Originally Posted by HdMech
Originally Posted by FishinRod
Do you intend to use aeration in your pond to overwinter?

I had not made any plans to aerate. If aeration would allow them to over winter in this small pond I would do it, but I do not know what the water temps would stabilize at. I would think water temps would go below 40 *f


I think you can overwinter fish with 6' of depth in Ohio without aeration. Conventional wisdom says that if your pond freezes over, keep it clear of snow if possible to allow light to get through the ice.

Also, your fish count is low, so I think you're currently in good shape.

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"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."