Hosanna Pond

[emeraldking]

The the Hosanna Pond survived their first 20°f freezing with flying colors this week.

It's not even winter yet. They can stand a lot but do keep an eye on those fish. For your pond ain't that deep which makes it easier to grab the cold.

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

3 Month Update:
No notable changes(Besides algae growth). Fish population seems stagnant. No sign of Hopediah though.

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

9 Month Update;

With the recent start of spring, I can see I have somewhere between 20 and 30 mosquito fish, as well as three Golden Top minnows; which I thought died out before winter.
(Pic3-Golden Topminnow)

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

1 Year, 2 Months Update:
•Look at those numbers! Those are some happy mosquito fish if I ever saw any
•I don't seem to have visible plans anymore. Think I'll get more free floating bacopa.

 

[MattW]

Looks like a very healthy pond! The bonus is all the fry

 

[Back in the fold]

I’m curious about those Golden Top Minnows . Is that Fundulus chrysotus ? If so where did you get them ?

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

I’m curious about those Golden Top Minnows . Is that Fundulus chrysotus ? If so where did you get them ?

They sure are! I got them from eBay search the seller john796. If you're trying to add them to a pond or something outside, be sure to add them AFTER the plants and microfauna. They have some of the best eyesight of fish I've ever kept, and they will eat EVERYTHING.

 

[Back in the fold]

The Fundulus chrysotus may have jumped out and that could be why you only have three left . How many did you start with ? Also they spawn into plants but also into the substrate . The mosquito fish probably ate the eggs in the plants but you might have fry if you look closely . They’re one of the native killifish that are somewhat easier to breed but seem to have a breeding season which is probably influenced by the change of seasons which you have in your outdoor set up . That’s pretty cool that you have those .

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

The Fundulus chrysotus may have jumped out and that could be why you only have three left . How many did you start with ? Also they spawn into plants but also into the substrate . The mosquito fish probably ate the eggs in the plants but you might have fry if you look closely . They’re one of the native killifish that are somewhat easier to breed but seem to have a breeding season which is probably influenced by the change of seasons which you have in your outdoor set up . That’s pretty cool that you have those .

I'm not worried about their numbers, as they are just the predators of the mosquito fish fry. I might set up another tub just for them though. However I believe I started with six or so. If they didn't jump out, they likely died off due to their short lifespans. But you should get some if you're interested. Before winter comes

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

•I saw one frog, whom I thought to be Hopediah, dying on his back just outside the pond. Later, however, I noticed two new frogs spending time in the pond. Since I don't know who's who, EVERY frog is Hopediah now!
________________________
#Frog #Frogs #Toad #Toads #NativeFish #FishkeepingCommunity #Fishtanks #Fishtank #Fishkeeping #Aquariums #Aquariumhobby #nanotank #nanofish #FishkeepersofInstagram #Freshwater #Freshwatertank #Freshwatertanks #Fishhobby #Fishtankfanatics #Fishtankhobby #TuffStuff #MiniPond

 

[emeraldking]

Are those fish still alive with those frogs overthere...?

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

Are those fish still alive with those frogs overthere...?

Everyone's doing great! ...Well, except Hopediah 1.
Hopediah 1's *quite* dead.

 

[emeraldking]

Good to hear...!