cas's pond

[Tula]

My pond, so far, has not needed any water added. In fact I never add water in the winter. It is not 100% ice covered, today what ice there was is melting fast. See a few fish here and there, no bodies!

No bodies is a good thing - ha ha! I've had to add water in the winter before, only thing I can think of is the wind caused some evaporation.

 

[cas]

Oh my goodness... I may be starting up my pond in February! Look at the temps for the coming week!!

 

[addy1]

We are doing the same here, hot! I still don't want to install the big pump, all is external, a bad cold snap, power off and the pump it toast.

 

[Tula]

I know! Here in SW Ohio, it's going to be around 70. I'm wondering if I should remove the pond cover, but worry, we'll get a cold snap.

 

[cas]

Well, I did it. Started up the pump on Sunday. I know it will get cold again and probably more snow accumulation, but it can't last long!

 

[Tula]

Great news! I'm seriously thinking of removing the cover. I could run one pump, but am waiting on a part , so we can build the new filter.

 

[cas]

Yes, there is a pond under there. Thank goodness this shouldn't last long.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Ugh, That's what it's looking like here too.

 

[Faebinder]

Same. I'm using a heater.

 

[cas]

I hope this is the last of it!!

 

[cas]

Finally the sun is out and the temps are up in the 40's! Warm enough to go mess around by the pond.
Thought I would share a picture of what my pond looks like with all it's winter algae. I use to try to clean this up in the spring, but found that if I left it alone, it cleared up on its own.

 

[addy1]

I don't get that carpet of algae, no clue why. Off and on a small bit of string, but it disappears quick.

 

[cas]

I figure with that much algae, the fish can't be starving!

 

[MitchM]

I don't get that carpet of algae, no clue why. Off and on a small bit of string, but it disappears quick.

A high pond water volume/"bog" ratio to fish population is a recipe for low maintenance and long term success.
It doesn't matter if your pond is 100 gallons or 100,000 gallons.


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[Tula]

I'm very curious to see the state of my pond, when I remove it's winter cover. When I peak inside, the water appears clear and I can see the water celery growing and the moss and grasses, are a lush green.