Tomcat scaring fish?
 

I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the
shubies in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I
first got them, they played in the filter outflow and were always
cruising the duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it
disappears only after I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I
see a flash of color so I know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

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"Elaine T" wrote in message
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I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the shubies
in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I first got
them, they played in the filter outflow and were always cruising the
duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it disappears only after
I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I see a flash of color so I
know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

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Elaine T __
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My mother lived in a Condo that had a fish pond. But they had to stop
stocking it, as the cats ate all the GF.

"Elaine T" wrote in message
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I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the shubies
in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I first got
them, they played in the filter outflow and were always cruising the
duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it disappears only after
I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I see a flash of color so I
know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

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Elaine T __
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Probably a good idea to put netting over the pond.
That should discourage the cat from drinking, and
make it more likely the fish will reappear for you.

The goldfish and minnows in my two above-ground
(stocktank) ponds come to the surface to feed and
are only a little bit skittish. The minnows in my
in-ground (liner) pond I almost never see, probably
thanks to the many birds that drink from the pond.

Gail

Bill Stock wrote:
"Elaine T" wrote in message
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I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the shubies
in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I first got
them, they played in the filter outflow and were always cruising the
duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it disappears only after
I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I see a flash of color so I
know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

--
Elaine T __
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My mother lived in a Condo that had a fish pond. But they had to stop
stocking it, as the cats ate all the GF.

Fortunately, I think the cat would have to go swimming to get to the
inside of the clay pot "cave" at the bottom of the barrel.

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Gail Futoran wrote:
"Elaine T" wrote in message
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I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the shubies
in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I first got
them, they played in the filter outflow and were always cruising the
duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it disappears only after
I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I see a flash of color so I
know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

--
Elaine T __
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Probably a good idea to put netting over the pond.
That should discourage the cat from drinking, and
make it more likely the fish will reappear for you.

The goldfish and minnows in my two above-ground
(stocktank) ponds come to the surface to feed and
are only a little bit skittish. The minnows in my
in-ground (liner) pond I almost never see, probably
thanks to the many birds that drink from the pond.

Gail


I finally got to watch the some of the goldies eat today. I think I
will net, though. This will be a trick with all my marginals and
floaters sticking out of the barrels. Maybe I'll cut a hole in the
center for an "island" of water hyacinth and lettuce. That'll keep it
out of the spillways too.

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Elaine,

Catch the cat and call the dog catcher to come and pick it up. It is being
a nuisance as far as I can see. So you are within your rights.

Tom L.L.
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"Elaine T" wrote in message
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I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the shubies
in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I first got
them, they played in the filter outflow and were always cruising the
duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it disappears only after
I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I see a flash of color so I
know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

--
Elaine T __
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Tom L. La Bron wrote:
Elaine,

Catch the cat and call the dog catcher to come and pick it up. It is being
a nuisance as far as I can see. So you are within your rights.

I've thought of catching it because I think it's a feral. The bad side
is that it would probably be killed in the pound. I frighten it away
every time it comes and I haven't seen it in the yard for a while so it
might be working.

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Elaine T __
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Tom L.L.
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"Elaine T" wrote in message
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I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the shubies
in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I first got
them, they played in the filter outflow and were always cruising the
duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it disappears only after
I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I see a flash of color so I
know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

--
Elaine T __
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no! don't call someone to remove it. they will more than likely kill
it. if by some chance it's a decent pound, they may just nuter and give
it it's shots and release it somewhere.

i have 4 cats. i have several aquariums inside and they are allowed to
see the pond outside. they all like to drink aquarium/pond water but
they don't hurt the fish. the only fish they can catch are the dead
ones or ones that have jumped out of the aquarium. cats are not good
hunters when it comes to water. fish are simply too quick and the cats
don't want to get wet.

maybe with the weather warming up your goldfish want to stay at the
bottom where it's cooler? just a thought.

Sorry Elaine,

You have to make a decision. If it is feral it is probably better off at
the pound and the subsequent result.

What is interesting is if it was a feral dog you probably would have called
the dog catcher a long time ago. A cat is no different. If it is suppose to
be a pet the person should have it at their home or in their yard and/or in
their home. Cat are just as bad as dogs now-a-days. Catch it or call
Animal control. If that is a problem start feeding it get it its shots and
keep it in your house and yard, but don'd let it roam.

Tom L.L.
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"Elaine T" wrote in message
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Tom L. La Bron wrote:
Elaine,

Catch the cat and call the dog catcher to come and pick it up. It is
being a nuisance as far as I can see. So you are within your rights.

I've thought of catching it because I think it's a feral. The bad side is
that it would probably be killed in the pound. I frighten it away every
time it comes and I haven't seen it in the yard for a while so it might be
working.

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Tom L.L.
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"Elaine T" wrote in message
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I have a black tomcat that comes to drink from the pond. Now the shubies
in that barrel never come to the surface when I'm there. When I first
got them, they played in the filter outflow and were always cruising the
duckweed hunting for food. Now I put food in and it disappears only
after I walk away from the pond. Every now and again I see a flash of
color so I know they're alive.

Will bird netting stop a cat, or is there any way to "reassure" the fish
so I can actually see them and know they're healthy? Is the cat even
what's troubling the fish?

--
Elaine T __
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What a bunch of horse crap. I have lost numerous fish to cats. Last year I
lost 3/4 inch baby Ranchus to Cats and this year I put Phoenix outside in
floating cage and the damn cats messed with them and I have two left, so
don't tell me that they won't bother the fish.

If the animal control would neuter the cat and release it somewhere else.
These people should be fired. Cat got into my garage and messed up my
Christmas decorations and crapped in there. It smells terrible this Spring,
so do give me this poor cat stuff.

In L.A there are 8 million people and 23 million cats, most feral living on
garbage and in abandoned cars.

If you want cats keep them and take care of them, but don't let them roam.

Tom L.L..
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no! don't call someone to remove it. they will more than likely kill
it. if by some chance it's a decent pound, they may just nuter and give
it it's shots and release it somewhere.

i have 4 cats. i have several aquariums inside and they are allowed to
see the pond outside. they all like to drink aquarium/pond water but
they don't hurt the fish. the only fish they can catch are the dead
ones or ones that have jumped out of the aquarium. cats are not good
hunters when it comes to water. fish are simply too quick and the cats
don't want to get wet.

maybe with the weather warming up your goldfish want to stay at the
bottom where it's cooler? just a thought.