Winterization Do's and Don'ts
It is already that time of year, where did the summer go? Now it is time to get the pond ready for winter and to do a few simple fish to help make sure your fish survive until spring:
Hopefully you will already have moved your tropical plants inside, so they do not freeze! Examples (but not a complete list of plants that must be moved inside in colder climates: Water Canna, Taro, Umbrella Palm, Papyrus and tropical Water Lilies.... Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce should be fished out and discarded. If allowed to die in the pond they will sink and make a terrible mess to clean up in the spring (they will also foul the water and take up valuable oxygen while decomposing.
Stop feeding the fish when the water temperature dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, they will no longer be able to digest food. Koi in particular should be fed a cool weather food once water temps go below 65 degrees to make sure they can digest it properly.
Put netting over the pond if there are a lot of trees around, to prevent them from ending up in your pond! Netting also helps to protect your fish from predators once the plants die down and no longer provide cover.
Ensure that your fish have adequate oxygen during the winter by either letting a pump run or putting a de-icer in the pond. T I P: Pumps tend to clog and it is very unpleasant to have to clean them when the water is cold. Using a de-icer instead eliminates that chore - crowded ponds may need an air pump in addition to a de-icer to provide adequate oxygen.
The PondMarket provides a completely free ebook that is short and to the point and takes you through winterization step by step (taking a few moments for winterization makes spring start-up much, much easier). Just go to http://www.pondmarket.com and click on any of the "free ebooks" links and download your copy.
The PondMarket also provides not only all winterization products but many kits that we have put together which will make winterization much simpler: Winterization Kits
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Fun (Pond) Fact
Fun (Pond) Fact (TM)
One of the major areas of cooling for fish are the gills. Pond Fish will breathe more slowly during the winter to help preserve body heat!
One of the major areas of cooling for fish are the gills. Pond Fish will breathe more slowly during the winter to help preserve body heat!
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Fall Tips for Winterizing the Pond
Fall Tips for Winterizing the Pond
Time to make some preparation for winterizing the Pond, even if most of the country is not yet quite ready for complete winterization.
September is a good month to do a few preparatory things that will help make winterizaton easier later and will aid in cleaning the pond to give fish a better chance at winter survival and even make spring start-up easier.
The things to do now include:
* put netting over the pond to prevent leaves from falling in
* add special Autumn formulation (works in colder water) of beneficial bacteria to break down pieces of leaves and twigs that do manage to get in the pond. This will also help to eliminate organic waster in the water from this summers plants.
* Switch to cool weather fish food to ensure food gets properly digested and does not foul the water or hurt your fish.
* Add a pond thermometer to monitor water temperature.
Many more tips and detailed instructions for winterization can be found in our free e-book "Garden Pond Winterization"
Just go to PondMarket.com and click on any of the "Free eBooks" links to this ebooks and many others.
Time to make some preparation for winterizing the Pond, even if most of the country is not yet quite ready for complete winterization.
September is a good month to do a few preparatory things that will help make winterizaton easier later and will aid in cleaning the pond to give fish a better chance at winter survival and even make spring start-up easier.
The things to do now include:
* put netting over the pond to prevent leaves from falling in
* add special Autumn formulation (works in colder water) of beneficial bacteria to break down pieces of leaves and twigs that do manage to get in the pond. This will also help to eliminate organic waster in the water from this summers plants.
* Switch to cool weather fish food to ensure food gets properly digested and does not foul the water or hurt your fish.
* Add a pond thermometer to monitor water temperature.
Many more tips and detailed instructions for winterization can be found in our free e-book "Garden Pond Winterization"
Just go to PondMarket.com and click on any of the "Free eBooks" links to this ebooks and many others.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Pond De-Icer or Pond Air Pump? Which should be used?
Pond De-Icer or Pond Air Pump? Which should be used?
Winter Survival for the fish in the pond depends in large part on the availability of oxygen.
A Pond De-Icer will keep a hole open in the ice which may form on top of the pond and let harmful gases like carbon monoxide escape and oxygen enter. A De-Icer (or two for large ponds) is usually enough keep Goldfish alive and well.
Pond Air Pumps infuse large amounts of additional oxygen and should be used in ponds with larger Koi and Golden Orfe, because the need for oxygen is much greater for these pets.
In some very cold areas where long periods of ice and snow are expected both should be used if large Koi or Golden Orfe are present in the pond: Pond Winterization
Winter Survival for the fish in the pond depends in large part on the availability of oxygen.
