Prepare for the Freeze!
With winter in full flow and flurries of snow already happening, you’ll need to start thinking about freezing weather and how to prevent your pond freezing over.
If your pond freezes over in winter it will create a cap sealing in all the gases under the ice. This prevents water and air combining to release at the surface, which in normal conditions allows an essential exchange of harmful toxic gasses and clear, healthy oxygen. This naturally occurring process is referred to as a gas exchange. If this healthy gas exchange is prevented by a fully iced over pond it can lead to stress and even death for fish.
All our Pond Heaters and Ice Preventers will keep a small area of your pond surface from freezing over, keeping your fish safe through the harshest of winters.
Another option is to add a Waterfall, Water Feature or Air Pump as this creates water movement which may be enough to prevent your pond surface fully freezing.
Of course a pond heater doesn't heat your whole pond, it just keeps a small area ice free which is often the cheapest and most efficient solution. A floating ice preventer can be coupled with an Air Pump for even lower costs. It's always good to have a Pond Thermometer too, so you can know when that next cold snap is on its way.
Don't forget you can still download our catalogue and if you need advice just email us at [email protected]
Enjoy your pond and Stay Safe!
Bradshaws
