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Muck Vac
A Dragonfly Aquatics Best Seller! The Muck Vac does not cause turbulence in the pond because all the muck, dirt and fish waste are vacuumed out of the pond into your yard or garden. If you place the out-take hose in a flower bed, it is great fertilizer for your surrounding flower beds around the [...]
Continue reading...Spring is Right Around the Corner!
7. March 2010
With March arriving, Old Man Winter should be packing his bags and moving on out! Those of us in the northeast, midwest and northwest can only hope that we have seen the worst of the 2009-2010 winter season. Those of you that live in the southern states are already able to get out and work on your [...]
Continue reading...Microbe-Lift PL
27. February 2010
Microbe-Lift PL is specially formulated for decorative fish ponds, lagoons and smaller water features. Adding bacteria to your pond is important. It creates a healthy environment for your pond, promoting faster fish growth. Microbe-Lift PL also reduces ammonia nitrogen levels, dissolves away organic sludge, improves dissolved oxygen levels and helps break down dead algae. Adding Microbe-Lift [...]
Continue reading...Here Comes Winter……
2. December 2009
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving with family and friends, and of course, a delicious meal. I finally put all my plants to bed for the winter and covered the pond. It looks bare, but the fish all seem happy, even with the cooler water. It has been a long fall, so we have been lucky so far. [...]
Continue reading...Fall & Winter Care of Floating Plants
21. October 2009
Floating plants such as Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce are considered tropical and will not survive temperatures below freezing. After the first hard frost, remove them from the pond to prevent them from decaying and adding unwanted debris to the pond. Trying to winter them over indoors is difficult. They need to be kept in [...]
Continue reading...Fall & Winter Care of Tropical Bog Plants
11. October 2009
Many of the tropical bog plants will winter well indoors in a sunny window or under a flouresant grow light. They do not need to be submerged in water. Keep the soil constantly moist by placing the potted plants in a tray of water.
Continue reading...Fall Fish Feeding
6. October 2009
Reduce your fish feeding as the water temperatures drop below 60 degrees. Start feeding your fish a couple of times a week. We recommend switching to a wheat germ based fish food formulated for fall and spring feeding. When water temperatures drop below 60 degrees, the metabolism of your fish slows down. Both Tetra-Pond Spring/Fall [...]
Continue reading...Fighting Algae as the Temperatures Fall
29. September 2009
As water temperatures cool, algaecides such as PondCare Algaefix, Microbe-Lift Algaeway and Green Clean are less effective. Adding Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract or Barley Straw Bundle will help control string algae throughout the fall and winter months. Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract, Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets or Barley Straw bundles are an effective and eco-friendly way [...]
Continue reading...Switch to Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep
25. September 2009
Now is the time to switch to Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep. This will help break down organic material in the pond before winter sets in. Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep will help accelerate the decomposition of leaves, scum, sediment and other organic matter during the fall and throughout the winter months. Also, Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep helps to maintain [...]
Continue reading...Leaves are Beginning to Show Some Color
23. September 2009
Some of you further north of us, are already getting some chilly nights. The leaves on your trees are already showing the colors of fall. Here, in Ohio things are just beginning to change. In the past week, I’ve noticed a few splotches of color. Before the leaves begin to fall, cover your pond with [...]
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9. March 2010
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