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Pond & Lake Q & A
Q: What’s the best way to acclimate new fish to my pond? – Lafayette in Maryland
A: So, you’ve been to the fish farm, picked out your fingerlings, brought them home, and now they’re sitting in plastic bags or tubs waiting to dive into your farm pond. Unfortunately, you can’t just pour them in. In order for these little fish to survive and thrive, you’ll want to slowly acclimate them to your pond’s water and its temperature.
Here are some tips to make it easy:
Remember, take it slow: Patience is critical when acclimating your fish to the pond’s new water temperature. Rapid changes in temperature may weaken the immune systems of your fish and make them prone to infection or – worst case – cause the fish to die immediately.
POND TALK: How have you acclimated fish to your farm pond or lake?
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