Names you have trusted in the past for all your pond services...
Richard and Channing
Are now available for your swimming pool repair and servicing
needs.
For 25 years, prior to going into ponds, I was a swimming pool
repair contractor. We are now expanding our scope and including our
vast knowledge of the pool industry. Both of us are looking forward
to working with you in this area.
Reminder to all about feeding of your Koi as the
water cools to below 55, stop feeding. Most do not feed at all
between sometime in October until spring. The same goes for
Bacteria, as it is not effective below the same temperature. If you
do feed, keep it minimal and be sure to use only winter food which
is Wheat Germ based and not the summer high protein food. Check the
label and it will tell on the ingredient section the content.
We now have in the pond as well as the pool industry,
energy efficient pumps. In the pool area the
pumps, when changed, must be two speed and in the pond we have mag
drive pumps. The mag drive pumps come with an unheard of 3 year
warranty. A 3,000 gallon per hour pump now costs $13.13 monthly
running 24/7! How's that for efficiency? The next generation will
have the option to run via solar, but that is not yet perfected on
the higher volume pumps today. In the next five years we expect
that the technology will be available.
Warmest Regards,
Richard
Richard Williams - Eagle Ponds & Landscaping
P.O. Box 7286
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-7286
818.889.0300......805.777.4884......fax.818.889.2967

Bacteria - First Two (2) weeks; Add
bacteria once a day for fourteen (14) days. Dosage in accordance
with product instructions as to gallonage. Thereafter: Dosage in
accordance with product instructions.
Also see our in depth Bacteria instructions below.
Plants
- Fertilize marginal plants one (1) tablet every three (3) months.
Follow the Manufacturer’s instructions. Separate and re-pot once to
twice yearly as required. There are two schools of thought on this
subject; one says supply the fertilizer and one says allow the plants to
use the systems nutrients to feed the plants. Both work!
Green Water
- Most ponds experience a “Green Water” period between the first and
sixth month. This happens as the plants, fish and good bacteria fight
to establish their dominance in the ecosystem. It will usually correct
itself and disappear on its own within a few weeks.
Algae
“On the Rocks” -
This is natural and will always happen.
It may be green, brownish or black.
Don’t panic! This is normal.
String Algae - During changing seasons, string algae may
occur. It can be hand
harvested, or treated with SAB (String Algae Buster). It is usually
good to have some on hand. We also recommend “AlgaeFix”. Call and we
will deliver it. Don’t over-use! Use only to treat the problem not as a
regular maintenance.
Filters -
Clean waterfall filter twice a year, ponds with
heavy fish load may require more.
1.
Shut off pump.
2. Remove all plants from waterfall tank.
3. Vigorously rinse the bio-media bags in the waterfall tank, then
set aside on a clean area. (Do not use city water, as chlorine will kill
the beneficial bacteria.)
4. Do the same with filter pads. Clean as well as possible.
5. Siphon or bail out the dirty water in the waterfall tank. Wipe
down with a moist towel.
6. Replace the previously cleaned waterfall filters and
biological-media bags.
7. Replace the previously removed plants.
8. Turn on pump. You’re
done!
Skimmer
Filter - Service strainer net once a week or as needed. Clean
filter once a month or as needed. Please Note: If the water level in
the pump chamber side of the skimmer box is higher than the front (Pond
Side) of the skimmer chamber. This is an indication that the skimmer
bag and skimmer filters need to be cleaned immediately.
You can use city water on these two items, as
chlorine will not harm them.
Fish Feeding
- Feed the fish everything they can eat in 3-5
minutes two to three times a day. When the water temperature drops below
55º STOP feeding, you will only give them a stomach ache. If you do not
have a pond thermometer get one or call us and we will ship/bring one to
you. Read the information on the food label as their food is seasonal.
In the fall they need different food than in the summer, check the
label.
Happy Pondering,
Richard Williams, CAC
Certified Aquascape Contractor
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Pond Care instructions Click here!
