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high temp requires serious aeration
the depth is not suitable for stability if the temp swings wildly it will
kill GF
pH is fine
major problem is you are way overstocked. figure 20-30 gallons of water
per GF
1. start doing large water changes, like 50 gallons
2. get an air pump and 2 large air stones
3. add a pound of crystal salt... that is rock salt for water softeners or
kosher
salt, no additives. that will help the survivors throw off whatever

if you got birds bathing in the pond they are bringing diseases in.. but I
think your
major problem is overstocking.. you dont say what kind of filter you got
going on
there. Ingrid
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I partially concur.

1. Get some aeration going. You can never have too much
2. Shade the pond if possible to help keep temps down.
3. Partial water changes will help keep the temps down, but BE SURE TO TREAT
FOR CHLORINE/CHLORAMINE.

As Ingrid would suspect, I don't agree with the salt item. But hey Ingrid
3 out of 4 aint' bad is it?

BV.