Do it on a day that is above 45 degrees and sunny. Cut a hole in ice and rent a 3 inch gas powered pump and pump water over pond this will give you the volume you need so it does not ripple. A sump pump will take to long and a garden hose from the house is not enough water. To do a 1 acre pond with a 3 inch pump wil take about 30 min let sit overnight and great skating the next day.


Scott Trava
Catskill Pond
http://catskillpond.com
scott@catskillpond.com
Returning Catskill Waters To A Simpler Time
EST. 1923