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Koi pond question, as it pertains to the cold weather
Posted on 1/1/18 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 1/1/18 at 6:54 pm
Neighbor (BR) has a koi fish pond outside, probably about 5 feet by 4 feet, and about 3 feet deep. He runs a filter and there is a waterfall that flows continuously into the pond. The question is this: will the predicted cold weather, with lows of 15-19 degrees, cause the waterfall to freeze? Should he turn off the filter overnight just to be sure?
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Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:01 pm to LSUGrad9295
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:01 pm to LSUGrad9295
Does the filter also work as an aerator?
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:03 pm to LSUGrad9295
They will be fine as long as that waterfall keeps running. Tell him to make sure the pump for the waterfall is turned up to max. He will likely see a wall of water in front of the fall, but it will still be flowing under. That will be enough for them.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:03 pm to LSUGrad9295
Fry em up and eat em, like that one baw on here who fed his son a koi filet
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:04 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Was wondering how long until this was posted. Was not disappointed lol
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:04 pm to LSUGrad9295
This is a new one. Usually dogs. Either tell him he's a pos or go save the koi from death.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:04 pm to LSUGrad9295
He needs to turn it off and bring the koi inside
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:05 pm to LSUGrad9295
Don't worry about, koi freeze well
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:06 pm to Walt OReilly
both of my tubs are full of koi right now.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:09 pm to aVatiger
quote:
Does the filter also work as an aerator?
Not sure. It's a little motorized thing that is under water...
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:09 pm to LSUGrad9295
I doubt the waterfall will freeze. I have a waterfall as a return for my pool and it's never frozen even when it's been in the 20s.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:10 pm to Walt OReilly
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He needs to turn it off and bring the koi inside
I enjoyed all the smartass responses, but for some reason this was my favorite...
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:10 pm to LSUGrad9295
Just leave it as it is.
If he has proper flow, the water will not freeze. Even if it freezes, the koi can live under the ice.
They also need very little to no food at these temps.
My koi basically just sleep all day right now
If he has proper flow, the water will not freeze. Even if it freezes, the koi can live under the ice.
They also need very little to no food at these temps.
My koi basically just sleep all day right now
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:11 pm to Eightballjacket
quote:
I doubt the waterfall will freeze. I have a waterfall as a return for my pool and it's never frozen even when it's been in the 20s.
Seems reasonable. From what we can gather, as long as the waterfall is flowing, then everything is ok.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:12 pm to Rebel
quote:do you like frozen fishsticks ?
Rebel
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:13 pm to Jones
quote:
If he has proper flow, the water will not freeze. Even if it freezes, the koi can live under the ice.
I think his biggest fear is the waterfall freezing and somehow screwing up his general plumbing and having a pipe bust.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:16 pm to OWLFAN86
quote:
do you like frozen fishsticks ?
Not really. I'm Catholic. I was force fed them most Fridays growing up.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:20 pm to Rebel
hahaaha, still gay
Posted on 1/1/18 at 7:21 pm to LSUGrad9295
Unless his water flow is close to a trickle, it wont freeze.
Depending on the filter, he should have a diversion switch to get the water straight back into the pond and avoid the waterfall.
Im assuming he has plants in it and theyre acting like a filter already. Just turn the whole system off if he is worried about the pipes.
Depending on the filter, he should have a diversion switch to get the water straight back into the pond and avoid the waterfall.
Im assuming he has plants in it and theyre acting like a filter already. Just turn the whole system off if he is worried about the pipes.
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