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Our Winter Pond Care Guide contains expert advice and winter pond care tips from some of the most trusted professionals in the business!
In the guide you will learn tips from the professionals for:
- Winter pond preparation checklist & tactics.
- Expert advice on multiple regions.
- How-to tips for using Nualgi to keep water healthy throughout the winter.
- Exclusive interviews with pond maintenance professionals and store owners.
- Keeping your beloved fish safe and healthy by providing the ideal pond environment
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Success for pond care in the Winter really begins in the autumn, when temperatures start to drop, leaves fall from the trees, and plants and animals start preparing themselves for the winter. Because seasons can differ dramatically across geography, especially in large countries like the U.S. and Canada, there is no set time to start your fall maintenance routine. Rather, keep an eye on the weather, water temperature, and surrounding environment.
Tip 1. Relax, enjoy, the season and do not bug your fish.
“As the water temperature drops, fish require less and less food and become increasingly inactive. Once the water temperature reaches a consistent 50 degrees F, you won’t need to feed your fish at all.”
Tip 2. Algae can survive freezing temperatures.
“The cooler temperatures of fall also mean a change in how you treat algae. Even in freeze zones, there are still types of algae that survive. To keep a healthy balance in your pond, keep treating it with Nualgi.”
Tip 3. If the pond surface freezes over do not bang on it or try to chip holes in it.
“The vibrations are dangerous to fish. Instead, use this tip from Sparks: “Heat water in a pot and set the pot on top of the ice; the hot pot of water will melt through the ice creating a hole. Remember to tie a string to the pot or it will be at the bottom of the pond.”
