baby fish in our first pond

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    hi i was attending our pond today and noticed we have baby fish ,, any advice for first time mum and dad thanks ,, not sure if you will able to see them i tried taking a picture with my phone
     

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      Just leave them alone, they do fine without to much coddling.
      Some floating weed gives them some protection and hiding places.
       
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        thanks we didnt expect to get babys would they need special food
         
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        Not if your pond is fairly natural. But some flake food might help if you give it at the same time as pellets for the bigger fish.
        I've never done any special feeding and mine breed like rabbits.:biggrin:
         
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          oh pellets they been on flake food since we got them ,
           
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              Don't think they're codling, probably goldfish!:heehee::roflol:
               
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                They look more like Flounders to me.;)
                 
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                  Well that joke went a bit flat!:whistle:
                   
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                    Bit like my feet then.:biggrin:
                     
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                      I thought I was sharing a special moment for us as never done this before ...turns out others think its a joke
                       
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                        Its nothing personal Gizmo, as often happens after the topic has been explored, folk may make light fun of the subject, often a bit of a relief for everyone in these dark times.
                         
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                          What a lovely surprise @Gizmo , congratulations to new Mum and Dad!
                          Obviously your pond is in good balance, well done :)
                           
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                            Fish. How wonderful that your pond is healthy and encourages begetting! Good show!
                             
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                              Sorry you got upset Gizmo. I can't change who I am, but I will adjust my responses according to who has posted
                               
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