Go Fish

Our landscape company recently installed a small pond, beautiful waterfall, and patio in St. Clair Shores, MI. The owner purchased 4 fish, about 4-5" in length, a lot of fish for a pond this size. By the end of the summer, the fish were easily 6-7". For the winter we installed a specialty heater which kept a small hole open even when the rest of the pond was iced in.

During the last warm spell, we noticed the fish moving around a bit. After a few more days of the glorious 40+ degree weather, the owner told us he had scooped two of the fish out. So, two are left, probably the optimum number for this pond's size. I hope all goes well with the weather and conditions so the fish survive. While feeding them daily in the warm months may have been a chore, this homeowner had a new found enthusiasm for his outdoor living space.