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Old 29-09-2003, 03:42 PM
Bonnie
 
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Default Wintering my small pond(first year)

John Burton wrote:
While we're asking for inputs on wintering, what about this?

Should I turn OFF my waterfall at some point?

3000gal pond with 8 comets and 1 koi. Deepest point is approx 2feet. I'm a
zone 6a or 6b (???)....

Input?


I suggest you turn off the waterfall. If ice develops the
water can be diverted out of the pond and you could loose a
substantial amount of water before you'd realize anything
had happened.
Use a air pump with airstone hung 3-4" below the water
surface to maintain an opening in the ice. This will allow
any gases to escape.

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Bonnie
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