Do you have a pond? Do you know someone who has a pond or is going to build a beautiful, relaxing pond? Well, here's a great gift idea for the holidays.
There are two ways to send a friend a gift.
I. You can get it from our online store. There are Japanese Deer Scarer - Shishi Odoshi, Floating Lily Lights, Laguna Angel Boy Fountains, Laguna Golf Caddy Fountains and more. Visit our gift store.
II. If you're not to sure what they have already and would like for them to give them a Gift Certificate so they can pick out their own gift...
get your family or friends a Gift Certificate here.
Have a great Holiday.... From PondMarket.com
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
BABY FISH IN WINTER
BABY FISH IN WINTER
We are asked many times: "Will my baby fish survive the winter?"
There is no definite answer, but steps can be taken to give the little critters are better chance:
Cover: They need a place to hide, from predators as well as bigger fish. Put some white PVC pipe on its side or new (or at least very clean and uncontaminated) clay pots on their side. Put a net over the pond.
Air: They need oxygen. Do net let the pond freeze shut for any length of time (DO NOT open the ice by banging on it, the sound waves can injure or kill fish). Use a de-icer or small pump to keep a hole in the ice.
Cold: The pond should be deep enough so that they can go into the lower levels where the water temperature is relatively stable.
Pond Winterization
We are asked many times: "Will my baby fish survive the winter?"
There is no definite answer, but steps can be taken to give the little critters are better chance:
Cover: They need a place to hide, from predators as well as bigger fish. Put some white PVC pipe on its side or new (or at least very clean and uncontaminated) clay pots on their side. Put a net over the pond.
Air: They need oxygen. Do net let the pond freeze shut for any length of time (DO NOT open the ice by banging on it, the sound waves can injure or kill fish). Use a de-icer or small pump to keep a hole in the ice.
Cold: The pond should be deep enough so that they can go into the lower levels where the water temperature is relatively stable.
Pond Winterization
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Winter Fish Loss from Predators
Winter Fish Loss from Predators
We are already getting many emails from pond owners who's precious pets have disappeared! Sometimes there are signs of a visitor: Rocks are moved, plants flattened and the area around the pond is generally a mess. These clues usually point to a racoon. Often, however, there are no signs at all and yet...the fish are gone! In those cases the suspects are usually birds: Hawk, Owl, Heron or other predatory flying guests.
What can be done to prevent these visitors from making a meal or your fish?
The best protection is a pond net: Pond Net - It will replace some of the cover the fish lost when the plants died down and protect them from all but the most vicious predators. It has the added benefit of keeping leafs and debris out making spring start up easier.
If protection is needed during the "ponding" season or at other times when we do not necessarily want to look at a net over our pond, then the "scare crow" may be a better option: Scare Crow
We are already getting many emails from pond owners who's precious pets have disappeared! Sometimes there are signs of a visitor: Rocks are moved, plants flattened and the area around the pond is generally a mess. These clues usually point to a racoon. Often, however, there are no signs at all and yet...the fish are gone! In those cases the suspects are usually birds: Hawk, Owl, Heron or other predatory flying guests.
What can be done to prevent these visitors from making a meal or your fish?
The best protection is a pond net: Pond Net - It will replace some of the cover the fish lost when the plants died down and protect them from all but the most vicious predators. It has the added benefit of keeping leafs and debris out making spring start up easier.
If protection is needed during the "ponding" season or at other times when we do not necessarily want to look at a net over our pond, then the "scare crow" may be a better option: Scare Crow
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Is your Pond ready for Winter?
Is your Pond ready for Winter?
Cold weather is upon many of us! Brrrrr! If your pond is not ready for winter, now is the time! Our e-book "Winterizing the Garden Pond" gives many helpful hints and tips. We give it away at http://www.pondmarket.com Just use any of the e-book links.
In addition to the many tips in the e-book we use MicrobeLift Fall/Winter Prep to help rid the pond of decomposing organic stuff and to help increase oxygen levels. It helps the fish in our ponds survive. It can be found in the "Seasonal Items" department in our online store.
We also leave pumps running in ponds that are home to Koi to insure adequate oxygen levels. Large Koi in particular need a lot of oxygen and are very sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Leaving the pump running assures that the water is circulated properly. We do, however, move it up from the bottom of the pond.
Winterize your Pond today!
Cold weather is upon many of us! Brrrrr! If your pond is not ready for winter, now is the time! Our e-book "Winterizing the Garden Pond" gives many helpful hints and tips. We give it away at http://www.pondmarket.com Just use any of the e-book links.
In addition to the many tips in the e-book we use MicrobeLift Fall/Winter Prep to help rid the pond of decomposing organic stuff and to help increase oxygen levels. It helps the fish in our ponds survive. It can be found in the "Seasonal Items" department in our online store.
We also leave pumps running in ponds that are home to Koi to insure adequate oxygen levels. Large Koi in particular need a lot of oxygen and are very sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Leaving the pump running assures that the water is circulated properly. We do, however, move it up from the bottom of the pond.
Winterize your Pond today!
Friday, November 03, 2006
PUMPS IN OR OUT IN WINTER ?
PUMPS IN OR OUT IN WINTER ?
112 - at last count! That is how many emails I received asking whether the pump should come out of the pond or can be left in for the winter :)
The official answer is: If you live in a cold climate the pump should come out and be cleaned thouroughly and then be stored for the winter in a frost free place. -- Old type "oil filled" pumps should be stored in distilled or very soft water to prevent the seals drying out and cracking.
The not so official answer is: I have been known to leave a pump in the pond IF it is deep enough in the water that the pump will not, under any circumstances, freeze. There are dangers to this: The electrical cord could be damaged by ice and must be checked very carefully before turning the pump back on in the spring. In any case, the pump should be cleaned and inspected in the spring. This is NOT the recommended course of action! Of course, manufacturers will not warranty any damage resulting from freezing of pumps!
So, generally, it is best to remove the pump and store it properly! EVERYTHING needed to winterize your pond can be found right here: Winterizing Your Pond.
112 - at last count! That is how many emails I received asking whether the pump should come out of the pond or can be left in for the winter :)
The official answer is: If you live in a cold climate the pump should come out and be cleaned thouroughly and then be stored for the winter in a frost free place. -- Old type "oil filled" pumps should be stored in distilled or very soft water to prevent the seals drying out and cracking.
The not so official answer is: I have been known to leave a pump in the pond IF it is deep enough in the water that the pump will not, under any circumstances, freeze. There are dangers to this: The electrical cord could be damaged by ice and must be checked very carefully before turning the pump back on in the spring. In any case, the pump should be cleaned and inspected in the spring. This is NOT the recommended course of action! Of course, manufacturers will not warranty any damage resulting from freezing of pumps!
So, generally, it is best to remove the pump and store it properly! EVERYTHING needed to winterize your pond can be found right here: Winterizing Your Pond.
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