Taking care of pond fish is relatively easy once you get the hang of feeding them and maintaining clean pond water. However, winter can present many challenges for the pond ecosystem. Extremely low temperatures can result in the slowing down of the metabolism of the fish and have a negative impact on their reproduction and growth rate. Cooler water is capable of holding more oxygen. However, when ice forms over the surface of the pond, it prevents oxygen from dissolving into the water, which can result in the death of your fish.

So how can you keep your pond fish alive through winter? There are several options you can take to ensure your fish don’t freeze and die in the winter. The first is to consider bringing your fish indoors. This is important if you have exotic fish in your pond. These fish will not survive the cold temperatures no matter how deep your pond is.

If you have cold water fish, you can leave them in the pond. These fish can survive in low temperatures. They swim to the bottom of the pond and hibernate there. Their level of activity is very low as their metabolism slows down. As such, you should reduce the frequency and volume of food you give them in the weeks going into winter.

When your pond gets cold enough to freeze over, it is important to ensure that there is enough oxygen in the water for the fish. Search for fountains for sale in warmer weather where temperatures do not drop below 15-20 degrees, or ice eaters such as the Admiral Ice-Out, in lower temperatures. Investing in either for your pond will keep the water moving and help aerate it. This ensures successful hibernation of the fish that will have moved to the lower regions of the pond. Be sure to keep the fountain or de-icer running throughout winter.
If the weather in your area is exceptionally cold and will ensure that there is a frozen “cap” over your pond for an extended period of time, you should definitely consider searching for an ice eater for sale. Also known as De-Icers, these units are designed to circulate warmer water from the depths toward the surface to heat surface water to just above freezing temperatures. This prevents the pond from freezing over and thus allows air and light through to the rest of the pond. A deicer is a must-have in areas where prolonged freezes occur.

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