9 Jul 2010
Laguna Max-Flo Pump
We are now carrying Laguna Pond products! Check out their Max-Flo & Power Jet Pumps, Pond Nets and Pressure-Flo Filters.
Laguna offers a wide range of quality products for creating and maintaining beautiful water gardens. Every Laguna product is thoroughly tested and evaluated at their in-house testing facility before it is released in the marketplace.
The Laguna pumps and filters come with a 3 year manufacturers warranty.
4 Jun 2010
Ultraviolet Sterilizers are a safe and effective method of eliminating bacteria, viruses, and algae without leaving behind harmful by-products in your water. This cleansing light eliminates any free-floating bacteria, fungi, mold spores, viruses and protozoan (parasites) by preventing replication.
Only water that passes through the UV unit will be treated. Located inside the UV unit there is a quartz sleeve that is protecting the UV lamp from shorting out. The water passes over the quartz sleeve and the UV light kills the algae, bacteria and viruses. Sterilizers will not kill a parasite or illness on the fish, but parasites go through a free floating stage, at which point they are eliminated.
When choosing a UV, you need to look at the size of your pond and flow rate (gph) of your pump. Make sure to follow manufacturer guidelines for what UV power you will need, each manufacturer recommends a different wattage for different pond sizes and flow rates. We recommend you replace your UV bulb at least once a year.
Ultraviolet disinfection is never used as the sole method of water treatment. At the very least, it should be accompanied by sediment pre-filtration to ensure that bacteria and viruses are not shielded from the UV light by particulates in the water, and regular pond maintenance as well. Two other main factors in algae growth are excess nutrients and too much light. Avoid overstocking your fish and only feed them as much as they can eat in 3 – 5 minutes, this will cut down on the excess nutrients in the pond. Algae are small plants that thrive on sunlight and warm weather, if your pond receives too much light consider adding plants for shade. Create a clear and clean environment for your fish by combining filtration, UV, and general pond maintenance.
4 May 2010
We are now carrying some new pumps from Sequence! Sequence pumps are the leader in high efficiency and performance. Sequence is the name you can trust to provide the lowest cost of ownership. Their longevity is legendary. If overall value is the benchmark, Sequence products are the standard. Sequence pumps are made in the USA and come with a warranty.
Introducing the NEW Sequence® 4000
The new expansive design will meet today’s increased market demand for performance on all levels. Every Sequence® 4000 model is supplied complete with 2” FNPT and buttress thread ports and unions for ease of use. Click Here For More Details
Sequence 4000 Series
And The NEW Sequence Titan Series
As large water features and high turnover requirements continue to gain popularity, the cost of energy does not! The highest efficiency pumps available for water garden applications – where you need them most, in high flow! The Sequence Titan series is sure to cover most large scale water feature requirements. Click Here For More Details
Sequence Titan Series
19 Apr 2010
Here’s a new item we are excited to now have available! The Oase PondoVac 4!
New Oase PondoVac 4
The powerful vacuum with three functions. The new and even more powerful Pondovac 4 replaces the Pondovac 3, and even exceeds its predecessor in terms of power by as much as 20 %!
It offers sufficient power and the required accessories, in order to free garden ponds, and pools and swim ponds as well, of all debris. If you also include its function as wet vacuum in the household, the Pondovac 4 proves to be an extremely versatile multi-functional vacuum. And it also shows itself in an elegant new design.
31 Mar 2010
Spring is an important time to clean your pond and get it ready for the summer months ahead, creating a clean healthy environment for your fish and plants. Here are a few important things to remember and get you started.
1. Clean Out Your Pond! – Use skimm
ing nets and pond vacuums to help you remove the larger debris. You can also add a water treatment like Microbe-Lift Spring and Summer Cleaner, it can help with the breakdown of smaller leaves, twigs and other accumulated dead organic waste.
2. Check Over Equipment – Inspect all your equipment for signs of damage and replace anything if needed, we recommend replacing your UV bulb annually. This is also a good time to clean your filter, filter pads/brushes and UV unit.
3. Water Testing – Spring is also an important time to test your water’s pH, phosphate, and ammonia levels. Ammonia is colorless and odorless but highly toxic to fish, too much phosphate promotes algae growth which is difficult to control in the spring.
4. Check Fish Health – If your fish have remained in the pond over winter, check them for disease or parasites. You may have stopped feeding your Koi during the winter, but when the temperature hits 42º you can start feeding them a wheat germ based food, and a high protein food is safe at temperatures above 65º.
Preparing your pond now will help avoid a disaster later on. KoiScapes has all the products you will need to get your pond ready for spring. Come visit our New & Improved site at www.Koiscapes.com.
10 Mar 2010
It’s almost spring and soon you will be enjoying your beautiful pond again, but first you may need to do some spring cleaning.
Laguna Pro Pond Nets
We now have Laguna Pro Pond Nets available at a great affordable price! These nets are great for removing larger debris from your pond.
The Laguna Pro Pond Nets are heavy-duty, durable nets that are very convenient for work in or around your pond.
The netting is safe and fish friendly with a tear resistant net guard. They also have a great non-slip handle with a hanging string for storage. Both nets are 15.5″ x 18.5″ and feature a stainless steal shaft that extends from 29.5″ to 55″.
2 Feb 2010
It’s been a cold winter this year, even us Florida residents have felt the freezing temperatures! You should have prepped your pond in the fall, but there are a few necessary things to remember throughout the winter.
Winter Fish Feeding
Your fish will become more sluggish and dormant as the temperature in your pond drops, they require 
less protein and eventually begin to live off the fat they built up during the warm season. Excess protein consumed is generally excreted as ammonia, an inactive pond can not help break down ammonia and if too much builds-up it will harm your fish. To prevent this from happening, start feeding your fish less everyday and eventually stop at below 42º F.
In water temperatures below 65º F but above 42º F feed wheat germ based foods to your koi and goldfish, wheat germ is highly digestible and keeps ammonia excretion to a minimum. We carry wheat germ brands such as Hikari, Microbe-Lift Legacy, and Hai Feng.
Don’t Let your Pond Freeze Over!
We recommend not running waterfalls during below freezing temperatures; it can cause ice jams and leaking. You can shut down your pump from around mid December to late February in hardiness zones 5 and 6, for colder areas shut down from November through March if needed.
If you are keeping fish in your pond over winter, it is essential to have a de-icer. A de-icer will keep a hole in your pond to prevent it from completely freezing over, this provides a way for toxic wastes to escape and oxygen to enter. Use of an air pump throughout the winter will also help oxygenate the water.
If you have fish and your pond does completely freeze over, never break the ice because the shock can kill your fish. Taking hot water and gradually thawing a spot open in the pond is a better way to open it up, but making sure your pond doesn’t freeze over completely is imperative.
These are just a few things to remember during the winter months. And don’t worry, before you know it the ice will be melting and your pond will be coming back to life!
6 Jan 2010
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23 Dec 2009
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