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How to balance your pond.

How to balance your pond. What does balancing your pond really mean anyway? All pond water must go through the initial balancing period. Pond Talk.
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Does the temperature of my pond water effect the oxygen supply?

Does the

temperature

of my pond

water

effect the

oxygen supply?

The temperature of your pond water has a profound effect on the amount of dissolved oxygen available in the pond. The hotter the water the less oxygen it can hold, therefore cold water holds much more oxygen. Using a small bubbler, air pump or aerator adds enough oxygen for most size ponds in the winter. Most pond fish do not require a lot of oxygen in the winter because of hibernation.

Warm water has a low capacity

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