Does it get too cold for a TSN in Dallas for an outside pond even if it is 3 to 4 feet deep? It gets down to about 30 at night here and can get colder sometimes. Thanks for any info, I am trying to keep all of my fish and just sell the tanks so I hope the pond works.
TSN in a pond in Dallas???????
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It kind of depends. I don't know if the water would store enough heat to make it through the night.
My uncle has a 9000gl pond and it could be like 78*F all day and drop to like 50*F at night sometimes and the water will only drop maybe 5 or 6 degrees. Oh and this is in Michigan.
I don't know what your weather is like in Texas but this may work for you. You also have to take into consideration the winter temps down there too.
You could always do a heater, but I know you are trying to save money and not spend it.
My uncle has a 9000gl pond and it could be like 78*F all day and drop to like 50*F at night sometimes and the water will only drop maybe 5 or 6 degrees. Oh and this is in Michigan.
I don't know what your weather is like in Texas but this may work for you. You also have to take into consideration the winter temps down there too.
You could always do a heater, but I know you are trying to save money and not spend it.
Someone said in another thread that they use 2 1000 watt titanium heaters and there pond stays at 78 in cold temps, but that would be a fortune to heat I think.
i wish i could find the article, but i was reading about peacock bass being introduced in texas around the same time as they were in florida, during the mid 60's i believe. anyway, the peacocks flourished south of broward county in florida, while i texas they slowly failed to survive the winters in texas and just plain didnt make it. so your TSN might live for a while, but he probably would be stressed and not live as healthy a life as in a 78 degree year round tank.
The TSN wouldn't survive in DFW, our winters get into the 20's usually several days a year and consistent temps in the 40-50's throughout dec-feb would be to harsh on it for sure. It shouldn't really cost you much though to run 2 of the 1000 watt heaters I wouldn't think and that might be enough to keep the pond warm enough, it would help if you had it deeper for sure because you would get alot more in ground insulation it would also be a good idea to have a pond cover to help maintain heat. With the pond cover on and a couple heaters it would be fine and you'd still be spending a relatively small amount of money for both the initial investment and the upkeep. Props to you if you end up keeping the TSN outdoors and grow him out to full size. I live in DFW and wouldn't risk it without the heaters and a top so mines going into a indoor pond. The garage idea is also a good choice if you have some spare space. If you do go the pond route and don't already have it built... I'd be happy to help with the construction ~Trent
A note also for the peacock bass that I meant to write in the above response. Peacock bass were stocked in Alcoa lake as late as 1984 and stocked in several other creeks in south texas however to my knowledge as its been said they all died off in south texas however the ones stocked at Alcoa lake should still be kicking because the lake is heated by the power plant which keeps the water temps warm year round ~Trent
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It gets to cold in Dallas. An outdoor pond without heaters and covers can freeze over a couple of inches in our winters. With just a cover you maybe able to maintain the temps around 40ish in the winter. With a heater, cover, and well insulated sides you should be able to maintain temp of 70s in the winter with about 2or3watts/gallon.