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~ jan · 25-02-2007, 08:41 PM posted to rec.ponds

On Sun, 25 Feb 2007 14:20:49 GMT, wrote:

I cover my pond with plastic in winter and I use a 500watt heater in 1600 gallon
pond so I can feed my fish a little bit every 4th day or so almost all winter. last
time was Jan. 5th. been too cold since then. My ponds are netted all year. I
havent had to treat my pond since 2000. Before the plastic and heater my fish
wouldnt eat for nearly 6 months, I think that is very hand on them. also, once it
warms up the temp stays even so there isnt so much up and down which also prevents
problems. Ingrid

One of our members also covers with plastic, I think he used an 800 watt,
for 4,000 gallons and managed to keep it around 50F (Zone 7), so he's been
feeding all winter. His fish were large last fall, can't wait to see this
summer the difference. I know that is his goal, to grow some big ones. :-)

Spring is coming, just got an E to get my order of Manda Fu requested. One
of our members orders them all in so we save on shipping. :-) ~ jan