Black goldfish ?

Indian Harbour Beach, FL(Zone 10a)

I have a 100 gal. pond -- just enough for me to deal with and four goldfish. They are quite big now. The largest was black when I bought it and over a period of time it turned gold (must be the gold enhancing fish food). I've had the whole set up for about 2 years.

This morning I saw not one, but three little black fish ! I could hardly believe it -- they're a good 2-1/2 inches. They came out from a large stone I have leaning against the pond wall -- makes a nice. cozy tunnel. If these babies survive I guess I'll have to try and find a home for them somewhere (maybe a pet store will take them) as I know 7 fish will be too many for the pond. I'm just surprised that the fish didn't eat the spawn - I know they help themselves to the frog spawn because in the morning I see it and by the end of the day it's gone.

Here's a couple of photos of the pond taken last year (I need to update photos).

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Indian Harbour Beach, FL(Zone 10a)

Here's another pond view...

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Porter, TX(Zone 9a)

Congratulations! Very pretty pond too.

Columbia, MO(Zone 5b)

Many goldfish are black when they are young and gradually turn gold. If they are goldfish you have plenty of room for the new additions. I have that many in my 55 gal. aquarium in the house and they seem very content. If they are Koi you will need to find new homes for them. Such a pretty little pond! Thank you for sharing the pics with us.

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