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Articles/FAQ
Routine Pond Maintenance: It's easy to keep your pond looking great if you set
it and stocked it properly. As with any part of your landscape, some
maintenance is needed. Once every three to four weeks during the pond season,
make a 15% to 25% water change. The pond will accumulate a large amount of
dissolved organics and natural acid that reduce water quality and disrupt the
pond's natural balance. Remember Mother Nature's "natural" ponds have a
constant flow of new water and a constant "dirty" water outflow. Performing a
water change will reduce the build-up of these and other pollutants. Always
treat your tap water a water conditioner such as
Chloramine Buster whenever adding water to your pond. All garden ponds
accumulate organic matter from the time they are first filled with water.
Organic matter is naturally produced from dead plants, algae, as well as
uneaten fish food and waste. This organic build-up slowly decays, creating
toxic hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and nitrite. Such decay removes oxygen from
your water and lowers the pH. It also provides an excellent breeding ground
for many fish diseases.Quick Fix is an enzymatic
cleaner containing a concentrated formula of fast-acting strains of beneficial
bacteria that create and maintain sparkling clean water gardens and koi ponds.
Quick Fix immediately begins breaking down fish waste
and dead algae that cause cloudy water, sludge build-up, and debris that clogs
pumps and filters. Quick Fix also digests leaves and
grass clippings that may enter your pond. Through natural nutrient competition
and enzymatic action, Clear Pond Liquid
reduces pond maintenance and keeps pond water clean and clear. Cleaner water
means healthier fish and a more beautiful pond.
Clear Pond Liquid is a100% natural product, safe for all pond fish, plants
and wildlife. We recommend the use of Quick Fix with
Clear Pond Liquid, a two-step approach for incomparable pond cleanliness.
You will need to check your filter routinely to make sure that it is running
at peak efficiency. Make sure that the filter pads are clean so that they can
give maximum water filtration. Secondly, remember to clean or change pads
frequently during the pond season to maintain a clear pond. When cleaning your
filter pads, don't use a garden hose, as this will kill any beneficial
bacterial on the pads. Use a bucket of your pond water to rinse off the pads.
Just don't dump the dirty water back into the pond! A proper maintenance
program will keep your pond is top shape and allow you to have countless hours
of enjoyment and satisfaction. Your plants and fish will reach their maximum
potential and provide you with a showpiece for all to enjoy. Remember that old
saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
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