|
In this Issue: Nov 18, 2005
|| Winterization Do's and Don'ts
|| That Yuckie Stringy Stuff in Winter
|| Local St. Louis Customer Info
|| A SUPER Deal
|| Fun Pond Facts
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
|| Winterization Do's and Don'ts
It is already that time of year, where did the summer go?
Now it is time to get the pond ready for winter and to
do a few simple fish to help make sure your fish survive
until spring:
Hopefully you will already have moved your tropical plants
inside, so they do not freeze! Examples (but not a complete
list of plants that must be moved inside in colder climates:
Water Canna, Taro, Umbrella Palm, Papyrus and tropical
Water Lilies....
Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce should be fished out and
discarded. If allowed to die in the pond they will sink and
make a terrible mess to clean up in the spring (they will also
foul the water and take up valuable oxygen while decomposing.
Stop feeding the fish when the water temperature dips below
50 degrees Fahrenheit, they will no longer be able to digest
food.
Koi in particular should be fed a cool weather food once
water temps go below 65 degrees to make sure they can digest
it properly.
Put netting over the pond if there are a lot of trees around,
to prevent them from ending up in your pond! Netting also
helps to protect your fish from predators once the plants die
down and no longer provide cover.
Ensure that your fish have adequate oxygen during the winter
by either letting a pump run or putting a de-icer in the
pond.
T I P: Pumps tend to clog and it is very unpleasant to have to
clean them when the water is cold. Using a de-icer instead
eliminates that chore - crowded ponds may need an air pump in
addition to a de-icer to provide adequate oxygen.
The
PondMarket provides a completely free
ebook that is short and to the point
and takes you through winterization
step by step (taking a few moments
for winterization makes spring start-up
much, much easier). Just go to http://www.pondmarket.com
and click on any of the "free
ebooks" links and download your
copy.
The PondMarket also provides not only all winterization
products but many kits that we have put together which will
make winterization much simpler:
Winterization Kits
|| That Yuckie Stringy Stuff in Winter
Waterfalls and creeks tend to grow stringy organic strands
of green and/or brown that are very unsightly.
This can be prevented by adding "Pond Balance" to the pond
on a regular basis:
Pond Balance
To clean already existing "stuff", use "Green Clean" or
"DSolve" - found on the same page.
|| Local St. Louis Customer Info
To make use of our super new retail facility during the cold
months of November and December we have invited several
St. Louis area crafters and artists to display and sell their
creations. There are some wonderful things for unique and
handmade Christams presents! The selection ranges from
Gift Baskets to jewelry to home decorating items to
photography! Come by and take a look!
Pond Supplies continue to be available even during this
special event, of course!
|| A Super Deal!
Been thinking of building a waterfall? We have made a special
purchase of 2000 gph waterfall pumps! These pumps are
available for the unbelievable price of $ 84.99
(Hurry, though, this is only good while supplies last and
supplies are very limited):
Wetlands Pump
|| Fun (Pond) Fact
Koi do not have stomachs, they digest their food in their
intestine! This is part of the reason why it is important
to switch to cool temperature food when the water temperatures
fall - so undigested food does not get impacted in their
intestine.
Like this informative newsletter? Please pass it on to
family and friends that may also enjoy it!
Next |
PondMarket Button to your Google Toolbar
