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[dutchman]

Ok, this is my first attempt at a pond and it's gone way better than I thought it would. Started with a few small goldfish and after watching them grow, changing colors, you sort of get attached to them. Sounds corny but it's like any other pet.
Anyways, how do I keep them over winter? Outside is definitely out of the question since temps dip to -40.
I don't really want to set up an aquarium inside the house.
Can I put them in a large plastic container in the garage? It may go down to -5C a couple times over winter but it usually hovers in the 5C (41F) area.
Any ideas are welcome......thanks

[koiguy1969]

its not corny.. we all love our fish! it depends how deep your pond is on wether or not they can stay outside...41* f is fine for fish.. but you just have to keep a hole in the ice for gas exchange if your pond is deep enough to not freeze thru. this is accomplished with a airstone and pump, and/or pond heater. you didnt say how big or,deep your pond is...this info would help... myself, i have a 800 gallon pond in my basement for my guys to winter in.

[dutchman]

I guess my original post is misleading.
So to clarify...........the outside temp gets to minus 40 which would freeze my pond solid no matter what. It's only a 150G.

My garage is not heated but it is insulated and attached to the house. The garage usually hovers in the 5C (41F). Once in a while it does freeze a pop can but that's only when the outside temp gets really cold for a week.

[DrDave]

You need a bigger/deeper pond!

[DrCase]

You could put a stock tank in the garage, ,41 deg wont be bad....