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2- Pond chemicals and additives :

Other water ponds maintenance equipments  :

1- Tools  :  

 

Pond cleaning tools are useful for removing debris floating in the water, such as leaves and uneaten fish food. Pond cleaning equipment like nets can also pick up fish to be removed for spring cleaning or inspecting a sick fish.

 

Water Feature Maintenance Tools:

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Regular maintenance is the best way to keep your backyard pond clean. Keeping up with doses of beneficial bacteria, checking your pump's impeller for debris, and changing your UV bulb on a regular basis are only part of the upkeep. Removing debris floating in the water, such as leaves and uneaten fish food, is another important element in the health of your pond. Here are some useful tools:

 

3-IN-1 INTERCHANGEABLE POND TOOL

 

This tool is more than just a net. The Pond Guy® 3-in-1 Interchangeable Pond Tool features three interchangeable gadgets to help with every aspect of small pond maintenance. The skimmer net is made with 1/16" fine mesh and is 15" in diameter. It is perfect for removing floating debris. The second part is a 16"x16"x18" deep fish net with 1/4" mesh. If you need to catch a fish for any reason or gather some debris that has sunk to the bottom the fish net is the way to go. The last tool in the set is the 5" long algae brush. It will make cleaning waterfalls and rocks around the pond a breeze. All the tools attach to a sturdy aluminum handle that can reach out as far as 5 feet.

 

 

 

 

COLLAPSIBLE SKIMMER & FISH NETS

 

If you always end up with debris in the hard to reach corners of your pond, then The Pond Guy® Collapsible Skimmer & Fish Nets are for you. The two angled edges on these triangular shaped nets make it more versatile than a typical square shaped net. Both the fish and skimmer nets are 16"x13" with the fish net having a depth of 11" and the skimmer net have a fine 1/16" mesh netting. The handles are extendable from 54" to 89" and the nets themselves are collapsible for easy storage. The skimmer and fish nets also come on their own handle so you will not have to take the time to switch attachments between jobs.

HEAVY DUTY POND NET COMBO

 

For ponds that are a bit bigger, The Pond Guy® Heavy Duty Pond Net Combo has a reach of over 9'. The handle is strong enough to hold your debris even extended to the max. This combo has both a sludge net and fish net. The skimmer net has a 3mm fine mesh and is 8" deep while the fish net's mesh is 7mm and goes to 14" deep. The quick-change design makes switching between nets a piece of cake.

PONDSKIM™

 

Primarily a tool for larger ponds and lakes, The Pond Guy® PondSkim™ will make quick work out of any clean up job in a larger water garden too. Simply pull the PondSkim through the water and clear 5' at a time. The 1/4" mesh netting hangs 18" from the float to catch suspended debris. When you pull it up out of the water it will form a scoop so no debris falls back into the water.

SCISSORS & PLIERS

 

Trim and remove plants with ease. Use Pond Scissors & Pliers to make plant maintenance quick and easy. Simply trim plants, like dead water lily leaves, with the scissors and then grab the pliers to pick up the waste.

Helping your pond with chemicals is an essential step to a happy, healthy, clear pond that you and your fish can enjoy!

1- Algae Control :

 

Alot of products , chemicals used below is samples with link ( click on the photo to follow )

2- Beneficial Bacteria :

Beneficial bacteria supplements are a great way to top up a ponds natural bacteria levels to further reduce harmful substances and maintain clear pond water. In this article, we’ll explain more about pond bacteria in general, as well as recommend the best pond bacteria products currently on the market!

Click here for more information about Beneficial Bacteria

The Pond Digger Beneficial Bacteria :

 

  • Scientifically-formualted dissolvable blend of electrolytes, enzymes and probiotic microbes for optimal water quality

  • Consumes sludge, uneaten fish food, fish waste, and other organic debris

  • Promotes clear, clean and fresh water for great fish health!

  • Best suited for warm-weather conditions

Atlantic Water Gardens Beneficial Bacteria Pond & Water Treatment - All Season Liquid Bacteria 

 

  • Regular applications maintain a healthy, balanced ecosystem

  • Use weekly to keep water clean and clear

  • Naturally removes organic debris, ammonia and nitrates

Eco Labs 971047 10PLG4 Microbe Lift PL Bacteria for Watergardens Gallon

 

  • Creates a healthy environment for you pond promoting faster fish growth

  • Reduces ammonia and nitrogen levels

  • Breaks down algae

  • Specially formulated for fish ponds decorative ponds and lagoons

  • Made in the USA

  • Creates a cleaner environment for your pond, promoting faster fish growth

  • Reduces ammonia nitrogen levels and dissolves away organic sludge

  • Seeds and maintains biological filters while significantly reducing noxious odors caused by dead algae, fish fecal matter, and urine

