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Pond Food Design Active fish in warm water require greater amounts of food than sedentary fish in cooler water. Select a protein-rich fish food for warm weather feeding, as your pond fish will benefit from the added nutrition. As the temperature outdoors grows colder, your goldfish and koi’s metabolisms drop and their ability to digest protein decreases. Once the temperature of your pond water drops below 50°F (10°C), switch both goldfish and koi to a low-protein, high-carbohydrate fish food. Wheat germ is easily digestible even for fish with decreased metabolic rates – making it a safe cold weather diet. Goldfish & Koi Food • Floating Pellets • Never clouds water • Provides maximum color enhancement • Contains stabilized Vitamin C • Premium formula for rapid growth • Highly palatable food MADE IN THE USA MADE IN THE USA 50°F (10°C) 45°F (7°C) Water Temperature Feed fish All Season Food Introduce a Wheat Germ food Fish require no food 22 Floating Food Sticks for All Season Recommended use during summer months • Provides a high quality complete balanced diet rich in protein. • Minimum temperature 50°F (10°C). Floating Food Sticks with Spirulina & Wheat Germ Recommended to use in spring & fall • Combination to bolster the immune system, promote growth, ensure optimal appearance and overall well-being of fish. • Minimum temperature 47°F (8°C). • Contains multi-vitamins and stabilized vitamin C. • High concentrations of premium quality Spirulina (Spirulina Pacifica) from Hawaii. • Will not cloud water. Floating Food Sticks for Color Enhancement Recommended use all season • Provides color-enhancing benefits through natural ingredients such as krill & shrimp. • Minimum temperature 50°F (10°C). • Contains multi-vitamins and stabilized vitamin C. • Highly digestible and palatable. • High concentrations of premium quality Spirulina (Spirulina Pacifica, Natu Rose) from Hawaii. • Will not cloud water. Basic Premium A fish fattens up in the fall, like a bear before going into hibernation. As the water temperature begins to drop, the fishes metabolism slows and they will consume less food. In the Fall • Switch food source to Laguna Wheat Germ when water temperature reaches 50°F (10°C) . • Digestion slows as the water temperature decreases - Hi protein foods can stay in the digestive tract and decay causing harm to the fish. • When water temperature falls below 47°F (8°C), discontinue feeding completely. In the Spring • The fish will be lean and hungry, their metabolic rate will slowly increase with the water temperature. • When a constant water temperature of 47°F (8°C) is achieved, start feeding with Laguna Wheat Germ Food. As the temperature rises above 50 °F - 54 °F (10 -12 °C), All season, or Color Enhancing Sticks are recommended. Floating Feeding Station (PT140) • Helps prevent over feeding and wasted food. • Brings fish to one area of the pond for easier viewing. • Easily anchored to the side or bottom of the pond. Fish Food Treats (PT50, PT55) • Extruded format enables the food to be fed to any size of fish. • Made from the highest quality ingredients. • Ideal for all types of pond fish. • Available in two flavors – Lemon and Orange. • Perfect for hand feeding pond fish. www.lagunaponds.com
Water Treatments and Maintenance The Nitrogen Cycle explained The Nitrogen Cycle refers to the conversion of toxic compounds - ammonia, nitrite and nitrate that are produced in all aquatic environments. Although this looks a little intimidating, understanding the process will give better insight into how your water garden functions biologically. When looking at the Nitrogen Cycle, we can break it down into four phases. FISH EAT plants eat FISH WASTE Pond Spikes and Plant Grow to maximize nitrogen cycle Nitrates AMMONIA Bio Sludge Control to help beneficial bacteria convert nitrites NITRITES Bio Booster to help beneficial bacteria remove ammonia 23 PHASE ONE: The cycle begins when fish eat and then excrete ammonia. Decaying plant material also adds to higher ammonia levels in the pond. Ammonia is toxic to fish and must therefore be removed from the pond. The higher the pH of the water, the more toxic Ammonia will be. If you have a high pH above 7.5 and are having trouble with fish, test for ammonia. PHASE TWO: A species of nitrifying bacteria called nitrosomonas converts ammonia into nitrite. Nitrite is also toxic to fish and needs to be removed or changed. This takes approximately ten days, if the pond is not supplemented with Laguna Bio Booster. The bacterium that breaks down Nitrite is much slower to reproduce naturally than the bacteria that controls Ammonia. This is why is it important to supplement with Bio Booster especially in the Spring or when adding fish. If you have a low pH, 7 or below and are having trouble with fish, test for nitrite. PHASE THREE: A second group of nitrifying bacteria called nitrobacter converts nitrite into nitrate. Nitrate is non-toxic to fish in small quantities and is used by plants as fertilizer. This conversion period takes up to twenty-one days, after which the nitrite should be almost gone. We recommend using Laguna Bio Booster to speed up the process. PHASE FOUR: Algae and aquatic plants use nitrate to produce chlorophyll, which in turn is consumed by fish. The cycle then repeats itself. It is important to understand that water chemistry, temperature, pollutants and other factors can affect the performance of nitrifying beneficial bacteria. Maintaining stable pH and water quality is important for all pond inhabitants, specifically large population’s of beneficial bacteria. www.lagunaponds.com
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Page 3 and 4: Planning for your Pond Introduction
Page 5 and 6: Installing your Pond Liners 45 mil
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Page 9 and 10: U.S. PATENT NOS. D357, 307, 5,052,7
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