how to cool down pond in summer?

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Hello, I'm making a 300 gallon rubbermaid tub pond in my front yard(thats the only place I can put it) And it gets full sun all day long, its get the most sun at about 3:00-4:00. I want to keep lilies,water poppy,umbrella palm, and cat tails. Basically all water plants. PLus im going to be running a laguna filter and UV steralizer. I also want to keep a few turtles in there but i wanted to know how i can keep the temp. down in the summer? Im not making it intill the summer but i wanted to know what i can do, so the turtles dont boil lol. do you think they plants will offer enough shade?Thanks.
 
you could landscape around it maybe? like trees that stay on the smaller side (i love red buds). other than that idk lol. sorry
also, when i had my turtle, she ate EVERYTHING. any plant i put in there. she even learned how to eat the snails. ive never kept outdoor pond plants with turtles so i can't say a definite on whether or not your plants would be toast with turtles. just some food for thought.
hope i could help :)
 
With only 300 gallons temperature would fluctuate quite a bit depending on outside air temp. If your in an area that gets chilly, you could have the problem with freezing also during the winter months.
 
Why a UV sterilizer on a pond? Anyway, full sun is great for water lilies, the more light they get the more they'll bloom. Give them a chance to become established and they'll provide all the shade needed. Turtles are find for the summer, but what will you do when the weather gets cold? Hardy water lilies can be left in the pond through the winter provided they're deep enough to keep from freezing solid. One other point to consider, turtles eat fish. Fish are useful in a pond to eat mosquito larvae, which is why I have rosy red's in my backyard lily garden. Unlike goldfish or koi they don't eat water lily roots either.
 
Thanks guys,

Thanks guys, I'm thinking about not putting turts. in the pond, being that its going to be right next to my paver patio i would want it to look nice with lilies, and all different kinds of plants.
 
Buy a garden umbrella and place it so it provides maximum cover during the hottest hours of the day. In fall, take down and store.
 
Along with the temperature you need to be concerned about oxygen depletion during the hottest days. Your plants may not be enough to sustain the O2 level.

Fountains and waterfalls that Zig suggested are also a good way to get the O2 into the water.
 
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