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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Ponds and Pond Fish- CLICK HERE!

Now is a good time to go through your spring pond cleaning checklist to plan what you will need to purchase.

Remember these important steps:

Check your pond for any areas that may require repairs.

Remove any accumulated debris from the pond.

Remove and dry the de-icer (if applicable), then store properly for next season.

Inspect and replace hoses and fittings that are leaking.
Start up the pond pump and pond filter in shallow water to ensure they are working properly.

Replace up to 25% of the pond water with tap water. Remember to add a pond water conditioner to remove chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals found in most tap water.

Examine fish for activity, ensure they are not struggling and are visibly healthy. Begin feeding according to seasonal fish feeding cycle (see to the right).

Follow a Seasonal Feeding Cycle ( see the Seasonal Pond Fish Feeding Schedule pictured above)so you can easily determine the best foods to feed throughout the year as indicated by the water temperature. When you use a pond thermometer, you'll eliminate all the guesswork in fish nutrition.

If the water temperature is above 5 degrees, use Tetra Pond Sticks, Tetra Koi Vibrance, Tetra Variety Blend or Koi Excellence complete. If the water temperature is between 39 and 50 degrees, use Spring and Fall Diet or Koi Excellence Wheatgerm.

Labels: Pond Basics, Pond Fish Food, Pond Pump