Question by : i am building a pond how deep to keep fish how deep should it be?
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Answer by Robert
Well first what kinda fish, second as a fisherman i know that fish like all types of depths,second how many and what type of pond are you trying to build,a preformed pond, or using a pond liner??? I need more info to answer further
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Add a de-icer if necessary: In cooler climates, leave the netting on until the pond surface starts to freeze over. Then, when you remove the net, you can set in the de-icer. A pond de-icer does not actually heat the pond but instead keeps its immediate area from freezing. This allows for toxic gasses to be released and oxygen to enter the pond. In warmer climates where ponds do not freeze over, the pumps and aerators need to continue running year round. If the water temperature gets into the low 40′s (F) it will be helpful to the fish if these are lifted at least one foot from the bottom of the pond.
Fish that are kept over-winter need at least 3 ft of deep, clean water, and a not too over-crowded pond should be OK, even if the pond surface freezes. If the surface should become completely frozen, remember to NOT break up the ice by pounding on it. Shock waves can seriously injure your fish. Set a pot of hot water on the ice to melt a hole in it. Do not dump the hot water on the ice, this will only allow more ice to form.
Depends where you live. In Michigan my pond is 3 foot deep and the fish survive the winter just fine.