Hello,
I live in Chas. Cty., MD in the headwaters of Zekiah Swamp, near Dr. Sam'l. Mudd's house.
I am a recent retiree who has kept red sliders for a few years in an aquarium. This spring I have moved them to my 200 g(? - I am imagining if 3-4 55gal barrels would fit) outdoor pond and they are doing rather well. The best part is they are in their element with plants and shibunkin goldfish. The depth is 3 feet. The critters are like 6" easily.
My wish is I would like them to be able to winter over in this south pond in planting zone 7A. It has yet to freeze in the slightest.
Is it simply a matter of providing a 6-12" base at the bottom? If so, of what should it consist.
Thank you in advance. Be assured I will be searching previously provided topics!
Chris