Are there any heaters made specifically for ponds? I would like to build a pond for some of my tropical fish, but I live in California and the winters get pretty cold. Please reply, thanks.
Heater for Pond
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None that I know of for heating a pond. Most are used in northern climates to keep a small hole open in the ice for gas exchange. There are some DIY solar models or a gas boiler is always an option.
where at in california? or really what's your winter lows? does it snow and is yes how mcuh per winter?
gas heaters have been used on may koi ponds as well as solar in more sunned areas.
if it's too cold a green house built over top the pond might be cheaper and easier than trying to heat the pond alone. (taking multi year heating bill vs initial setup)
but of course that takes away from the look.
gas heaters have been used on may koi ponds as well as solar in more sunned areas.
if it's too cold a green house built over top the pond might be cheaper and easier than trying to heat the pond alone. (taking multi year heating bill vs initial setup)
but of course that takes away from the look.
I had a better website but seemed to have lost it. Here's a start:
http://www.webbsonline.com/catalog/fall/index.html?gclid=CJj__dOu_JwCFRBM5QodqlJ9bw
http://www.webbsonline.com/catalog/fall/index.html?gclid=CJj__dOu_JwCFRBM5QodqlJ9bw
I just installed a DIY heater for my 400 gallon pond.
I bought a 1000 watt spa heater and wired it to a line voltage thermostat. The thermostat has a remote sensor that I put in the water. I have the heater in line with my filter.
Last night we got down to 58*F and I had no problem maintaining 78*F temperature.
As the tempeature drops, I plan on covering my pond with a sheet of poly or bubble wrap. I have flat edging on my pond so getting a good fit for the cover will be easy.
Hope this helps.
I bought a 1000 watt spa heater and wired it to a line voltage thermostat. The thermostat has a remote sensor that I put in the water. I have the heater in line with my filter.
Last night we got down to 58*F and I had no problem maintaining 78*F temperature.
As the tempeature drops, I plan on covering my pond with a sheet of poly or bubble wrap. I have flat edging on my pond so getting a good fit for the cover will be easy.
Hope this helps.
VictorVinceVinson;3508935; said:
in So cal you can do the same as we do in AZ, it's as simple as coiling black tubing on your roof and then hooking that to a pump. timers are also helpful that way the night time doesn't negate the heat provided in the day
you will also want a cover of some sort, the simple bubble covers on pools will work and are quite cheap this will hold in the heat provided by the black tubing in the day.
there are also more powerful solar variants that basically do the same thing.