A Pond De-Icer will keep a hole open in the ice which may form on top of the pond and let harmful gases like carbon monoxide escape and oxygen enter. A De-Icer (or two for large ponds) is usually enough keep Goldfish alive and well.
Pond Air Pumps infuse large amounts of additional oxygen and should be used in ponds with larger Koi and Golden Orfe, because the need for oxygen is much greater for these pets.
In some very cold areas where long periods of ice and snow are expected both should be used if large Koi or Golden Orfe are present in the pond: Pond Winterization
Thursday, October 12, 2006
When the Leaves fall....
When the Leaves fall, it is time to cover the Pond with netting! Leaves that blow into the pond will sink to the bottom and create all kinds of problems:
~ they will decompose using up valuable oxygen in the process
~ they will increase the amount of "muck" in the pond bottom
~ spring start-up will be harder because the bottom will have to be cleaned out!
Prevent all these problems
easily by covering the pond with pond netting. Adding cool weather bacteria will help eliminate any small particles that fall through and will also clean up anything already decomposing from summer time plants.The PondMarket carries a wide variety of winterization items, both individually and in kit form: Click Here for Pond Winterization
Friday, July 14, 2006
In this issue:
Get rid of Frogs?
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
While they last: Fountain Pump Kits on Sale!
Fun (Pond) Fact
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tired of measuring stinky, sticky
Beneficial Bacteria to pour into the Pond?
Try our "Fizzy Kicks"!
Dry, easy to use blocks to just drop into the Pond!
The stuff is great, it is flying off our shelves!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Get rid of Frogs?
This time of year we have lots and lots of inquiries about methods
to get rid of frogs....the noise they make at night can be a bit
disconcerting!
BUT...Frogs are incredibly beneficial: They consume an inordinate
amount of insects!
Frogs and Toads are suffering from massive shrinking of their habitats
and if you are lucky enough to be able to provide some then THIS IS
A VERY GOOD THING!
Remember: Out of 10,000 frog or toad eggs, only one makes it to
adulthood (on average) to the point of reproducing.
It is preferable to leave the frogs alone, but there are some things
that can be done to reduce their numbers:
1) Get rid of food sources. Frog eat insects and insects are
attracted by light. Turn of all outdoor lights and use dark curtains
in front of windows that let light shine outside.
2) get a cat
3) remove all possible hiding places close to the ground (wood piles,
low growing plants, empty flower pots, etc.
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
Warm summer temperatures can turn your pond colors you do not want to
see! We would like to see our fish, not water that matches the color
of our lawn!
The PondMarket has put Vorton UVs (Ultra Violet Clarifiers) on sale
to help with that!
Want Clear Water? Install a Vorton
(make sure to size it correctly) and see your fish at all times
On Sale Right Now for a limited time!
Fountain Kits by Laguna Blow-Out
Fountain Pumps in clog-resistant housings...3 year Warranty on motor,
two or three different Fountain Heads included...very energy efficient
magnetic drive....WHILE THEY LAST
INVENTORY CLEARANCE:
Click Here: Fountain Kits
Remember the BLOG!
Missed the last newsletter? It is always posted in the Blog once the new
newsletter goes out, so you can always catch up here!
Fun (Pond) Fact
In keeping with the Frog Theme: Breeding seasons for most native frogs
runs from about March through May, some breed in June.
Since it is already June, the noise should start to diminish soon!
Get rid of Frogs?
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
While they last: Fountain Pump Kits on Sale!
Fun (Pond) Fact
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tired of measuring stinky, sticky
Beneficial Bacteria to pour into the Pond?
Try our "Fizzy Kicks"!
Dry, easy to use blocks to just drop into the Pond!
The stuff is great, it is flying off our shelves!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Get rid of Frogs?
This time of year we have lots and lots of inquiries about methods
to get rid of frogs....the noise they make at night can be a bit
disconcerting!
BUT...Frogs are incredibly beneficial: They consume an inordinate
amount of insects!
Frogs and Toads are suffering from massive shrinking of their habitats
and if you are lucky enough to be able to provide some then THIS IS
A VERY GOOD THING!
Remember: Out of 10,000 frog or toad eggs, only one makes it to
adulthood (on average) to the point of reproducing.
It is preferable to leave the frogs alone, but there are some things
that can be done to reduce their numbers:
1) Get rid of food sources. Frog eat insects and insects are
attracted by light. Turn of all outdoor lights and use dark curtains
in front of windows that let light shine outside.
