"John Bachman" wrote in message
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On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:33:53 -0800, ~ jan JJsPond.us
wrote:

On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:23:35 GMT, "Killinchy" wrote:

Although it's November my pond (700 gal) weed is still growing and now
covers the surface. The fish snooze below. I've switched off the pump,
but
I'm a bit concerned that not enough surface is clear to allow sufficient
oxygen to dissolve. Should I clear some of the weed? I'm not too
worried
about freezing as I live on Vancouver Island, close to the sea, and it
doesn't get very cold . I hope I'm not tempting fate.

Thanks

Add air. Air pump + air stone = oxygenation. ~ jan
~Power to the Porg, Flow On!~

Why did you switch off the pump?

John
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I (mistakenly?) thought that the hibernating fish didn't need much oxygen.
I do have an air stone which I'll switch on

thanks