Pond De-Icer & Pond Heater- Should You Consider Buying for Your Pond?

Posted by on July 2, 2011

Koi ponds were previously heated only by high end Koi keepers. It used to be very expensive and Koi for the most part were mainly kept in climates that did not need heating in the cold months. A significant decrease in cost of heating of pond has motivated people living in colder regions to create a Koi pond.

 

All Koi owners, who live in climates that are not the warmest, must consider heating their pond. Get the best pond heater that you can find. Heating the pond does not just mean keeping it away from ice, a minimum of 54 to 57 degree Fahrenheit temperature is required. Temperature fluctuations can only cause trouble to Koi fish, and the fish may even stop eating. Heating could prevent many and safeguard the health of your fish. You’ve made the investment, why not protect it.

Koi pond can be easily heated in two ways. Inline electric water heater is simple yet most efficient option. This water heater can be best fitted to the inlet of gravity-fed system. This heater can handle 1000 gallons by making use of one kilowatt of electricity. Performance of water heater also depends on water’s ambient temperature. Experts support use of water heater that is more powerful than needed. A Pond De-Icer is a perfect device for your pond in the coming fall and winter months.

 

You may also use a heat exchanger system. It can be an expensive option but it has extremely low operating expense. The pond water is pumped out of heat exchanger similar to that done by a radiator. The water in the radiator is heated by a small boiler that is fired by natural gas, electricity or oil.

 

Whether you heat your Koi pond or not, it is always a good idea to cover it in the cold months. Just don’t make it to air tight. The best covers have zipped openings to allow gases that build up to escape and to allow access to the fish if needed.

Most Landscape Design Calgary would ask you to consider getting a pond heater. There’s nothing wrong with in since it will definitely be perfect for your pond.

 

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Custom Stone and Waterscapes

‎3829 Parkhill Place SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2W6

Specializes in Calgary Landscape Design, Calgary Landscaping, Calgary Gardens, Calgary Ponds and Waterfalls.

(403)870-1142

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