Emergency Pond Leak: Move Fish to Pool, Match Temp & O₂

Pond leaking 400 gal/day, fish in 9" water. Moving to 2,600-gal pool for 1 week. Match temperature, ensure O₂, check stocking density.

Critical Checks

1. O₂ test kit — pool water must be oxygenated.
2. Temp match: Pond vs. pool = same.
3. Stocking limit: 0.42 m³ per 30 cm fish (unaerated). Double with filter.
4. Cold water = more fish capacity.

Plants Help

• Move some pond plants — biology, shade, O₂.
• Turtles, bluegill, mosquito fish = bioload. Count them.

Week in Pool

• Feed sparingly.
• Test ammonia/nitrite daily.
• Partial water changes if needed.

Pool = lifeboat. Match temp, aerate, test, don't overfeed. Fix pond fast.