[MWG] Today's Pond Q&A
------------------------------- Today's Pond Q&A In this issue: - OVERWINTERING IN CANADA - WILL MY GOLDFISH LIVE? ----------------------------- Question> You have really helped me out through my first summer with a pond. Now my question is I live in New Brunswick, Canada and my pond is 6 x 10 x 18 in. deep fiberglass with a black liner inside, should I drain it after I take my gold fish out or leave some of the water inside? Could gold fish survive with a heater? Thanks you very much for all your help. - Phyllis ========== @SK Carolyn ============= Have a pond question? Just send it in to: Carolyn@macarthurwatergardens.com and our own in-house pond expert will try and answer it for you! ==================================== Answer> Hi, Phyllis, Actually goldfish could survive if the heater keeps the water from freezing, but if you have a blackout and lose power for a few hours, that could cost you the fish. Suggestion? Take them inside and don't worry about the pond. If the sides are tapered (slanted out) the freezing water won't break the fiberglass form, but if they are straight (perpendicular), you should put tires or balls in it to absorb the swell of the ice, should you leave any water in it. Even if you empty it, can you be sure it will stay empty? With normal precipitation it should fill to some extent. In New York, where I live, I have an 18" frost line, therefore if my pond is deeper than that fish can overwinter without worry of freezing. I would bet your frost line is deeper than mine. - Carolyn == Happy Pondkeeping! Brett Fogle MacArthur Water Gardens www.macarthurwatergardens.com © MacArthur Water Gardens 1698 SW 16th ST Boca Raton, FL 33486 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This email is never sent without permission. You (or someone using your email address) bought something from MacArthur Water Gardens, or signed up for our newsletter, affiliate program, mini-course or requested a fr^e report.. The information we have on file is Your name: Friend Your email: If you wish to be removed from this list, simply click once on the link below.
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