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Perfect Patio Pond🌱 I’ve been so thankful for this pond over the summer months - as it starts to get colder, these minnows will be fine for a while, in extreme cold I will most likely need to add a small heater!🙌🏻 #pond #hobby #tinyecosystems #ecosystem #tutorial

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🐟🌿 My patio pond has been absolutely thriving this summer! The mountain minnows have settled in, grown on, and are loving life in their little outdoor paradise. 💦☀️ But with winter just around the corner, things are about to change… ❄️ Over the coming weeks I’ll be sharing exactly what I do to prepare the patio pond for the colder months, including how to look after the minnows and keep your pond healthy through winter. Follow along so you don’t miss the winter prep! 🐟💚 #pond #hobby #tinyecosystems #ecosystem #plantedtank

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🐟❄️ Patio Pond Winter Care | Mountain Minnows 🌿💧 Wondering how to keep your patio pond and mountain minnows happy through winter? 🥶🐠 Here are 2 options to help them through the colder months! 🏡 Option 1: Bring your pond indoors If your patio pond is small enough, you can move it into a cool, sheltered area, such as a conservatory or garage, with suitable lighting and good water quality. 🔥 Option 2: Keep your pond outdoors Use a suitable pond heater to help prevent the surface from freezing completely. Make sure your pond is deep enough and well insulated to protect your fish from extreme cold. 💚 Top winter tips: 🐟 Avoid sudden temperature changes. 🍃 Remove fallen leaves and debris. 💧 Keep the water clean and well oxygenated. 🍽️ Feed less as temperatures drop, and stop feeding when the fish are no longer actively feeding. 🧊 Never smash ice, as the shockwaves can harm your fish. Remember, mountain minnows are cold-water fish, but they still need the right conditions to stay healthy through winter! ❄️🐟 How do you protect your patio pond in winter? Let me know in the comments! #pond #hobby #ecosystem #plantedtank #winter