I am a new owner of a pond which I have had over a year. I have worked hard trying to establish it, then a blasted heron has decided to visit us, and my poor koi and goldfish have gone. If anyone could help me find some cheap or free fish, I would be most grateful. I am so gutted.

Sorry to hear that.

Are you sure all the fish are gone, and not just hiding? If a heron has visited, any survivors will be very shy and probably hiding under plants or at the bottom. My fish have not seen a heron for about a year and they still hide under things.

There are always free fish offered in the Goldfish, Koi and Ponds section of this site. http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.u...fish_ponds.php

If you get more fish, make sure the pond is covered so the heron is unable to get at them.

Hope you have better luck with your fish.

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Lucia

Sorry to hear that you were visited by a heron, I was visited once and covered the pond with a net the same day, Its also a deterant to cats who also think twice now.
Hope you get up and running again soon.

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Ex divers do it deeper

As well as netting try streching some fine wire or fishing line on canes or somethng about a fot high around your pond. Herons have difficulty climbimg over this type of obstruction.

Please dont get an imitation heron these very often have the opposite to the desired effect.

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