Pond Ice Prevention

Pond Thermometer The winter months can bring problems for fish keepers. Winter frosts can cause ponds to freeze.

SwellUK has the following advice to prevent ice forming on ponds as well as what to do should the pond freeze over:

Cover the pond with suitable framework. Bubble wrap, sheeting or polystyrene make suitable insulators
Install a pond ice preventor or pond heater to keep an area clear for oxygenation
Should ice form on the top of a pond fill an empty can with boiling water and sit it on the ice to thaw
Do not under any circumstances break the ice if formed as this can send shock waves through the water resulting in fish fatalities.

For advice on products that can help against problems which can crop up in the colder months call 08456 589 599

Recommended Products

OASE Icefree 20 is the ideal solution to keep one part of the pond free from ice. The float has a wintry design and is connected to the pump via an 80 cm long silicon tube.

Oase Icefree 20

The Underworld Newatt Pond Heater creates an unfrozen, ice free area around it

Underworld Newatt Pond Heater

Monitor your pond temperature during winter with a Pond Thermometer

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