  • Reduces hydrogen sulfide, which creates strong, offensive odors

  • Treats 5,000 Gallons for 21 Months

Evolution Aqua Pure Pond

 

  • Maintains crystal clear and healthy water in ponds

  • Breaks down ammonia and nitrite and clears up organic waste

  • Helps to reduce the amount of filter cleaning and maintenance

  • Helps to achieve and maintain a healthy pond environment

  • Award winning pond product

Blagdon 250ml Bio-Activator

 

  • Naturally starts essential biological activity for a healthy pond

  • Bio Friendly

  • Essential bacteria establish a natural toxic waste treatment system for a healthy pond

  • Highly Effective

  • Dosage chamber for easy application

NT Labs Pond Aid Mature Live Filter Bacteria 500ml 600g

 

  • Live filter bacteria

  • Plant and wildlife friendly

  • Easy to use

  • Aid's in filter activation

  • Can be used weekly to maintain unfiltered ponds

Wide Range liquid pH

 

Quickly and accurately measures the pH of pond water, reading pH levels from 5.0 to 9.0. Makes 160 tests. Prevents the harmful effects of too alkaline/too acidic pond water resulting from minerals found in tap water, high ammonia levels in the pond, rain runoff or overstocking of pond fish. Includes test solution, glass test tube w/ cap, color chart instructions.

Pondcare PH Down

 

Slowly lower the pH of pond water (making it more acidic) without 
harming delicate pond fish or aquatic plants. Slowly neutralizes 
alkaline substances that cause high pH (pH of pond water is affected by 
mineral leaching, soil runoff & decomposing waste). A high pH limits
the ability of aquatic plants to absorb necessary nutrients. Contains 
no algae-promoting phosphates.

Pondcare PH Up 

 

Slowly raises the pH of pond water (making it more alkaline) without 
harming delicate pond fish or aquatic plants. Slowly neutralizes acid 
substances that cause low pH (pH of pond water is affected by mineral 
leaching, soil runoff & decomposing waste). A low pH can stress pond
fish & suppress the activity of the biological filter. Contains no 
algae-promoting phosphates.

API POND POND SALT

 

  • Natural salt made from evaporated sea water for pond fish wellness

  • Adds essential electrolytes to promote koi & other pond fish health

  • Use for short-term salt baths for effective natural disease treatment!

4- Fish Medications :

 

There is no doubt that you must keep some Fish Medications under you hand ..but to know more about this subject please click here

 

Samples of some Fish Medications:

 

 

Pondcare Melafix Antibacterial remedy for the treatment of koi and goldfish diseases

 

Antibacterial remedy for the treatment of koi and goldfish diseases 
including eye cloud, mouth fungus and fin & tail rot. All-natural 
antibacterial remedy rapidly repairs damaged fins, ulcers and open 
wounds. Use when adding new fish to the pond. Safe for snails and other 
invertebrates. Will not harm aquatic plants, affect the pH or adversely 
affect the biological filter.

Pondcare Pimafix Fungal and Bacterial Treatment For Pond Fish

 

All-natural formula rapidly treats fungal infections on body and fins of pond fish. Also treats internal and external bacterial infections. Pimafix has been formulated to work in combination with Melafix to enhance effectiveness against fish diseases.

Aquascape Praziquantel Treatment (Liquid)

 

Used For the Treatment of External and Internal Parasites, Flukes, Flatworms and Tapeworms

 

Praziquantel is known to be one of the safest most effective pond fish medications available for treating a vast array of external and internal parasites. It will not stress pond fish, damage filtration systems, or negatively affect the balance of your pond. One of the biggest advantages in large ponds is that water changes are not necessary and it only takes one treatment.

Microbe-Lift Lice & Anchor Worm

 

MICROBE-LIFT Lice and Anchor Worm is the most effective treatment for diseases of fish caused by lice and anchor worms. When used as directed, MICROBE- LIFT Lice and Anchor Worm will not harm biological filtration and may be used on scaleless fish. MICROBE-LIFT Lice and Anchor Worm may be used in any water temperatures above 40ºF (4ºC).

MICROBE-LIFT Lice and Anchor Worm should be stored in the original container above 40ºF (4ºC) and under 100ºF (38ºC). Do not store MICROBE-LIFT Lice and Anchor Worm in direct sunlight. Do not allow MICROBE-LIFT Lice and Anchor Worm to freeze.

Microbe-Lift Broad Spectrum Disease Treatment

 

Formulated with Malachite Green & Formalin

 

Use for disease caused by Ichthyophithirius (Ich), Chilodonella, Costia, Oodinium, Trichodina and fungal infections

 

MICROBE-LIFT/BSDT is the preeminent broad spectrum malachite green and formalin treatment. It is formulated differently than any other malachite green and formalin mix.

