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Different kinds of caring is required for fishes in ponds depending on the temperature of the water and the season. Listed below are tips to help you to take care of your fish in different seasons. WINTER CARE Fishes are known to be slow and semi-dormant animals. Remember that fishes do not have the ability to digest food and they are also cold-blooded animal thus their circulation drops along with the temperature of the pond. If you see that the surface of your pond's water has crystallized or frozen, try making holes to it surface so that there is a space that a fish can go to get water. DO NOT break the ice, melting the ice would be better than braking it. When you break the ice, the result can be disturbance in the water and it may even lead to death to your fishes. Putting a hot pot or any metal on top of the ice and letting the ice melt will do the trick. SPRING CARE Fish pond owners hate this season. Most fish pond water turn to thick and green during this season that's why people dislike this time of year. Adding chemical or non-chemical treatment to the water will help if you want to reduce the greening of your fish pond then a If you have extra cash, you can have your water run through an ultraviolet device which kills the algae that causes the blurring of the water. AUTUMN CARE Your fish should start to move and behave a little slower than usual because it is at this point that the water's temperature starts to drop during this time of year. To prevent leaves from falling directly toward the pond, you can put a net over the pond during this season. SUMMER CARE Fishes are most active during the summer season. That is why it is very important for you to regularly check the pond for any signs of diseases and parasite infestation carried by birds, new fishes and other animals. If you see any signs of diseases or parasite infestation, immediately visit your local pond garden store and ask for assistance. Some diseases can cured while others may not. If left unattended, some of these diseases or parasites may kill your fish. Treat your fishes like members of your own family. Your care for them should be like family. You don't have to wait for the worst to happen.Good fish care habits are key to the healthy and vitality of your fish. In turn, healthy and vital fish will greatly enhance your enjoyment of this hobby.For the best results, a filter should be able to circulate all the water 3-5 times in an hour. Clogged filters will prevent this. To preserve the helpful bacteria residing in a sponge portion of your filter, rinse it in bucket with water siphoned from the aquarium. Cold, chlorinated tap water will kill these bacteria.
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