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Ice Dams: if you choose to run your pump during the winter, and it's powering a waterfall, it's important to monitor for ice dams. These are ice accumulations that can occur at the base of your waterfall during freezing conditions. So, as the pump runs, water has the opportunity to roll over this ice and ultimately out of the pond. Draining your pond. Which, can cause fish loss and ultimately pump failure.
Predators: During the winter months, your pond is somewhat fully exposed. With no plant coverage, it can be susceptible to predators, mainly blue herons. There are a few tactics to employ for their protection. Your standard decoy is always an option. Herons are territorial, so another in the area will generally deter one from entering the area of your pond. These will need to be repositioned every day as herons are smart birds and will figure out they are not real if in the same position for too long.
Freeze Over: To maintain an opening on the surface of the pond, a floating deicer is probably the easiest, most cost effective and safe way to winterize your pond. There primary purpose is to prevent the complete surface of your pond from freezing. Throughout the year, the pond bottom will accumulate debris- leaves, plant matter, fish waste, etc. This debris will break down and decay. During this process the gases released from the decaying debris are toxic to fish if there is no release. A deicer allows for the escape and release of these gases, proper return of oxygen and ultimately ensures the safety of your fish during the winter months.
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All tips on in this article should be scrutinized for their application to your individual needs. Everything you need to start your pond up for the spring.
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There's only one thing worse than green water - and that's tea colored or brown water. Often times, the end fall, beginning of winter brings with it discolored water.
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The use of barley dates back to the treatment of acre farm ponds hundreds of years ago. Today, it's still widely used, and quite popular. Used as a natural water treatment and conditioning aid, the treatment process is actually quite interesting.
Article Posted: 02/08/2017 09:00:01 AM
If you choose to run your pump during the winter, and it's powering a waterfall, it's important to monitor for ice dams. These are ice accumulations that can occur at the base of your waterfall during freezing conditions.
Article Posted: 02/08/2017 09:00:00 AM
The chart in this article is to be used as a guide in diagnosing fish disease. Do not use this information as professional advice. If in doubt, please consult a professional. Please follow all directions on medications exactly as instructed on product.
Article Posted: 12/25/2016 04:48:27 PM
In order to succeed at keeping fish, ensure that you are providing the best water conditions possible. Too often, disease and death among fish is a result of bad water quality. The following are water quality parameters that you must adhere to in order to be successful.
Article Posted: 12/25/2016 04:48:27 PM
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