Water Gardening: Freeze warning- help!, 1 by Carolyn22

Carolyn22 wrote:
Susanne

I doubt you disturbed the layering of the water temps - I think it would take more than just removing a pump to do that. What you need to worry about is your water temperature and not so much the air temperature. The air temps are not going to bother your pumps.

I dont' know what kind of fish you have, but the deeper the better. However, I will tell you that hubby and I first got started with a little 90 gallon preform pond that was only about 15-18 inches deep. That first winter we wintered over 4 koi with a heater in that pond. At that time, we didn't realize that 90 gallons was way too small for koi. We have since enlarged our pond two more times - I think we are finally finished!

I don't know how rural or urban your area is, however, I do know that you can get water heaters at Agway or at cattle trough heater at a Tractor Supply store works well too. Good luck to you.

Snapple45 - Thank you for your compliments. I too love the wildlife the pond attracts - The squirrels act like they are stealing their drinks when they come to drink. They are so cute, but they crack me up!

Carolyn