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Fellow pond lover
Happy Halloween!
In this issue, we'll be covering some pre-winterizing items for colder
temperatures to come, and reflect on some warmer temperatures behind us.
We'll also be re-visting those pesky fire-ants, and showing you some
very cute and funny pictures of our pond frogs.
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Pond Winterizing |
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Every year, as the weather gets colder and we start heading into
winter, many of our customers ask us how to prepare their ponds for
winter.
Pond owners should be aware of several simple things to do in
preparing their ponds for the colder months.
Fish and plants need very different things in the winter, but can
be kept in top condition for the following season if the appropriate
steps are taken.
When the water temperature falls below 50 degrees, or whenever
the fish start to lose interest in food, feeding should be
eliminated.
Click here to read the whole story... »
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Over-wintering pond fish |
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The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water
temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in
their diet.
When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool water,
the excess protein is excreted as ammonia from the gills. The
microscopic organisms that make up the biological filter (and
consume ammonia) also slow down in cooler water.
Improper seasonal feeding can lead to a build-up of toxic
ammonia, which stresses fish and reduces their winter survivability.
When the water temperature drops to approximately 65° F, start
feeding with Spring & Autumn Pond Food.
This type of fish food is better suited for the dietary
requirements of pond fish in cool water and won't pollute the water
with excess ammonia. Some water gardeners continue to feed their
fish until they no longer come to the surface. I stop feeding my
pond fish when the water falls below 50° F.
Read More About it... »
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Funny Frogs and Lizards... |
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Here are some great pictures I shot over a month ago, when things
were a little warmer, and the frogs and tree frogs were all out
enjoying the warm summer weather.
Enjoy!
Click Here For Pictures of Funny Frogs... »
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Forget about FIRE ANTS! |
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When we sent out this Q&A last month, we were later overwhelmed with
all the responses about getting rid of fire ants..
Here are some solutions our readers sent it for getting rid of
these pesky pests:
(Some of these are really funny!)
Read on... »
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Haloween Specials |
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With cooler temperatures fast approaching in many parts of the
country, now is the time to think about winterizing your pond, if
you haven't done so already.
It's time to cut back your plants, lower them the the bottom of
the pond, remove your pump(s), net the pond, and get those fish
ready for a frost!
Many people still have questions about how to prepare for winter,
judging from our 2 hour long 'Pond Q&A' yesterday...
So, to help you get ready for old man winter, we've created two
special Halloween packages (complete with a hefty HALLOWEEN
discount!)
Click HERE For Great Halloween Deals!! |
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