The swimming pool/would-be pond finally reached 50 degrees today, so I peeled back a portion of the cover by the steps. Didn't see nary a fish. Went inside and got some wheat germ and spread it on the water. First came the little guys, at least 50 of them maybe an inch and a half long. A moment or two later, the 3, 4,5 and 6 inchers came (about 20 or so). Made my wheat germ pancake (1 egg plus sufficient wheat germ mixed to a heavy texture, then 44 seconds or so in the microwave. Cool off in the fridge for a while). The fish went at it as if they hadn't eaten for months, except for, perhaps, one another. looks like about 2/3 of them made it through the winter, maybe a bit more.
Now come the hard part... getting the filter system rebuilt and operating.

oliver

How exciting!! I'm glad that you were greeting with so many fish! Sounds like they fared pretty well! Maybe more will come out once they realize where the food is coming from.

Debbie

Yay for spring and your miracle pool. I bet food never tasted so good to them

Happy springtime Oliver.

I'll try to get a picture of them at the lunch counter.

Oliver

Actually, there seemed to be a few more at the luch counter this morning.

Oliver

I am glad you got a greeting by most of your fish, Oliver - I know you were worried that too many had died. Finally, spring is here!