Tag Archive | "Pond Supplies"
Blue Heron Decoy
Those annoying predators…..the one we dislike the most when we have fish swimming about. Some of our customers have had their ponds depleted of fish because of the blue heron! They are beautiful birds but please stay away from our ponds. You’d think they’d go for the larger ponds with more fish. Blue Herons are [...]
Continue reading...Predators, Oh No!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Unfortunately, our ponds exist outdoors and raccoons, blue herons and other wildlife are constantly visiting our piece of paradise. After all, they have to eat too! We have several products to help keep your fish, snails and frogs safe from becoming a gourmet meal for the local wildlife! We will be posting these products in [...]
Continue reading...The Importance of Beneficial Bacteria
Friday, March 19, 2010
Adding beneficial bacteria is essential for the water garden and seeding of pond filters. Once established the bacteria lives by eating fish waste and other organic matter in the pond. Bacteria converts ammonia into nitrites which are then converted into nitrates. This process known as the Nitrogen Cycle is an important part of water maintenance. It is essential to the [...]
Continue reading...Barley and What it will do for your pond
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Barley is a natural approach to eliminating string algae, improving water clarity and naturally balancing pond water. Barley is one of the few pond additives that will work at any temperature. Barley is available in three different forms. The Barley bale, once placed in your pond, will slowly decompose and as it does so, it [...]
Continue reading...Spring Chores
Monday, March 15, 2010
We’ve covered water temperatures, so what else should we do early spring prior to adding pond plants? We would like to mention a few things you should check when opening your pond for the season. Check your pond to make sure there are no tears or leaks in your pond liner. Check around the edges of your pond to make certain [...]
Continue reading...SPRING FORWARD
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time to spring forward, or at least turn the clocks forward! Things are beginning to warm up a bit here in the north and we are anxiously waiting for Spring to arrive so we can begin to add new plants to our ponds. Another couple of months and we will be sitting back enjoying our ponds once again. It [...]
Continue reading...Frog Pants Protective Gloves
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Hate that icy cold water in the early spring? Dragonfly Aquatics has the perfect product for you! These gloves have a full arm waterproof sleeve. Great for getting things in and out of the water garden when the water is still chilly. The glove end is made of a flexible PVC shell with a seamless [...]
Continue reading...Muck Vac
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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...Microbe-Lift PL
Saturday, February 27, 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...Switch to Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep
Friday, September 25, 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 [...]
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