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Measuring Water Temperature
Do not feed your fish when the water temperature is below 50 degrees. Why? The colder temperatures slow the metabolism of the fish which could cause the food to spoil in the stomach. The colder the temperature the slower the digestion. To accurately gauge the pond's water temperature though you must take the temperature at different times of the day. The sunlight will cause the water in your pond to increase during the day whereas the temperatures will be lower in the morning and evening hours. Take one reading first thing in the morning, one midday, and one in the early evening. Figure the average temperature and if it is above 50 degrees then it is safe to feed your fish. If it is below 50 degrees do not feed your fish.
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