Ongoing Pond Maintenance
A well-maintained pond should only need cleaning every three to four years. If the water is choked with algae or severely polluted, you may have to perform a clean out; completely drain the pond, scrub it down and refill it with fresh water. Draining may also be necessary to find and repair a leak in the pond liner. The best time to clean your pond is Spring. Reflections in the Garden offers a maintenance plan to keep your pond clean and on schedule.
Your ability to observe and respond to small changes in the pond environment - whether it's a different color to your water, altered behavior in your fish, or a slight shift in your edging - can save you more expense and heartache down the road. Here is a quick guide to common problems.
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
Pond stays green into summer |
Remove debris from bottom |
Fish gasping at surface |
Add more oxygen to water with garden hose or aerator |
Fish act frantic |
Spring: this is normal spawning behavior |
Fish disappear |
Suspect predators or check skimmer net |
| Water level drops after topping off | Suspect a leak |
Water turns black, smells unpleasant |
Oxygen is low: aerate quickly with garden hose or aerator |
Lotuses don't bloom |
Climate too cold; choose a more appropriate plant or move to a sunnier location |
Water lilies don't bloom |
Not enough sun; add fertilizer tablets |
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