I've been communicating with the hatchery. They are willing to replace my fish but said they haven't had any other complaints form customers. They suggested I get a water test, just to be sure, before they replace my fish so I don't lose them as well. What ever route I decide, they will replace them regardless of the out come. They seem to be great people and really want me to have a successful pond.
What I don't understand is if it was a handling issue, will I still be loosing fish daily a week later? I guess they could have developed a sickness from the stress and now the sickness is taking its toll. I pulled a total of 20 dead fish from the pond just from yesterday. It's really upsetting. I'll call the extension service today to see what I need to do to get a water sample tested.
