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Posted by stella hiatt on April 3, 2006
Q: Are newts happy in a pond with a fountain.
I have alot of newts (25last year ) I have just put a pump in to give a stream to aerate the water , it has a fountain function, if I use it will the fountain upset my newts
A: I don't know why a fountain would be any problem, with one exception. You may need to check the intake area to ensure that newly hatched newts don't get sucked up into the fountain. This would be my only concern. Of course, if you put screening at the intake area, you'll have to clean it regularly but that seems a small price to pay for having newts in your pool - lucky you. Best of luck to you and your animals.
John Wiessinger ( April 3, 2006)
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