How Do You Prepare A Fish Pond For Winter?
Decorative fish ponds have become a very popular addition to many backyards–but in areas where winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing–ponds and their fish need to be prepared for winter. Here are some ideas on how to do it. Step 1 Clean out leaves and bacterial debris in the pool itself, with your scoop net, and remove any vegetation that is already dead or dying. Also, clear away any debris such as leaves close to the pond that could blow in. Step 2 Spread leaf netting over your pond to keep newly fallen leaves from getting into the water and causing a spike in harmful ammonia levels as they decompose over the winter. Step 3 Consider installing a pond cover or wind protection around your pond to prevent things from blowing in during the winter and damaging the pond liner or hurting the fish. Step 4 Shut down any above-ground water sources such as fountains or waterfalls. During winter, while it may not freeze itself (because the water is moving), the water it would be put
