Solar system for a pond 8′ x 8′ and fountain.?
Hello,
II have an 8 ft x 8 ft pond which is 23 inches deep. It has an 12 inch stream from 1 end that connects to a 66 inches round holes which is 23 inches deep. This latter part is the fountain. There is an underground system that circulates the water between the pond and the fountain via the stream and underground. The filter and pump are above ground.
I have 2 Koi fishes and some Goldfishes in there during the summer and fall. I would like to keep the fishes out there in the pond throughout the 4 seasons we have in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. What kind od solar system can I make to heat the pond during the cold freezing winters of ours as well as throughout the year? Would it be too hot in the summer for the fishes? I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Corner property facing North_South
Currently have to bring the fishes in and am not able to do that for too long.
I would appreciate any suggetions anyone may have.
Many thanks
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Mumtaz
I don’t know of any dedicated solar pond heaters but you can go online to get solar panels/kits etc…however given the small volume of your pond( volume/water=thermal mass) and the cold temps it will take several panels in series(where will you put them?) and will be cheaper to replace the fish each year.