 

Malachite green and formalin are two drugs that are more effective and less toxic in combination than when used individually. This is the definition of synergism. What makes MICROBE-LIFT/BSDT the preeminent product in this field is the fact that it is formulated with malachite green chloride, instead of the more toxic oxalate salt. As with any malachite green and formalin treatment, do NOT use with other medications.


 

 

MICROBE-LIFT/BSDT is the safest and most effective treatment for the control of diseases caused by Ichthyophithirius (Ich), Costia, Trichodina, Chilodonella, Oodinium and fungal infections.

 

MICROBE-LIFT/BSDT is the ONLY malachite green and formalin treatment that can be used in water temperatures as low as 50°F, thus allowing treatment in early Spring and late Fall.

 

MICROBE-LIFT/BSDT is less toxic to koi and goldfish than any other malachite green and formalin product on the market.

Microbe-Lift Sabbactisun :

 

A unique, natural parasite repellant. Proven to work against bacterial dropsy, fungus and ulcers in fish. Expels pathogens from fish and stimulates its immune system response. Can speed up damaged tissue regeneration.

 

Sabbactisun is made with plant and herbal extracts making it environmentally friendly. Supports immune system, driving off the excess parasites. Product is harmless to all nitrifying filter bacteria and aquatic plants

 

Sabbactisun is made with plant and herbal extracts making it environmentally friendly. Supports immune system, driving off the excess parasites. Product is harmless to all nitrifying filter bacteria and aquatic plants


 

 

 

Benefits:

 

  • 100% natural plant and herbal product

  • Completely safe to use

  • Nontoxic to animals and plants

  • Product can be used during feeding

  • Does not adversely affect either nitrifying filter bacteria or beneficial bacteria additives

  • No significant reduction in the level of dissolved oxygen in the water

  • Fully Biodegradable

  • Sabbactisun and Parazoryne can be used 12 hours apart

 

Microbe-Lift Parazoryne

 

A unique, natural parasite repellant. Proven to work against skin flukes, gill flukes, white spots, Oodinium, Costia, Chilodonella and Trichodina.

 

Made with plant and herbal extracts making it environmentally friendly. Supports immune system, driving off the excess parasites. Product is harmless to all nitrifying filter bacteria and aquatic plants.

 

Benefits:

 

  • 100% natural plant and herbal product

  • Completely safe to use

  • Nontoxic to animals and plants

  • Product can be used during feeding

  • Does not adversely affect either nitrifying filter bacteria or beneficial bacteria additives

  • No significant reduction in the level of dissolved oxygen in the water

Aqua Meds Koi Terminate - For Fungal & Parasitic Control

 

TERMINATE. Specially formulated treatment for salt resistant parasites and fungal disease! Terminate is formulated with Malachite Green (chloride) and Formalin (MG&F). Terminate is very safe for treating costia, chilodonella, ich, oodinium and fungal infections.

 

  • Terminate is safe to use on "scale less" koi.

  • Terminate will not set back your filter.

  • Terminate can be used in water temperatures as low as 50°F, this allows you to treat when temperatures are cooler in the spring and fall.

  • Terminate has a much shorter treatment period than most MG&F treatments on the market.

  • Treat for 3 days and you're done, as compared to 9 days of most MG&F products.

 

 

Aqua Meds Aqua MedZyme Liquid

 

Reduce DEADLY Water Borne Bacteria in your pond.

Here's How:

Aqua MedZyme: Permanently reduces ALL strains of deadly ulcer causing Aeromonas, Pseudomonas in your pond by starving them to deathContains 760,000,000 yes, seven hundred and sixty million HUNGRY "beneficial bacteria" per ml that eat the same food as Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, which starves them to levels

so low they can not harm your fish

Treats pond water as low as 40°F

Formula has been tested extensively in Koi Ponds, Commercial Aquaculture Applications, Private Veterinary laboratories and University Studies

DOES NOT contain chemicals, antibiotics or medications, 100% natural Safe for filters, plants, pets and wildlife

API Pond Mela Fix

 

Heals open wounds & abrasions; promotes regrowth of damaged fin rays & tissue; treats fin & tail rot. Will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the pH or discolor water. Safe for reef aquariums & live plants. For use in fresh or salt water.

 

AntiBacterial Remedy for Koi & Goldfish

Antibacterial remedy for the treatment of koi and goldfish diseases including eye cloud, mouth fungus and fin & tail rot. All-natural antibacterial remedy rapidly repairs damaged fins, ulcers and open wounds. Use when adding new fish to the pond. Safe for snails and other invertebrates. Will not harm aquatic plants, affect the pH or adversely affect the biological filter.

