Fall Pond Maintenance

fish monger

Just came in from doing some sorely needed maintenance on my 300-350 gallon pond. I removed pounds of leaves and walnuts...to my shame The three handfuls of Hornwort that I added in the spring filled a 5 gallon bucket. I thinned it out keeping the healthiest sections. To my surprise, there were several baby Goldfish. Started in the spring with six 5-6 inch comets that I originally purchased from a feeder fish tank. The babies range from 1/2 inch copper colored to just over one inch orange. I'm currently doing a water change using the slow overflow method.

I have a couple of questions. Do you think the Hornwort would survive freezing temperatures as long as it isn't frozen ? Also, could I use an indoor air pump outdoors if I insulated it properly ?

Thanks for your attention.

Hadstuff

The Hornwort should survive, but if you could put it inside, that would probably be best. I havent ever put mine inside though, and i live in St. Louis. Also, i wouldnt reccomend using an indoor pump tbh... there probably wont be any problems if you insulate it properly, but i still wouldnt risk it, just because you never know what can happen.

cwmorrow

Hornwort survives Winters in my pools in Central Arkansas, Zone 7.
One year I could stand on the ice. Barely, and only 110 Lbs.