2) get a cat
3) remove all possible hiding places close to the ground (wood piles,
low growing plants, empty flower pots, etc.
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
Warm summer temperatures can turn your pond colors you do not want to
see! We would like to see our fish, not water that matches the color
of our lawn!
The PondMarket has put Vorton UVs (Ultra Violet Clarifiers) on sale
to help with that!
Want Clear Water? Install a Vorton
(make sure to size it correctly) and see your fish at all times
On Sale Right Now for a limited time!
Fountain Kits by Laguna Blow-Out
Fountain Pumps in clog-resistant housings...3 year Warranty on motor,
two or three different Fountain Heads included...very energy efficient
magnetic drive....WHILE THEY LAST
INVENTORY CLEARANCE:
Click Here: Fountain Kits
Remember the BLOG!
Missed the last newsletter? It is always posted in the Blog once the new
newsletter goes out, so you can always catch up here!
Fun (Pond) Fact
In keeping with the Frog Theme: Breeding seasons for most native frogs
runs from about March through May, some breed in June.
Since it is already June, the noise should start to diminish soon!
Friday, June 09, 2006
In This Issue:
Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Dance by the Pond
Pond Fish Food explained
Fun (Pond) Fact(TM)
**AOL members: to assure you receive this newsletter we cannot
make all the links live. Please copy and paste the ones that
are not live into our browser**
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tetra Pond's Terrific Offer
brought to you ONLY by The PondMarket
:: Buy the backflushable Pressure Filter with UV
and the clog resistant, energy efficient OFX Pump
and Tetra Pond will GIVE YOU 50 ft. of tubing and
the clamps to put it all together:
http://snipurl.com/TetraFilterKit
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
>>> Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
We put a pre-print version (not quite done editing) of this
years Paper Pond Supplies Catalog in our download pages for
your convenience to download. The catalog can be printed on
your own printer and is compatible with the MAC. It is in
.pdf format.
Find it here:
Tetra Pond Filtration Offer
(free .pdf readers are available on the internet)
>>> Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Cal Torpedo Pressurized Filters and Atlantic Waterfall Filters.
Whether upgrading an existing Pond or building a new one, here
are a couple of terrific deals:
Pond Filtration Sale
>>> Dance by the Pond
Spring always puts us in a good mood...so we could not
help ourselves! Check it out:
http://snipurl.com/PondDance
Great to pass on to family and friends for a cheerful
start to the weekend!
>>> Pond Fish Food explained
We get lots of requests to recommend a good Pond Fish Food.
There are several points to consider when choosing a food:
1) What type of Pond Fish are in the Pond? Goldfish? Koi?
Orfe? A mixture of all of these?
2) What is important to you? Fast growth? Spectacular color?
3) The Health of the Pond Fish should always be a top concern
4) The impact of the food (and of the fish waste it produces) on
the pond
There are many good Pond Fish Foods on the market, but care
should be taken to feed a quality food without too many fillers.
Fillers produce a larger amount of fish waste (because they cannot
be digested) which in turn makes compost in the pond and feeds
algae growth.
The money saved by choosing cheaper fish food is then just as
easily spent by having to buy more algae control products.
Digestability is a very important factor. All the larger, brand name
Pond Fish Food manufacturers spend large sums on money to make sure
their food contains a balanced nutrition for the pets while taking
the health of the pond into consideration.
Foods are available to enhance growth, color as well as the
immune system of the fish, and The PondMarket carries a large
selection to make sure all Pond Pets can be fed a healthy diet
at reasonable prices:
Pond Fish Food Selection
>>> Fun (Pond) Fact
Fish spawning are quite violent with the males pushing the females
against rocks and other objects to release the eggs. Injuries to the
females are quite common. Koi spawning in particular can make the
Pond look like a Vulcano has been unleashed in it.But never fear,
as soon as spawning is over the fish get along again with each other
just fine!
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it on to family and friends who
may also be interested in Pond Stuff.
Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Dance by the Pond
Pond Fish Food explained
Fun (Pond) Fact(TM)
**AOL members: to assure you receive this newsletter we cannot
make all the links live. Please copy and paste the ones that
are not live into our browser**
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tetra Pond's Terrific Offer
brought to you ONLY by The PondMarket
:: Buy the backflushable Pressure Filter with UV
and the clog resistant, energy efficient OFX Pump
and Tetra Pond will GIVE YOU 50 ft. of tubing and
the clamps to put it all together:
http://snipurl.com/TetraFilterKit
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
>>> Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
We put a pre-print version (not quite done editing) of this
years Paper Pond Supplies Catalog in our download pages for
your convenience to download. The catalog can be printed on
your own printer and is compatible with the MAC. It is in
.pdf format.
