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wonder woman  Fish Addict Posts: 545 Kudos: 279 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2003   | I have an in-ground 550g koi/golfish pond, and I live in Southern California (Orange County). I also have a couple of livebearers in my pond (platies & swordtails). During the summer, the pond temp stayed around 70 degrees. My question is, what should I do for my pond/fish to prepare for winter here? It doesn't freeze, so do I need a heater? Should I catch and remove the livebearers? Will my pond fish hibernate (get lethargic and stop feeding)? Thanks in advance! |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22 |     |
Cup_of_Lifenoodles   Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004  | Being a San Diego resident, I can assure you that all your fish should do quite fine in those conditions. |
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| wonder woman Fish Addict Posts: 545 Kudos: 279 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2003 | What kind of pond fish and plants do you have? I guess I'm just a little over-protective, and not sure what to expect (this is the pond's first winter). I love my koi, goldfish, and livebearers, and wouldn't want them to be in any danger. |
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| Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004 | Goldfish, mollies, and platies. |
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| wonder woman Fish Addict Posts: 545 Kudos: 279 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2003 | Cool! If your fish are doing well, and your pond's not heated, then mine should be fine. Thanks! |
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