About Robyn Rhudy Expertise I can answer questions regarding goldfish, koi, orfe, minnows, frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, aquatic insects, snails, shrimp, other aquatic animals, algae, aquatic plants, winterizing, pond maintenance, pond setup, pond problems, and more. I am not as good on the actual construction of ponds and with pond equipment such as pumps and filters but know the basics.
Experience I have eight ponds and four aquariums. My largest 1800 gallon pond was built in 1997. Since then, I set up a web site on my animals, fish, and ponds. My pond web site (fishpondinfo.com) is huge, award-winning, and has spawned a free pond e-newsletter and a book on ponds. I am well known and respected in the on-line pond community.
Organizations Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
Publications I am quoted in an article in Aquarium Fish (May 2003). I published my own book on ponds in 2001. I wrote an article for the Jan/Feb 2004 issue of Organic Gardening on tub ponds.
Education/Credentials Masters degree in analytical chemistry; many people consider me a pond expert
Question Hi.. We have a pond and our fish had babies..They are about an inch long but we are wanting to take them out of pond for the winter since they arent as big as our others for we are afraid they wont survive. Our problem is cathing them.lol.Any tips ? Thanks,Patricia
Answer How big is your pond? If it's under a few hundred gallons, it would be easiest to lower the water and clean the pond while removing any fish you want to remove. If it's larger, then you will need to net them. If they come up to feed, you can net them then. Dip fast and accurately because after the first dipping, they won't be stupid enough to come back, at least not that day. I can catch small fish by basically thinking like a predator. You stalk them and grab fast with the net. You can also use a kick sceine net (not sure about that spelling) to move fish from one area to another making it easier to catch them. How deep is your pond? Where do you live? If your larger goldfish survive, the one inch goldfish should mostly as well (at least the weather part if not predators, etc.). Good luck!