Find it here:
Tetra Pond Filtration Offer
(free .pdf readers are available on the internet)
>>> Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Cal Torpedo Pressurized Filters and Atlantic Waterfall Filters.
Whether upgrading an existing Pond or building a new one, here
are a couple of terrific deals:
Pond Filtration Sale
>>> Dance by the Pond
Spring always puts us in a good mood...so we could not
help ourselves! Check it out:
http://snipurl.com/PondDance
Great to pass on to family and friends for a cheerful
start to the weekend!
>>> Pond Fish Food explained
We get lots of requests to recommend a good Pond Fish Food.
There are several points to consider when choosing a food:
1) What type of Pond Fish are in the Pond? Goldfish? Koi?
Orfe? A mixture of all of these?
2) What is important to you? Fast growth? Spectacular color?
3) The Health of the Pond Fish should always be a top concern
4) The impact of the food (and of the fish waste it produces) on
the pond
There are many good Pond Fish Foods on the market, but care
should be taken to feed a quality food without too many fillers.
Fillers produce a larger amount of fish waste (because they cannot
be digested) which in turn makes compost in the pond and feeds
algae growth.
The money saved by choosing cheaper fish food is then just as
easily spent by having to buy more algae control products.
Digestability is a very important factor. All the larger, brand name
Pond Fish Food manufacturers spend large sums on money to make sure
their food contains a balanced nutrition for the pets while taking
the health of the pond into consideration.
Foods are available to enhance growth, color as well as the
immune system of the fish, and The PondMarket carries a large
selection to make sure all Pond Pets can be fed a healthy diet
at reasonable prices:
Pond Fish Food Selection
>>> Fun (Pond) Fact
Fish spawning are quite violent with the males pushing the females
against rocks and other objects to release the eggs. Injuries to the
females are quite common. Koi spawning in particular can make the
Pond look like a Vulcano has been unleashed in it.But never fear,
as soon as spawning is over the fish get along again with each other
just fine!
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it on to family and friends who
may also be interested in Pond Stuff.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Advance Catalog and Koi care in Garden Ponds
In This Issue:
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Check out the new Microbe-Lift "Legacy" Food!
A new way to feed your Fish
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
An Advance copy of our Paper Catalog......
is ready to download! Print it on your own printer and see what is new for this year! (it may have some minor flaws in it, yet, because it is not quite ready for print, it is at the bottom of the free ebook page) Advance Catalog Copy
How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
All of us are waiting for the signs of spring and the pond is no exception!
There are some pre-cautions to take with your pond pets, though:
1) Clean and start your filter before resuming feeding of the fish!
2) Add beneficial bacteria to the filter and the pond to jump start the "waste disposal machine" (Microbe-Lift has a new GEL that clingsto the filter pads and makes inoculating the filter with bacteriamuch easier).
3) Start feeding VERY SLOWLY! Koi and Goldfish do not have stomachs, alltheir digestion is done in the intestine. Since they are cold water fish(they do not have warm blood like humans) their digestive tract is rathersluggish and needs food that is very easily digested and adds vitamins andimmune system stimulants to help them recover from the stress of winter andprepare them for the upcoming spawning season!
4) Feeding time is a good time to inspect each fish to make sure they did not pick up parasites or other ailments during the winter - take the timeto look closely! Everything needed to help the Pond Fish start the new Spring Season canbe found in our "Seasonal" Department for Spring:
Spring Start-Up for Ponds
Is Your Pond a Good Home for Koi?
Pond Owners love adding fish to their Pond and the colorful and playful
Koi is certainly a favorite!
They are not suited for every Pond, though...
There mature size of 2 1/2 - 3 feet dictates that they have some space and
filtration requirements that surpass those of Goldfish!
Koi need at least 750 gallons per fish and a minimum Pond size of 1000 gallons.
The Pond must have a good filtration system (bigger fish=bigger poop) otherwise
the water quality and fish health will suffer.
Koi live a long time (25 years on average in a garden pond if well cared for)
and need the commitment of their owners like any other pet to keep them healthy!
Koi will reward you with exceptional tameness -- they will easily learn to eat
out of your hand and will greet you when stepping up to the pond.
Their spectacular colors and patterns are certainly nothing short of wonderful!
Fun (Pond) Fact
Koi eggs are very, very sticky and will adhere to anything in the pond,
including pond walls, plants, filters, pumps, etc....
