My pond isn’t frozen yet, but I can’t see my fish. Are they
okay? Stephanie – Harpursville, NY Fish are survivors. And when
the water starts getting cold, they head for deeper waters,
where the chilling effects of winter air are less pronounced.
Provided there’s adequate aeration, your fish will likely linger
at the bottom throughout the colder months. As a result, they’ll
be much less visible – but the odds are extremely good they’re
doing just fine. In order to ensure there’s sufficient oxygen
for the winter, some people opt to keep their aeration systems
active all year ‘round. At the very least, though, it’s
important to maintain a vent hole when – or if – your pond ices
over. The vent hole allows harmful decomposition gases to
escape, allowing fish to winter safely. And because their
metabolism slows during the winter months, a properly vented
pond will likely have sufficient oxygen to ensure the survival
of your fish until springtime. Fish, it turns out, are extremely
resilient. After wintering in the l