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It is important that water gardens be cared for throughout the year. This is especially true during the winter months, regardless of what the climate is like.

Those who live in climates where it stays warmer year-round will do things a bit differently from those who experience larger changes in temperature from season to season.

People who live in places with warm climates – like Southern California, Florida and Arizona – are best off if they will keep the water in their water gardens running throughout the year. If and when the water drops below 50 degrees, most of the fish in water gardens will “hibernate” for the winter.

Those who live in places that experience freezing temperatures in the winter should either leave the waterfall in their water gardens running or use a heater or de-icer to keep the water from freezing over. The health of the fish in water gardens relies on the exchange of gas and oxygen in and out of the pond. It is important that there is at least one decent-sized hole in the ice maintained throughout the winter months.

Although some owners of water gardens insist that people must bring their fish into indoor aquariums in the winter, if the proper precautions are taken, there really is no need to do so.

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