The Perfect Season to See Your Pond in All of its Beautiful, Natural Glory!
When the temperature of the water hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit and above, the summer pond season has officially begun! One important thing to note is that during this time, your fish should be fed generously to ensure optimal physical condition in the heat. Here are a few other tips for maintaining a healthy pond in the summer.
Stock with Minnows & Small Fish
A pond full of minnows or other small fish can control the mosquito population and let you enjoy your pond in peace. High quality larvicides and proper aeration can eliminate potentially bigger, buggier problems as well.
Install Aeration System
A simple aeration system is an effective method of providing a steady oxygen supply to your pond year round. Aeration circulates the water, keeps the cooler water on the bottom of the pond and keeps aquatic life healthy and happy. Click for Products.
Keep Your Pond Free of Debris
Algae blooms are most common during the long, hot days of summer. Ensuring grass clippings, leaves, sticks, fish waste, and other accumulated debris are quickly removed from the pond helps keep your water crystal clear and healthy. Click for Products.
Use Beneficial Additives
Whether it's water conditioner, denitrifying bacteria, dechlorinator or algae control, ponds can always benefit from an array of additives to help maintain proper parameters and maintain the conditions that are best for your fish and plants. Click for Products.
Add Aquatic Plants
Ponds can greatly benefit from a variety of aquatic plants. Not only do they look beautiful, but plants provide shade and safe spaces to hide for fish, as well as helping to clean, clarify and improve the overall quality of your water. Click for Products.
During the Summer
Make sure you maintain a steady water level during the summer to ensure blooms on your water lilies and other aquatic plants. In hotter weather, it may be necessary to increase the amount of bacteria you add to your pond to maintain optimal conditions. As well, clean the pump filter on a regular basis to remove large trapped debris.
