Comparison of Fish Pond Care Between the Summer and Winter

"Comparison of Fish Pond Care Between the Summer and Winter"," You can relax by the water with a freshly squeezed orange juice and favourite snack especially in the warmer summer weather and maybe ( or maybe not- it depends on your countries climate ) on the fine days the the colder winter. This article is about the comparison of fish pond care between summer and winter. Fish Need Air: There are variations between the two seasons. In warmer waters fish have the tendency to metabolise their food faster which will require an increase in oxygen hence decreasing oxygen levels. If you overcrowd your pond, oxygen will be depleted and fish can become stresses, maybe get sick and with complete neglect from the owner, die. ~ clean the fish pond from algae and debris on a regular basis. Winter:: Depending on where you live, fish ponds can ice over in cold climates. Therefore it is important that at least a part of the ponds surface be exposed to allow the toxic gases to escape and oxygen to enter. It needs to be placed half way from the deepest part of the pond to the surface. ~ de-icer or heater: These puncture a hole through the iced pond so the fish can breathe. ~ water pump: This produces an opening to the ponds surface. They have their own disadvantages and advantages. Fish Need To Be Fed Correctly: This differs between summer and winter as fish change their metabolic rate. Feed them protein rich foods as fish metabolise food faster in the summer. b. This is because large amounts of food could kill them. Introduce new foods a little at a time with their usual foods. However if they are interested and to help prevent starvation, give them foods made from wheat germ. Cover Your Pond In The WinterThis will help protect you fish and devices from the extreme cold weather. The cover needs to be:~ sturdy to withstand the long cold days and possible snow accumulation~ made of materials like plywood ~ built like a wooden frame raised over the pond to enable gas exchange 4. A dirty pond can cause bacteria to grow, which can cause your fish to become sick and very irritated. As you can see there are different things you need to do between the warmer and colder seasons. . CAN YOU TRUST WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE  

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