There are two ways that come to mind to help with the pond temperature. The
first is to increase evaporation, which provides a large amount of cooling.
This can be done by use of spitters, waterfalls, or fountains. The other is
to provide shade. This can be a yard umbrella, shade sails, trees, or tall
pond plants such as cannas. The shade reduces solar heating, while the
increased evaporation provides air conditioning, and in combination will
provide the best operations.
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"WVNebJockey" wrote in message
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I have a pond that is in full sun from daybreak til dark. Last year the
water temps soard to 88F and I lost a lot of fish. The pond is about 8x6
and is approx 18" in depth. What are some ideas on keeping the water
cooler. I'm thinking more depth. btw I live in WVa, so its not like I
live near the equator.

What are some of the tricks that the people down south use?