10
Mar
2010
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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
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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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Hurry, you can still save 50-70% on OASE Products while supplies lasts! We only have limited quantities available. Also, receive Free Ground Shipping on qualifying orders over $99!
23
Dec
2009
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