Winterize Your Pond: Keep your pond healthy and productive through the winter months with these tips from the experts

摘要

As you think about winterizing your property, don't overlook the farm pond. Winter can be the perfect time to set the stage for your spring fertility program and to get a step ahead of weeds. And contrary to what you may have heard, winter is not thetime to stop feeding fish accustomed to the practice. Cooler water absorbs more oxygen during winter months. Fish, being cold-blooded animals, drop their metabolism during this season, decreasing their use of the now-abundant oxygen. The fish also decrease feeding significantly but not completely. While it is true that overfeeding during the winter can lead to season-long pond problems, simply think of this as an optimal time to adjust your feeding practices.