If your pond is less than 24" deep in most areas, or if you have a patio pond, you will need to bring your fish inside for the winter.

Outside Care of Your Fish:

1. As the water temperature of your pond falls, the fish will require less food. Watch their food intake and adjust your feeding. Stop feeding your fish completely when the water temperature of your pond reaches an average of 45 degrees. At 45-50 degrees the fish hibernate in the bottom of the pond. Regardless of the outside temperature or if the fish come to the surface during the winter do not feed them. They are surfacing for oxygen, not food. If you feed the fish during this period, the food will not digest; it will rot and will kill them. Begin feeding the fish when the average temperature of your pond is above 45 degrees.
2. Skim your pond with a net at least once a week to remove any leaves or plant matter. Installing pond netting will keep unwanted leaves out. Leaves or plant matter left in the pond will deteriorate over the winter producing organic waste.
3. A 10-20% water change is recommended. Add Laguna Water Prep to neutralize harmful metals as well as provide a protective "coating" to the fish's fins and scales. Laguna Water Prep helps build up your fish's immune system safely.
4. Add Laguna Pond Clean and Laguna Pond Detox or Phosphate Control at this time also. Adding these beneficial bacteria will help break down waste over the winter months.

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