Cooler weather comes early here in New England. It's been over a month since the water temperature has gotten cool enough that my outdoor-pond comets have quit feeding and no longer come to the surface. I know that they are supposed to hibernate every winter but this is my first one with an outdoor pond and I am getting nervous. Someone please give me a word of encouragement.
The suspense is killing me
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Dangerdoll
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ha, I know your pain, Tesla 
You will be just fine, if they are not eating solids, if the do need, they will find it in the water so no worries. My sister's pond does extremely well in the winters as long as it's cleaned good before she turns the filters off. She has never had a loss yet. Do you have a pond heater for the surface for when the water freezes?
You will be just fine, if they are not eating solids, if the do need, they will find it in the water so no worries. My sister's pond does extremely well in the winters as long as it's cleaned good before she turns the filters off. She has never had a loss yet. Do you have a pond heater for the surface for when the water freezes?DD,
Yes, I do have one of those pond heaters...not the ones that raise the temperature of the entire water volume but a small one (100W) that is supposed to be enough to keep a hole in the ice open. I am also planning to put a covering of greenhouse or some other clear plastic over it to moderate the temperature.
Thanks for the reply,
-- Monty --
Yes, I do have one of those pond heaters...not the ones that raise the temperature of the entire water volume but a small one (100W) that is supposed to be enough to keep a hole in the ice open. I am also planning to put a covering of greenhouse or some other clear plastic over it to moderate the temperature.
Thanks for the reply,
-- Monty --
Dangerdoll
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a greenhouse is ok for the top but it's really not needed, the fish deal with the cooling of the water through the hiberation. The heater that keeps the center free from ice is exactly the type you need, I don't know if they have a temp regulator for ponds out there but I guess it wouldn't be that big of a surprise, you just wouldn't need one for your area.