Rip Fantom
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I have a couple of questions regarding my pond. I built a mostly above ground pond, but since i'm in the Chicago area, I'm not taking any chances. My fish are coming in. My questions have more to do with my plants. I have mostly hardy lillies and grasses (cattails).
First, since my pond is mostly above ground, should I drain it? If i don't will the ice damage it?
2nd, I was told not to cut back the grasses (cattails) until next spring, is this correct?
Also, I know to cut back the lillies, but if I drain the pond, where is the best place to keep them. Last year I kept them in containers in my garage with aeration and they did fine, but now there are many more and much larger. Do they need water and light in the winter?
Sorry if these were answered in other posts, I looked first but didn't see anything.
Thanks!
First, since my pond is mostly above ground, should I drain it? If i don't will the ice damage it?
2nd, I was told not to cut back the grasses (cattails) until next spring, is this correct?
Also, I know to cut back the lillies, but if I drain the pond, where is the best place to keep them. Last year I kept them in containers in my garage with aeration and they did fine, but now there are many more and much larger. Do they need water and light in the winter?
Sorry if these were answered in other posts, I looked first but didn't see anything.
Thanks!