why do fish in Shallow p*** died during summer
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Removing the dead fish isn't necessary." Low oxygen fish kills usually don't kill every fish in the pond. Restocking the pond can be done. But pond owners should realize that fish kills may happen again if these conditions return.
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Scorching heat and drought are making survival difficult for fish in shallow ponds and lakes all around the state. Several fish are killed
Most problems occur in ponds that are not deep enough for fish to retreat to cooler and more oxygen-rich water," Allman said. "Hot water holds less oxygen than cool water. Shallow ponds get warmer than deeper ponds, and with little rain, area ponds are becoming shallower by the day. Evaporation rates are up to 11 inches per month in these conditions."
Most problems occur in ponds that are not deep enough for fish to retreat to cooler and more oxygen-rich water," Allman said. "Hot water holds less oxygen than cool water. Shallow ponds get warmer than deeper ponds, and with little rain, area ponds are becoming shallower by the day. Evaporation rates are up to 11 inches per month in these conditions."
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