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it along
to family and friends who mayalso enjoy it,
so they can sign up for their own copy at www.pondmarket.com
- Download an Advance Copy of our Paper Catalog
- How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
- Is your Pond a good Home for Koi?
- Fun (Pond) Fact
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Check out the new Microbe-Lift "Legacy" Food!
A new way to feed your Fish
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
An Advance copy of our Paper Catalog......
is ready to download! Print it on your own printer and see what is new for this year! (it may have some minor flaws in it, yet, because it is not quite ready for print, it is at the bottom of the free ebook page) Advance Catalog Copy
How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
All of us are waiting for the signs of spring and the pond is no exception!
There are some pre-cautions to take with your pond pets, though:
1) Clean and start your filter before resuming feeding of the fish!
2) Add beneficial bacteria to the filter and the pond to jump start the "waste disposal machine" (Microbe-Lift has a new GEL that clingsto the filter pads and makes inoculating the filter with bacteriamuch easier).
3) Start feeding VERY SLOWLY! Koi and Goldfish do not have stomachs, alltheir digestion is done in the intestine. Since they are cold water fish(they do not have warm blood like humans) their digestive tract is rathersluggish and needs food that is very easily digested and adds vitamins andimmune system stimulants to help them recover from the stress of winter andprepare them for the upcoming spawning season!
4) Feeding time is a good time to inspect each fish to make sure they did not pick up parasites or other ailments during the winter - take the timeto look closely! Everything needed to help the Pond Fish start the new Spring Season canbe found in our "Seasonal" Department for Spring:
Spring Start-Up for Ponds
Is Your Pond a Good Home for Koi?
Pond Owners love adding fish to their Pond and the colorful and playful
Koi is certainly a favorite!
They are not suited for every Pond, though...
There mature size of 2 1/2 - 3 feet dictates that they have some space and
filtration requirements that surpass those of Goldfish!
Koi need at least 750 gallons per fish and a minimum Pond size of 1000 gallons.
The Pond must have a good filtration system (bigger fish=bigger poop) otherwise
the water quality and fish health will suffer.
Koi live a long time (25 years on average in a garden pond if well cared for)
and need the commitment of their owners like any other pet to keep them healthy!
Koi will reward you with exceptional tameness -- they will easily learn to eat
out of your hand and will greet you when stepping up to the pond.
Their spectacular colors and patterns are certainly nothing short of wonderful!
Fun (Pond) Fact
Koi eggs are very, very sticky and will adhere to anything in the pond,
including pond walls, plants, filters, pumps, etc....
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it along
to family and friends who mayalso enjoy it,
so they can sign up for their own copy at www.pondmarket.com
Friday, February 24, 2006
PondMarket (R) 2006 Pond Survey Results
Do you....
already have a pond? 96%
plan on building a pond this year? 2%
thinking about building a pond at some point in the future? 2%
What aspects of ponds are most important
Waterfall 15%
Fountain 5%
Fish 19%
Plants 18%
Sound of moving/falling water 18%
Serenity and beauty of the waterfeature 15%
Wildlife habitat the pond provides 10%
Other 0%
None of the above 0%
What are your plans for the pond this year (check all that apply)
Make it bigger 5%
Add better filtration 12%
Replace pump with bigger or better 8%
Add some fish 12%
Add plants 26%
Add Ultra Violet Clarification 3%
Start a new pond from scratch in addition to the one I have 7%
Other changes not listed here 12%
No changes planned this year 12%
I do not have a pond yet 1%
Ultra Violet Clarification:
Already own it 34%
Plan on adding this year 19%
Do not need it, pond is always crystal clear 14%
Do not know what that is 22%
Beneficial Bacteria (Microbe-Lift, Aqua One):
I use it religiously to keep pond bottom cleaner and fish healthy 47%
I do not use it 23%
Never heard of it, what is it? ) 27% 
PondMarket print Catalog
I already signed up for it 39%
I am going to pondmarket.com right now to request my free copy 37%
I shop online, do not need a print catalog 22%
I never buy a thing for my pond 2%
pondmarket.com
I visit pondmarket.com at least once a month during the season 30%
I visit pondmarket.com whenever I need pond information or product 66%
I have never visited pondmarket.com 4%
What do you find most helpful at pondmarket.com (check all that apply)
Free Water Gardening e-books 12%
Free Water Gardening newsletter 20%
Pond Information Pages 20%
Picture Gallery of Ponds for inspiration 14%
The new Pond Blog (posts answers to pond questions) 8%
Online catalog 12%
All of the above 14%
None of the above 1%
What other features would you like to see at pondmarket.com
Downloadable catalog to print on your printer 15%
Auctions for discontinued, dented, left-over items 33%
Clothing and accessories with pond themes 15%
Chats with pond experts 34%
Other (send email to survey at pondmarket.com with ideas) 3%
PondMarket Newsletter
I prefer to continue receiving it in text only format 41%
I would rather receive it in html (magazine like) format 59%
How often would you like to receive the email newsletter
Once a week 22%
Every two weeks 27%
Once a month 47%
More often than once a week 2%
Less often than once a month 3%
Pondmarket.com online store/catalog (check all that apply)
It is easy to find products in the online catalog 64%
It is difficult to find products in the online store 4%
The online store at pondmarket.com has the most products for ponds I have ever seen 14%
The online store at pondmarket.com does not have enough products 5%
I will send suggestions for making the store better to catalog@pondmarket.com 2%
I have never visited the online store 11%
Your pond.... (check all that apply)
is the most important thing in your yard/garden 48%
is just one of the landscape items in your yard, nothing special 7%
is a family project and gathering place 28%
is your hobby alone, the rest of the family doesn't care 17%
PondMarket.....
