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Winter Pond Cleaning

Basics Mel Bretzke

Owner

Advanced Landscape Systems

The Basics

Remove all water from pond and fill holding tanks

Gently remove fish and place them into holding tanks

Remove most of the debris from the feature

Rinse down the pond, stream and/or waterfall while

pumping waste water into sewer or garden

Thin out pond plants, if necessary

Clean all filter pads with pond water

The Basics (2)

Perform needed maintenance on pond equipment

Check lighting system / replace bulbs as needed

Check pumps for blockage and leaks

Adjust any stone or rock that may have shifted

Add water conditioner to newly filled pond and start up

system

Reintroduce fish into pond

Equipment Needed

Gloves

Waders

Harvesting Knives

Holding Tanks

Pond Vacuum

Cleaning Rock

Removing Sludge

Rinsing Pond

Pump Service

Filter Service

Ultra Violet Service

Ultra Violet Sleeve Cleaning

Completed Pond Cleaning

Clean Pond = Happy Koi

Winter Pond Cleaning Q & A

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