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Too cold in Miami??
I'd like to add, to think about what kind of bio-filtration you've got
going on before feeding. In FL or S.CA climates where your pond and filter can/should run year around, probably no problem. ~ jan On 30 Dec 2003 10:55:12 -0600, "Lee B." wrote: Yeh to what Ingrid said! My pond's back up to 60*; I feed them sparingly once a day (they make me feel guilty o'wise!). When it's in the high 50's, I feed them sparingly every other or third day. Below 55 or so, they're on their own until the water temp rises again and looks like it will stay there for a few days at least. Fish only have rudimentary "stomachs"; most of their digestion takes place in their intestinal tract. When it's cold, it doesn't work so good; if the food stays there long enough, it rots (which is not good for the fish!). Make sure that it has enough time to work its way out! If a cold front is due within 72 hours that will significantly impact the water temp, I don't feed. Have a safe and happy New Year! Lee "Sue Walsh" wrote in message . com... "Lee B." wrote in message .. . It will be in the 70's all week (air temp), and the pond water temp got back up to 55* yesterday and is still climbing. Happy Holidays! Lee Hi Lee, Since this is my first winter with the pond Laura built me, I'm not sure about feeding. I know not to feed with water temps 50* or lower, but what about when we get weather like this and my pond has warmed to 58*, with a forecast of a good week ahead, do I feed them again? Or just leave them alone. Remember I only have goldfish, not koi like you. I haven't feed them since our first frost a few weeks ago. Have a great New Years! Sue W Brooksville FL See my pond "Rippling Water" at http://community.webshot.com/user/aspenjd |
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