Seasonal pond care

Pond care in Fall

Fall pond tasks

1Switch to cool-water wheat germ food when temp drops below 65°F
2Stop feeding entirely below 50°F (food rots in gut)
3Install pond netting before leaves fall
4Final 30% water change in late fall
5Trim back hardy marginals + remove tropical plants
6Test ammonia weekly during fall
7Inspect aerator/de-icer for upcoming winter

Other seasons

Browse all 4 seasonal pond care guides. Pair with the koi pond setup guide.