Brace yourself, winter is coming

[Tythefishguy]

So it is starting to hit the 60s down here in Texas and I need to start getting ready for the winter for my 1200G pond. Instead of spending $500+ on inline heaters and bookoos of money on electricity, Im debating on trying to make a boiler or just buying a bunch of de-icers. So I want to know what do you use and how well has it maintained in your area?

 

[jonny5]

doesn't stay that cold in texas for long does it? id just build a little greenhouse

 

[sevank21]

All depends on what youre keeping bro, I got kois and slider turtles, I let them ride out the winter no heater no nothing, just turn off the pumps.

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[piranhaman00]

What is in the pond?

 

[Tythefishguy]

doesn't stay that cold in texas for long does it? id just build a little greenhouse

It can freeze over in December, I keep tropicals, gar, clown knife, rtc and aros. I've already talked to some local shops and they say pull them in but I want to leave them out because I have no room anymore.

 

[Tythefishguy]

All depends on what youre keeping bro, I got kois and slider turtles, I let them ride out the winter no heater no nothing, just turn off the pumps.

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Yeah I don't have koi I have gars, rtc, aros and clown knife.

 

[Tythefishguy]

What is in the pond?

Aros, rtc, clown knife, and a gar.

 

[Chub_by]

De-icers won't work. They do keep ice away, but have no influence on the actual temperature. Get a good cover and a heater.

 

[Tythefishguy]

De-icers won't work. They do keep ice away, but have no influence on the actual temperature. Get a good cover and a heater.

Thanks for the info, I've never used them but I saw they have X amount of wattage so I figured it would.

 

[piranhaman00]

If the temp is already in the 60s I would take some action pretty soon.