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2010 Catalog<br />
Tips for Spring Pond Start-up<br />
• Depending on your climate you should open your <strong>pond</strong> as early as possible in the mid-west that’s<br />
usually in March on one of the first nice days you have time.<br />
• Check filter and skimmer for any debris or critters that may have moved in over winter. If either are<br />
frozen you may use <strong>pond</strong> salt to speed the thawing. Remove any debris from the skimmer & filter.<br />
• Clean any debris from bottom and remove dead plants.<br />
• Return filter media to filter and skimmer<br />
• After checking on equipment you should start up the filter system when temperature is around 50°F. If<br />
your pump is normally on the bottom of the <strong>pond</strong> do not place it that low this early in the spring. Your<br />
fish still need the warmer <strong>pond</strong> bottom for comfort so its best not to pump water from this area when<br />
the water is still cold.<br />
• Add first doses of beneficial bacteria and enzymes.<br />
• Carefully inspect fish for damaged fins, scales, dermis, signs of disease, redness, lethargy. Treat any<br />
problems.<br />
• Test water temperature, pH, ammonia and salt level weekly unless the test results abnormal then test<br />
daily during corrective treatments. During the spring months you should do water tests weekly,<br />
watching for ammonia and nitrites while your <strong>pond</strong> is going through its nitrogen cycle.<br />
• Early spring or late winter before <strong>pond</strong> plants begin to grow, raise salt level to .3% for 1-2 weeks then<br />
do 30% water change to lower the level back to .1 to .2% salinity for the season.<br />
• Clean filters well and check that everything is working.<br />
• Treat any sick fish; treat <strong>pond</strong> for parasites if needed.<br />
• Spring is a good time to treat for parasites and worms with Microbe-Lifts Praziquantel.<br />
• Feed small quantities of easily digested food when temperature is stable at 55 or higher.<br />
Adding New Plants<br />
• Buy only from reputable <strong>pond</strong> supplier/nursery. Plants can transport unwanted parasites, fish eggs,<br />
snail eggs and crustations.<br />
• Quarantine or treat and rinse plants before adding to your <strong>pond</strong>. To pre-treat plants select a shady<br />
location, wash new plants well with fresh water. Soap spray or aphid spray can be applied to kill any<br />
soft body insects. After 10-15 minutes rinse the soap residue off before placing the plants into your<br />
<strong>pond</strong>.<br />
• To protect your plants from hungry Koi they should be planted in bog. For lilies in pots on the lower<br />
<strong>pond</strong> shelves we recommend using 2-3” round river rock to detour rutting Koi from digging in the pot.<br />
• Do not put new plants into the <strong>pond</strong> before the <strong>pond</strong> water is warm enough for their variety. Your<br />
supplier should be able to let you know what plants have been hardened off and which ones are green<br />
house grown and temperature sensitive.<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
I would like to thank you for your past and future patronage. We understand<br />
and feel the difficult economic times. We realize it will put many of our<br />
customers, friends and ourselves through trying times. We must put our faith<br />
in front of ourselves and put the rest behind us. It is a time to help our<br />
families, friends, neighbors and those we have yet to meet. Even a small act<br />
of kindness may be a life saving deed to someone truly in need.<br />
We hope you take the time to enjoy your family and your <strong>pond</strong>.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Deb Fry “The Pond Lady”<br />
2 Toll Free 800-695-9867<br />
www.<strong>Select</strong><strong>Stone</strong>Ohio.com<br />
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