Joshaeus
Water hawthorn, Aponogeton Distachyos
Hello all! Long time no post. I opted out of a container pond this year, but I am nonetheless considering one next year and wanted to keep and breed tropical and/or subtropical fish in it. Which brings me to my question...
I am already aware that aquarium heaters are not rugged enough to keep a container pond liquid over the winter. However, could they keep the container pond warmer during spring and fall and thus extend how long warm water fish and/or tropical water lilies could stay in the pond before being pulled in for the winter? I was considering a 200 watt aquarium heater for a 20 gallon pond, and the fish I would keep would most likely be happy with minimum temps in the 60's (I haven't ruled out wild bettas or other VERY tropical fish, though...those would need low 70's minimum). Thankx for your quick replies!
PS...any suggestions for pond plants for very soft, acidic (think ph 5) water? Among the fish I may try in the water garden next year are licorice gouramies that demand such water for breeding purposes.
I am already aware that aquarium heaters are not rugged enough to keep a container pond liquid over the winter. However, could they keep the container pond warmer during spring and fall and thus extend how long warm water fish and/or tropical water lilies could stay in the pond before being pulled in for the winter? I was considering a 200 watt aquarium heater for a 20 gallon pond, and the fish I would keep would most likely be happy with minimum temps in the 60's (I haven't ruled out wild bettas or other VERY tropical fish, though...those would need low 70's minimum). Thankx for your quick replies!
PS...any suggestions for pond plants for very soft, acidic (think ph 5) water? Among the fish I may try in the water garden next year are licorice gouramies that demand such water for breeding purposes.