Long time fish keeper but first time pond owner. Build a raised 8'X12' raised wood pond using 4x4s back in June. its 4' deep, but only 2' under ground in Scarborough Canada. I am going to run a bubbler at the surface to keep the ice open and then when its starting to get really cold put a de-icer in. 5 koi, 30 goldfish & turtle. I have the following concerns;
1- The pond is 4' deep but only 2' are under ground. Will the pond freeze solid even with a de-icer?
2 - I just took my tropicals and turtle inside this weekend, but im thinking they could of went a few more weeks..? What is the latest in the season I can leave umbrella palms, Australian lilies and a red eared slider turtle outside.
3 - will fancy tailed gold fish and black moores survive under the ice?
4 -Any thing different with a wooded raised pond that I should be considering?
5 - Any special tricks for keeping the ice open during the really cold months?
Sorry for all the questions I figured its best to get it all out there at once.
Cheers
1- The pond is 4' deep but only 2' are under ground. Will the pond freeze solid even with a de-icer?
2 - I just took my tropicals and turtle inside this weekend, but im thinking they could of went a few more weeks..? What is the latest in the season I can leave umbrella palms, Australian lilies and a red eared slider turtle outside.
3 - will fancy tailed gold fish and black moores survive under the ice?
4 -Any thing different with a wooded raised pond that I should be considering?
5 - Any special tricks for keeping the ice open during the really cold months?
Sorry for all the questions I figured its best to get it all out there at once.
Cheers