Signs Of Winter Fish Kill

A long cold winter could mean trouble for your fish. When the ice on your pond finally melts this spring you might discover that your fish and other aquatic life haven't survived the season. These winter fish kills occur when the ice prevents gas exchange and reduces the amount of dissolved oxygen…

…bottom. As winter approaches those different pools of water will flip. The cool water and all the gasses rise to the top while the warm water sinks. The pools of water mix and in extreme cases this stratification seasonal shift and toxic gas distribution can cause a winter fish kill. Here are five…