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thanks for the response. i also brought my filter inside to overwinter.
it was a couple hundred dollars and i didn't want to run the risk of
have it ice over and crack. the filter has been with the goldfish
inside so it should be ok.

i'll give the pond a few more weeks until it's over 60°F all the time
like you say. it'll be somewhat tricky bring the water temps down
slowly but i'll figure out something. i know it's much harder for them
to go into cooler water than warmer and don't want to loose any of
them... even if they are $0.25 feeder goldfish.


I know what you mean about the losing the GF. Mine were only $0.22 CND
feeders, but I spent a few hundred bucks to keep them safe outside through
the winter. Fortunately they all made it.

15°C isn't an absolute, but as you say the less the temp drop the better.
You must be in Zone 5/A based on your water temps. May 1st is probably a
good day for their move to the cottage.