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In this Issue: Oct 1, 2004
|| Winterizing the Pond
|| Winter Tips for Southern Ponds
|| Beneficial Bacteria in the Fall
|| Sign Up for our Spring Catalog
|| Fun (Pond) Fact
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>>> Winterizing the Pond
It is that time of year again! The leaves are beginning to fall
here and night time temperatures are falling lower and lower!
There are certain steps that should always be taken to
insure the pond and its inhabitants survive the winter in good
shape. Putting the pond to rest for the winter with a little extra
care also makes spring start-up easier.
Below are some general tips on the subject - our free e-book
is also available at http://www.pondmarket.com for you to
download to your computer with detailed and step by step
instructions for closing up the pond.
1) Fish out as much debris (leaves, etc.) as possible.
2) Balance the pH
3) Disconnect, clean and store the filter about 7 - 10 after
feeding of the fish has stopped.
4) Pumps can be disconnected, cleaned and stored in
Goldfish ponds (Koi ponds should have a pump running
winter.
5) Add cool temperature beneficial bacteria to take care
of organic debris
6) Switch to fall fish food (particularly for Koi since they do not
have stomachs and cooler temperatures slow their digestion.
7) Install a low wattage de-icer to keep a hole in the ice at
relatively low cost.
8) Install netting over the pond to keep out predators and leaves.
==> Download our free e-Book "How to winterize the Pond"
for more detailed instructions.
9) All fall and cool weather items are now available in our
"Seasonal" department at http://www.pondmarket.com/store
>>> Winter Tips for Southern Ponds
Even in the warmer areas of the country (climate zones 8 - 11)
ponds change somewhat during the winter.
Temperatures tend to be somewhat cooler and more
importantly, days are shorter.
The shorter days send some plants into dormancy, which
creates extra organic debris in the pond (dead leaves). This
problem can be helped with cool weather bacteria!
In areas where water temperatures cool to below 60 degrees
(Fahrenheit) Koi need to be fed cool temperature food
(Wheat germ based formulations).
Find all fall/winter products here.
>>> Beneficial Bacteria in the Fall
Most beneficial bacteria cease to be of use in temperatures
below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
There are some exceptions. Microbe Lift's Winter Prep is
especially formulated for colder temperatures. The bacteria
even come back to live after being frozen.
Find it here.
>>> Spring Catalog
Every year we briefly offer our newsletter subscribers to
sign up to receive our Spring Catalog free of charge. This
offer is only good for a limited time, so HURRY.
>>> Fun (Pond) Fact
Water temperature can alter a Koi's coloration somewhat:
Very warm water can cause the pigments to contract causing
the colors to look paler. Colder temperatures cause the
pigments to expand. Koi actually have the brightest colors
in the cooler months of year!
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