How Do Pond Fish Cope During Winter?

by Deck and Patio Company "Outdoor Living Experts"

One of the joys of our work is creating ponds for homeowners and commercial businesses that are stocked with various pond fish -- especially beautiful koi. These orange beauties can be maintained in fairly small spaces.

how do pond fish cope during winter, landscape, outdoor living, pets animals, ponds water features, However some might wonder how well they survive winter especially winters like we ve had this year

However, some might wonder how well they survive winter -- especially winters like we've had this year?

how do pond fish cope during winter, landscape, outdoor living, pets animals, ponds water features, Koi body temperatures are regulated by the water surrounding them Don t be alarmed if your koi aren t moving during cold weather and in icy water

Koi body temperatures are regulated by the water surrounding them. Don’t be alarmed if your koi aren’t moving during cold weather and in icy water.

how do pond fish cope during winter, landscape, outdoor living, pets animals, ponds water features, Unlike in warmer months when pond fish are downright friendly and very active they tend to conceal themselves and remain dormant when it s cold

Unlike in warmer months, when pond fish are downright friendly and very active, they tend to conceal themselves and remain dormant when it’s cold.

how do pond fish cope during winter, landscape, outdoor living, pets animals, ponds water features, However long periods under frozen ice will cause a lack of oxygen and the fish may go beyond hibernating into a state of torpor Keep waterfalls running to circulate water

However, long periods under frozen ice will cause a lack of oxygen and the fish may go beyond hibernating into a state of torpor. Keep waterfalls running to circulate water.

how do pond fish cope during winter, landscape, outdoor living, pets animals, ponds water features, Gases from rotting and decomposing plants may also cause a build up of poisonous gases

Gases from rotting and decomposing plants may also cause a build up of poisonous gases.

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Miriam Illions on Feb 11, 2014
This is so interesting. I always wondered about this.

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Buster Evans on Feb 21, 2014
I laid out screens over my "Kidney shaped" pond just before fall to prevent leaves from getting into the water .. it worked rather well . I uncovered the pond the other day and fed the goldfish who were enjoying a warm (70 degree) sunny day... The sun warmed the water enough that they became active enough to come up and eat and swim around a bit... they have all been down on the bottom of the pond during this cold weather, but all seem to have fared well through it!

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