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Pond
Treatments
 Pond
Treatments help ensure a balanced pond, free of unwanted
chemicals. It's easy for a pond to get out of balance.
Causes
include:·
• Initial pond start-up
• The addition of pond plants or fish
• Unusually warm or cool weather
• Leaves or other debris entering the pond
Pond
water should be mildly alkaline with pH in the 7.5 or
8.0 range. Test pH every two weeks and add the proper
pond treatment to correct any imbalance.
The
toxic waste level, resulting from excretions by fish
and other wildlife, can build up in the form of ammonia
and nitrite. Test for toxic waste every two weeks. To
help reduce toxic waste, add some fresh water to dilute
the toxic waste level. Then add the proper pond treatments
to reduce fish stress and kick-start the natural biological
toxic waste breakdown cycles.
 Fish,
aquatic wildlife and some plants require oxygen to live.
Good water movement is essential for an adequate level
of oxygen in the water. This can be achieved by running
a fountain in the pond. In addition, a category of aquatic
plants called oxygenators can be added.
Prevent
excess organic waste build-up by adding a sludge reduction
pond treatment. An appropriate sized filter should be
used in the pond to trap suspended particles so they
can be easily removed from the pond.
A
stress free environment is essential to fish health,
as stress is a leading cause of fish disease. Maintaining
high water quality is the key to maintaining low stress.
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