mosquitofish
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Repopulating Pond Fish After A Major Flood
On July 5, 2025, the day after devastating floods in Kerr County, Seguin had its own flash flood event. I recorded 8.64 inches of rain in just four hours, which was a lot more water than my land could hold. In addition to standing water that was present for a few hours, for the first Continue reading
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Fish And Tadpoles
My ecosystem pond was installed in November 2024, so it’s still very new. Eventually, I hope that there will be a reasonable balance between plants, animals, and insects. However, I expect that adjustment to take a year or two, with some learning on my part as well. One thing I already know is that there Continue reading
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More Fish In The Pond
Very soon after the pond was finished in November 2024, I added six Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), chosen because of their diet: zooplankton, small insects and insect larvae, and detritus material. However, after that first day of release I never saw them again, dead or alive. Perhaps they died of starvation, cold, or being eaten Continue reading
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Fish!
I have no intention of having an elaborate collection of fish in my pond — that’s not its purpose. However, having some fish present might help to reproduce at least some of the biology that naturally happens in streams. I have added six little Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) to the pond, chosen because of their Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
Rewilding My Lot 