{"id":5087,"date":"2022-12-15T23:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T23:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepondineer.com\/?p=5087"},"modified":"2024-06-17T12:24:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T12:24:12","slug":"why-are-my-pond-fish-dying-after-rain-how-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepondineer.com\/why-are-my-pond-fish-dying-after-rain-how-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Pond Fish Dying After Rain? (and How to Prevent it)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you have noticed that your pond fish are dying after rain, it is a good idea to take a close look at the reasons behind the phenomenon. You may have more than one species of fish, or the water quality might be at fault. There are a number of things you can do to keep your pond fish happy and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s not uncommon for ponds to experience fish kills. The most common cause of mass die-offs is a lack of oxygen. You can also have a fish that is too old to survive the changes in its surroundings. If you have an aging Cotoneaster bush, your pond fish<\/a> might be affected by the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s also a good idea to check the pH level of the water. The pond’s pH can change throughout the day. Aerators can be used to keep the dissolved oxygen levels at a steady state. If the water is too acidic, a waterfall or a circulating pump can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important thing to remember when trying to figure out why your pond fish<\/a> are dying after rain is to find out what caused the problem in the first place. This is usually a combination of factors, but if you can, try to pinpoint the most common culprit. If you have a pond, you may want to move it to a higher elevation on your property. You could also set up a drainage system or run-off system to help get rid of the extra water. If you can’t do those things, you might need to install fencing to prevent the pond’s inhabitants from being washed out by heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n