Heating a pond in winter

Heating a pond in winter | Warehouse Aquatics | Middlewich

If you’re thinking about installing a pond in your garden, you’ll need to decide whether you’ll heat the water and, if so, how you’ll do this.

When deciding whether to heat your pond, think about the kinds of fish you’d like to keep and how warm they need the water to be. While koi and goldfish are hardy and can usually survive cooler temperatures, this isn’t the case for other pond life.

Most pond fish can handle summer temperatures. But, when the temperature drops over the winter months, heating your pond can help your fish survive the season. 

So, what preparation steps can you take ahead of winter? How can you heat your pond during these cooler months?

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1. Buy a pond heater

When it comes to heating a pond in winter, purchasing a pond heating system is the main way to keep your water warm.

Different pond heaters have different capacities for raising the temperature of a pond. So, research is important when deciding which heater to invest in for your fish.

2. Buy a pond cover

Using a pond cover is a great way to keep cold air off your pond and maintain warmer water. Pond covers work like greenhouses, trapping warm air and keeping chilly winds out.

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3. Buy a pond ice preventer

When temperatures get really low, your pond might freeze over, which can prevent fish from surviving the season. However, you can hang a pond ice preventer in your pond to heat the water and prevent freezing. 

We recommend the Eheim Thermo 200, a thermal device that uses modern technologies to create an effective heat shield. This pond ice preventer comes with a three-year warranty.

We also recommend Blagdon’s Affinity Living Feature Pools Ice Vent Heater, which is ideal for ponds up to 5,000 litres. This heater prevents the water surface from freezing over and allows the pond to breathe. You can also use more than one of these heaters if your pond is larger than 5,000 litres.

4. Buy a pond thermometer

One of the best ways to keep an eye on your fish during colder months is simply to keep an eye on them. This way, you can decide to make changes to your pond ecosystem if and when necessary. 

A pond thermometer is an essential piece of equipment for monitoring fish health. We recommend the Velda Pond Thermometer, part of which floats underwater to give an accurate reading. 

You can use this thermometer to alert you to water temperatures all year round. So, if the temperature drops low enough, you may change your fish food from Growth to Staple or Wheatgerm. And if the temperature rises and causes a reduction in oxygen, you might install a pond air pump.

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Heating a pond in winter – protecting your pond

Whether you invest in a pond heater or not, there are many ways to protect your pond and keep your fish healthy, both in summer and in winter. Our blog offers tips on how to clean your pond and pond filter, how to get rid of algae, and how to decide whether you should invest in a pond UV light

We also stock a wide variety of supplies to keep your pond in its best condition when heating a pond in winter.

About Warehouse Aquatics

The Warehouse Aquatics mission is to offer the most choice at the best prices when it comes to your fishes’ wellbeing. We use the products on our website ourselves and are well-versed in all things fish, so we can give you all the advice you need. We’re not just here to sell aquatic supplies. We’re also here to guide you through your journey as a fish owner and enthusiast.

As a small team, we love to hear from our customers, so please do join the Warehouse Aquatics social media community. We’re always up for a chat, and we’d love to share your aquarium photos with our followers.

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