makes every effort to provide everything needed for garden ponds 98%
gets carried away....too much information and stuff 2%
already have a pond? 96%
plan on building a pond this year? 2%
thinking about building a pond at some point in the future? 2%
What aspects of ponds are most important
Waterfall 15%
Fountain 5%
Fish 19%
Plants 18%
Sound of moving/falling water 18%
Serenity and beauty of the waterfeature 15%
Wildlife habitat the pond provides 10%
Other 0%
None of the above 0%
What are your plans for the pond this year (check all that apply)
Make it bigger 5%
Add better filtration 12%
Replace pump with bigger or better 8%
Add some fish 12%
Add plants 26%
Add Ultra Violet Clarification 3%
Start a new pond from scratch in addition to the one I have 7%
Other changes not listed here 12%
No changes planned this year 12%
I do not have a pond yet 1%
Ultra Violet Clarification:
Already own it 34%
Plan on adding this year 19%
Do not need it, pond is always crystal clear 14%
Do not know what that is 22%
Beneficial Bacteria (Microbe-Lift, Aqua One):
I use it religiously to keep pond bottom cleaner and fish healthy 47%
I do not use it 23%
Never heard of it, what is it? ) 27% 
PondMarket print Catalog
I already signed up for it 39%
I am going to pondmarket.com right now to request my free copy 37%
I shop online, do not need a print catalog 22%
I never buy a thing for my pond 2%
pondmarket.com
I visit pondmarket.com at least once a month during the season 30%
I visit pondmarket.com whenever I need pond information or product 66%
I have never visited pondmarket.com 4%
What do you find most helpful at pondmarket.com (check all that apply)
Free Water Gardening e-books 12%
Free Water Gardening newsletter 20%
Pond Information Pages 20%
Picture Gallery of Ponds for inspiration 14%
The new Pond Blog (posts answers to pond questions) 8%
Online catalog 12%
All of the above 14%
None of the above 1%
What other features would you like to see at pondmarket.com
Downloadable catalog to print on your printer 15%
Auctions for discontinued, dented, left-over items 33%
Clothing and accessories with pond themes 15%
Chats with pond experts 34%
Other (send email to survey at pondmarket.com with ideas) 3%
PondMarket Newsletter
I prefer to continue receiving it in text only format 41%
I would rather receive it in html (magazine like) format 59%
How often would you like to receive the email newsletter
Once a week 22%
Every two weeks 27%
Once a month 47%
More often than once a week 2%
Less often than once a month 3%
Pondmarket.com online store/catalog (check all that apply)
It is easy to find products in the online catalog 64%
It is difficult to find products in the online store 4%
The online store at pondmarket.com has the most products for ponds I have ever seen 14%
The online store at pondmarket.com does not have enough products 5%
I will send suggestions for making the store better to catalog@pondmarket.com 2%
I have never visited the online store 11%
Your pond.... (check all that apply)
is the most important thing in your yard/garden 48%
is just one of the landscape items in your yard, nothing special 7%
is a family project and gathering place 28%
is your hobby alone, the rest of the family doesn't care 17%
PondMarket.....
makes every effort to provide everything needed for garden ponds 98%
gets carried away....too much information and stuff 2%
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