Archive for July 2015

Question: I have a ninety gallon pond with small water fall. I have only had the pon since May of 2007, so I am quite green on how to take care of it. Until this weekend I have had minimal problems maintaing the clearity of the water. When feeding the fish yesterday I noticed that…

Question: I have a Pond O Vac 3 and am wondering if it is working properly. I thought there would be a constant flow of water out of the drain hose but it pauses for a time and then spurts out the water. Is this the way it works or is my vac defective? Answer:…

Question: I LOVE your newsletter. Can’t wait to read the newest info and tips. Also love your videos! Question: is it beneficial to run the aerator at the bottom of the pond throughout the winter? We’ve had it going all summer. We keep our waterfall going all winter and use a little heater when the…

Question: The Mosquito problem is very easy to solve. Just throw in some “Mosquito Dunks” and the pesky things will be history shortly. For real quick help use the “Mosquito Quick Kill” and then follow up with the “Mosquito Dunks”. “Mosquito Quick Kill” as well as “Mosquito Dunks” are a perfectly safe way to keep…

Question: Planning for a pond and am considering a bottom drain to make cleaning easy. Will the fish go “down the drain” with the debris? Thanks Answer: Pond Bottom Drains generally have mechanism that prevents the fish from going out with the water. Also, fish are generally opposed to “going with the stream” and will…

Question: If the water in my pond freezes will my little fish die? Someone told me to put a hole in the ice,I also tried using the plastic bottle but that just freezes too? Thank YOU Answer: Lack of oxygen is the # 1 fish killer in the winter. It is best to use a…

Question: I have two heron statues next to my pond. Since herons are territorial do you think having two might actually defeat the purpose of discouraging our great blue heron marauder? I’m leaving the net up for now, but small birds have been getting trapped in it as everyone likes to drink from the pond…

Question: I am starting the Fall prepare kit I have ordered from you and my thermometer reads at 20, I also am feeding the fish with the free food that came with the kit. I also put the net over to catch the leaves. When do I drain 50% and how do I drain the…

Question: My pond has been clear until recently. The pond has loose algae on the sides and the bottom of the pond. When the fish move, you can see the liner is clear. How do I correct the problem. I have aqua uv (25)watt, fishmate 2000 with uv and 2000 little giant pump. I have…

Question: I have a Waterless Pond with a 3500 pump – the waterfall is VERY slow, trickles what would cause this? It is twice the size pump that I need per measurements, I just cannot increase the flow, could a rock be on the hose blocking flow? Answer: When you say Waterless Pond I’m assuming…