Can You Move Pond Fish in Winter

Fish can be moved indoors into a holding tank, aquarium, or another fish-safe container, kept in the garage or basement for the duration of winter. Ideally, the water is kept cold but not freezing (around 45°F), so the fish are less active and do not need food.

Can koi fish be moved in the winter?

You can leave your Koi in the pond during the winter, as long as it is at least four feet deep. … Koi will stop eating once the temperature gets below 50°F. They live off the fat their bodies have put on in the late spring and summer. Their movement will slow down, along with their metabolism.

Can you move fish ponds?

By acclimating the fish to their new pond this way, it will ensure a successful transfer and your fish should adapt well. This whole transfer process will take about 45 minutes – 1 hour. If at any time you see your fish in distress, especially gasping at the surface, immediately release them into the pond.