Archive for July 2015
Microbe-Lift/Sludge Away
Question: I have a green sludge, left from using Barley pellets to kill algae. I understand that the Microbe-Lift/Sludge Away will digest the residue. Is it safe for my Koi? If not, can you recommend another product that will digest the organic residue? Answer: Microbe-Lift Sludge Away is safe for Koi and Goldfish if used…
Read MoreLeaking Pond
<div class=”question”> <h4>Question:</h4> I think that I have a leak somewhere as I have to add a lot of water every day – more than ever in the past. I know that it is summer and hot but………..the water drops about 5″ over night. My pond is about 1500 gallons. My water bill is astronomical.…
Read MoreWinterization Kits
Question: I HAVE 1000 GAL POND WITH APPROX 50 SQ FT OF SURFACE ONE END IS 3FT DEEP AND TAPERS TO 2FT DEEP IN A FIGURE 8 DESIGN. I HAVE FIVE GOLD FISH AND WANT TO WINTERIZE THE POND. I NOTED YOU HAVE TWO KITS ON YOUR WEBB SITE. WILL EITHER KIT WORK. WE LIVE…
Read MoreRestoring a small Pond with low energy usage
Question: I just moved into a house with a small pond, somewhere between 50-100 gals. It was neglected for about a year. It has water, sand, rocks, algae, decayed plant matter and 4 goldfish in it. I’m looking to turn it into a pond that is as eco-friendly as possible. I don’t want a waterfall…
Read MoreFeeding Goldfish
Question: We have a 2000 gallon rubber lined fish pond with approximately 60 goldfish, water plants, and a water fall. We have been feeding our fish every day but someone told us that we shouldn’t feed the fish but just let them eat the algae. What do you recommend? We live in Northern Michigan. In…
Read MorePump Care
Question: Hi, I know I am not supposed to haul the pump out by its’ power cord, but there is no other way to get it out of the pond. Any ideas on how to remedy this situation before I ruin my pump. Thank you, Carol Answer: Hi Carol, the easiest would be to tie…
Read MoreWater Loss
Question: Hello, I have a question about normal waterloss from the pond. We have a pond that is about 13-1/2 feet X 8 feet and 3 feet deep at the deepest point. It is in full sun most of the day. How much waterloss in inches would be normal from our pond (how many inches…
Read MoreWinterization Kits
Question: I HAVE 1000 GAL POND WITH APPROX 50 SQ FT OF SURFACE ONE END IS 3FT DEEP AND TAPERS TO 2FT DEEP IN A FIGURE 8 DESIGN. I HAVE FIVE GOLD FISH AND WANT TO WINTERIZE THE POND. I NOTED YOU HAVE TWO KITS ON YOUR WEBB SITE. WILL EITHER KIT WORK. WE LIVE…
Read MoreWhere are the flowers
Question: I’ve got water lillies and water hyacinths in my water garden and other than a few flowers a copule of weeks ago I’ve has nothing since. The plants are healthy and ferilizer pills were added for the lillies, but no flowers. Is there a specific test and water additive that I should be performing?…
Read MoreShipping of Pond Plants – Timing
Question: When will plants be available for on-line purchase? Answer: Plants generally start shipping beginning to mid-May, depending on the weather. Plants ship only on Mondays and Tuesdays to make sure they are not left in a facility on hot days over a weekend.
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