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great idea mine frooze over except the small hole wher my water goes back in i like the flat rock the water runs off mite add one of those to my pond i havent had frost here for a few weeks now so hopfully it stay that way
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How do gasses escape or is that not an issue?

I have left my pond open to the elements (although next year I am obtaining a net) it has frozen over except where my small floating heater is and where my waterfalls are. So far so good, but I like the idea of extending the season.
 
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Welcome to the forum jrladd, like those pics of your cold pond. We dont have temps like that here so luckily dont have to deal with those problems whew....good job.
 
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Olee said:
How do gasses escape or is that not an issue?

I have left my pond open to the elements (although next year I am obtaining a net) it has frozen over except where my small floating heater is and where my waterfalls are. So far so good, but I like the idea of extending the season.

the gases just naturally get out when there is a small hole in the ice's surface. Oxygen is obviously important to these creatures, and if there is no hold there is a build up of CO2, which of course can kill your fish and most living creatures who depend on oxygen exchange.
 
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. As far as the gases escaping... If you are referring to how they escape the dome, I have a "access door" which I open every few days to check on things. I am not sure if gases building up inside is much of a concern, since I am pumping air into the dome, but if it is, I like to believe that I am helping to decrease the buildup of gas by opening it up every few days for a couple minutes.

We are getting hit hard with snow today. Just got in from snowblowing for the third time today. Expecting 4-6 more inches overnight. Hope the dome holds!!!

I'll post some more pics if i get a chance in the next week.

PS. It's a nice feeling when you drive past Lake Michigan and it is all frozen near the shore, and my little 800 gallon pond is at home ice free!!
 

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