Koi TLC Natural All in One Pond Starter and Water Conditioner

 

Koi TLC is a unique All Natural Water Conditioner that eliminates and/or neutralizes most toxins from tap and pond water. 

And a lot of Fish Medications and  water conditioners and other products related with fish and live creatures  health available in the market and the internet .. please see below :

 

-  pondsuppliesforless.com/collections/fish-medications

 

-  www.pondmarket.com/pond-fish-medication-remedies

 

 www.drsfostersmith.com/pond-supplies/pond-koi-medication/ps/c/5163/5304

 

-  webbsonline.com/Category/Fish-Medications

5-Sludge and Muck Reducers :

 

 

Microbe-Lift Sludge Away

 

Formulated for the removal of organic bottom solids that are slow to degrade, especially helpful in ponds that have a rock or gravel bottom or where vacuuming is impractical. As organic solids accumulate on the pond bottom, they begin to break down releasing toxic gasses. These gaseous by-products can endanger fish, marine life and plants. Microbe-Lift Sludge Away reduces and eliminates potential harmful gaseous compounds and helps clarify your pond water at the same time.

 

  • Organic and microbial based

  • Safe for fish, plants, pets and the environment

  • Provides "rapid and natural sludge and muck removal"

Aquascape Stream and Pond Clean S.A.B.

 

Stream and Pond Clean maintains a strong biological balance, providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions.Stream and Pond Clean contains pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Ideal for breaking down debris in ponds, streams and waterfalls, this combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond. Because ornamental water gardens are enclosed ecosystems, sometimes factors like fish load, uneaten fish food, organics such as leaves, sludge, unwanted debris or after-use of an algaecide or algae treatments may disrupt the pond's balance.

 

Aquascape Stream & Pond Clean S.A.B. Dosage

Mix product in a clean bucket used only for your pond. S.A.B. should be activated in the bucket with warm water(about 80°F) and poured around the perimeter of the pond or stream. When mixed, the product should be added to the pond quickly to provide the best results.Pond water may become temporarily clouded depending on the pH of the pond.

One scoop treats up to 100 gallons of water.

When adding to the pond for the first time, or if water quality is poor, use a double dose weekly for the first 2 weeks. Continue adding 1 scoop per 100 gallons of pond water every 2 weeks throughout the season as a maintenance dosage and to maintain optimum water quality.

Do not add directly to the pond in granular form

Atlantic Typhoon Sludge Remover

 

Easy to throw ½ ounce sludge eliminating tablets rapidly dissolve muck comprised of decomposing vegetation and fish waste. Plant and fish safe, perfect for wading and swimming areas. When regularly applied as directed to the shoreline, tablets can remove up to 5 inches of sludge per year.

Aqua Meds Sludge Remover

Aqua Meds® Sludge & Muck Remover

Especially formulated for rock and gravel bottom ponds!

Professional Strength, Concentrated Beneficial Bacteria

  • Removes toxic fish waste, left over food and deadly gases that build up under the rocks and in the gravel of your koi pond. A big cause of pond water and fish health problems

  • 100% NATURAL Pond Bacteria NO HARSH CHEMICALS

  • Also works very well in ponds without gravel bottoms

  • Removes algae causing phosphorus

  • Reduces pond water odors and yellowing, improves water quality and clarity

  • Safe for pets, filters, plants and wildlife

Aqua Meds Sludge Remover Application Rate

For the 1st application of the season, mix 2 oz. of sludge remover per 1,000 gallons in a bucket with several gallons of pond water.

Disperse mixture into areas of the pond with adequate circulation.

Reapply 1 oz. per 1,000 gallons every two weeks.

Turn off U.V. sterilizer for 48 hours after application.

Maintain sufficient aeration during treatment.

Discontinue use when water temperature drops below 50°F

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WATERGARDEN  MAINTENANCE 

Introduction ..

Pond Maintenance Routines  

Pond Nitrogen Cycle  

Ponds problems :

Water gardens pond algae problems  

 Pond Aeration  PART ONE  ..  PART TWO  

Foamy water pond  

Cloudy water pond  

Smelly Pond Water

Acidity/Alkalinity and pH levels

Equipment and supplies used in water ponds maintenance :

PART 1         PART 2       PART 3       PART 4         Part 5        Part 6       

WATERGARDEN  MAINTENANCE 

Introduction ..

Pond Maintenance Routines  

Pond Nitrogen Cycle  

Ponds problems :

Water gardens pond algae problems  

 Pond Aeration  PART ONE  ..  PART TWO  

Foamy water pond  

Cloudy water pond  

Smelly Pond Water

Acidity/Alkalinity and pH levels

Equipment and supplies used in water ponds maintenance :

PART 1         PART 2       PART 3       PART 4         Part 5        Part 6       

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