplosivgas on Oct 29, 2017 17:30:59 GMT
Moved into a new house a few months ago and foolishly agreed to keep the fish in the pond in the garden. To cut to the chase, they're dying on us. Three in as many days. I think the pump is playing up, but can't really afford a new one.
Is anyone out there willing to take the fish off my hands before they all end up the same way? Or know someone who would? I'm in the kingswood area.
I think I can safely say this is time critical! Thanks
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Oct 30, 2017 21:08:04 GMT
A water change will buy you a good few weeks to get rid.
If it's big fancy koi they could be worth a few quid.
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Post by William Wilson on Oct 31, 2017 7:48:28 GMT
Is there any water in the pond?
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Post by Russgas on Oct 31, 2017 8:33:56 GMT
Moved into a new house a few months ago and foolishly agreed to keep the fish in the pond in the garden. To cut to the chase, they're dying on us. Three in as many days. I think the pump is playing up, but can't really afford a new one. Is anyone out there willing to take the fish off my hands before they all end up the same way? Or know someone who would? I'm in the kingswood area. I think I can safely say this is time critical! Thanks Have you tried cleaning the pump out first ? It is probably just blocked up with debris. Be careful with a water change as to much at one go can harm the fish unless you use a dechlorinator. If you just want to get rid,try free ads Bristol. |
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Post by xplosivgas on Oct 31, 2017 12:56:44 GMT
Thanks for the replies. I think they're just big goldfish rather than anything fancy. Just feeling a bit guilty as they've been in the pond for a good 25 years..apparently.
I've tried cleaning out the pump and I think it's just failing. I'll try the suggested water change to buy some time!
I've posted a message on a facebook group so hopefully someone will be able to take them off my hands. But if you know of anyone with a pond, please point them in my direction!
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Post by inee on Oct 31, 2017 18:57:02 GMT
Dont change more than 25% of the water ,needs done now before it gets too cold, when temps drop to about 4 degrees filters are normally off, chuck a tennis ball in there and poke it through every now and then so the water can degass a tad , dont feed em when it gets colder as they will slow down to survive the winter
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Post by Marshy on Oct 31, 2017 19:07:51 GMT
Any of them called Wanda?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Nov 1, 2017 13:46:52 GMT
Or Nemo.
If it is, I gather his dad's been looking for him.
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Post by baggins on Nov 1, 2017 14:06:29 GMT
Or Nemo. If it is, I gather his dad's been looking for him. Pond Life. Blur 1994. |
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Post by xplosivgas on Nov 1, 2017 15:28:23 GMT
Thanks for the tips, and for the helpful puns!
I've tried replacing some of the water today. From what I can tell, there's only 3 baby fish and one medium sized one left. It's a bit sad. Hopefully they'll hang on in there until I can find them a better home!!
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Post by Marshy on Nov 1, 2017 15:47:18 GMT
Thanks for the tips, and for the helpful puns! I've tried replacing some of the water today. From what I can tell, there's only 3 baby fish and one medium sized one left. It's a bit sad. Hopefully they'll hang on in there until I can find them a better home!! I wish you would stop carping on about it. 🐠 |
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Post by aghast on Nov 1, 2017 20:18:21 GMT
I'll take two, with a large chips and a pickled egg.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Nov 1, 2017 22:24:02 GMT
There's something fishy about this thread.
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Post by Marshy on Nov 2, 2017 9:53:31 GMT
There's something fishy about this thread. Yes, it reminds me of an Ex girlfriend. |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Nov 2, 2017 11:07:22 GMT
There's something fishy about this thread. Yes, it reminds me of an Ex girlfriend. Her name wasnt Marina by any chance was it? |
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Post by Marshy on Nov 2, 2017 11:10:53 GMT
Yes, it reminds me of an Ex girlfriend. Her name wasnt Marina by any chance was it? No it was Kitty and she was an old trout. |
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