Protect your pond, equipment, and koi from harsh Long Island winters. Expert winterization service that ensures everything survives and thrives come spring.
Winterization should be completed before water temperatures drop below 50°F. Waiting can result in fish stress, equipment damage, and rushed emergency service.
Long Island winters are harsh on ponds. One mistake can lead to disaster and thousands in losses.
Expanding ice can crack equipment, damage liners, and stress fish. Proper winterization prevents thousands in repair costs.
Your pond, equipment, and koi represent a significant investment. Winter preparation ensures everything survives the cold months.
Koi are vulnerable in winter. Proper gas exchange, water quality, and monitoring are crucial for their survival.
Poor winterization leads to spring nightmares: dead fish, damaged equipment, and expensive emergency repairs.
Timing is everything. Here's your guide to scheduling winterization at the optimal time.
Late September - Early October
🌡️ 60-70°F
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Ideal time to reduce feeding and start planning. Best weather for net installation.
Mid October - November
🌡️ 50-60°F
Peak Season
Perfect timing for complete winterization. Fish are slowing down, leaves are falling.
Late November - December
🌡️ Below 50°F
Limited Spots
Emergency winterization still possible but challenging. Ice risk increases.
Choose the right level of protection for your pond. All packages include our winter survival guarantee.
Small ponds up to 1,500 gallons
Medium ponds 1,500-5,000 gallons
Large ponds 5,000+ gallons
If you experience fish loss or equipment damage due to our winterization service, we'll make it right. That's how confident we are in our work. *Some conditions apply - ask for details.
Step-by-step preparation that covers every critical aspect of winter pond protection.
Step 1
Professional netting installation prevents leaves from decomposing in your pond, which can create toxic gases harmful to fish.
Step 2
Proper shutdown of pumps, filters, and UV systems prevents freeze damage. We drain, clean, and protect all vulnerable equipment.
Step 3
Strategic aerator placement maintains crucial gas exchange without creating dangerous water circulation that can cool the pond.
Step 4
Electric de-icers maintain a hole in the ice for gas exchange, allowing toxic gases to escape and oxygen to enter.
“After losing several koi to a harsh winter years ago, I never skip professional winterization. Koi Market’s Premium package gives me complete peace of mind. All 20 of my koi made it through last winter perfectly healthy.”
Lloyd Harbor, NY
November 2024
“The netting system they installed is genius – keeps every single leaf out. Last winter I had zero issues, and come spring, cleanup was a breeze. The mid-winter check was a nice touch too.”
Huntington Bay, NY
October 2024
“I called them late in the season (early December) and they still fit me in. Professional job even in the cold weather. They probably saved my pump from freezing. Will book earlier next year!”
Northport, NY
December 2024
