I was greeted today by a nice new Lotus blossom. I didn't realize that this one smells of Anise! I love it!

Nymphaea Midnight Serenade was open this morning. It is actually a bit more blue.

Then I went to the local Aquarium store. It seems that Paradise Fish are not in high demand and had to be ordered. But I picked up a group of 6 Golden Gouramis, which took to their new home very nicely. They ate already some floating bugs, checked out everything and even snapped up some pellets which I had bought for them.

Finally I picked up 5 red Cannas and planted them as a backdrop. Hopefully they will grow nice and tall.

I love it!! The colors with the red are wonderful, Ursula!

Thanks Kathy!

The little Gouramis survived their first night out in the open. I am glad they dash quickly under a leaf if one puts a hand into the water, since we have a Kitty patrolling the yard and she also has been observing drinking from the pond....

I could send a small gator up to take care of the kitty problem. :>)

Jim

I'd love to know how you're going to wrap that!

Jim - the little Kitty is a very good little Kitty, since she keeps other riff raff out of the garden nowadays, unless they are a large Groundhog with baby....
I think they are going to be ok with her around, I can't imagine she is that skilled in going fishing? And I will not throw in food at the edge of the pond, but throw it into the middle, so they get used to look for stuff there.

Great pond Ursula, and it is full of wonderful looking plants and animals!!!!!!!! You are very resourceful.

Ken, it is fun!
Thanks!

Jim, I may take you up on that small Gator!!
Kitty goes to lap up some water and the little fish form a half circle to watch her. So far they do it from a couple of feet away....

I think we should let the gator determine how good the kitty is.

Jim

Oh yes, I'm not nearly as worried about wrapping the gator as Ursula should be unwrapping it. I suspect it won't be too happy after bouncing around in a postal truck for three days.

Jim

Good one Jim, I think you are right on that account.

It's pretty obvious how effective Jim's gators are because I never see anything swimming in his pool. I think the little fishies would be in more danger from the gator the from kitty.

I think we are past the fish and kitty. This is all about Ursula unwrapping that irritated gator.

Jim

Very funny!!
Ok you changed my mind....thinking about those fangs.....
I picked up another 9 very cute and lively Paradise Fish and I placed bird netting around the pond. It is hardly visible and should do the job. I was advised that sooner or later the Kitty would win....can't have that!