When Is It Safe To Add Fish To A Pond?
Keeping your fishes healthy could be quite mind-boggling if you aren’t equipped with the knowledge or techniques to help safeguard them. Let us jump right into the article and find out the right time to add fishes to a pond.
Preparation of the pond prior to buying the fish
Ultimately, the main objective is to make sure everything in the pond ecosystem, may it be the fish or the aquatic plants, are healthy.
Is my pond finally ready for the fish?
Firstly, make sure that your pond has the right depth of water. Generally, 18-36 inches is the preferred depth. Adding a recirculating pump helps increase the quality of the water and ensures appropriate air ventilation.
Also, make sure that you get your pond professionally tested for the levels of nitrites, ammonia, chlorine, and phosphates that they contain. Use of tap water must be accompanied by a de-chlorinator.
Aquatic Plants
The presence of aquatic plants is highly important as it provides shelter and food to the fish. It is suggested to cover 60% of the water in your ponds with plants.
How many fish can I accommodate in my pond?
The number of fish that you can accommodate in a pond varies and can be calculated using a fish calculator which is based on the fish length of each adult fish that can accommodate a square foot of water surface. For example, 1 inch of goldfish space can be occupied for a water surface of 1 square foot.
How to add fish to a prepared pond?
After the pond has been prepared, wait a few weeks for the ecosystem to adjust itself before adding fishes. Most fishes are sold in plastic bags with a sufficient amount of air built up inside it. Float this bag over the surface of the pond for the fish to adjust to the new temperature it will be exposed to. Gradually introduce the water from the pond into the bag making sure no harm is done to the fishes. The next step includes the final release into the pond.
Types of fishes you can add?
Pond fishes are of multiple varieties, the common ones being goldfish, koi, minnows, sunfish, and sometimes even mosquitofish.
How long will the fish survive?
Considering a healthy pond ecosystem, the fish can survive for 20-30 years. This varies as the life expectancy of all fish isn’t the same.
Final words
If you still have questions about when to add fishes to a pond, look no further than Golden Wolf Landscape & Design LLC. Our professionally trained staff knows everything about adding fishes to ponds in the best possible way. So, you can safely leave it to us!
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