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Welcome.
Winterizing Your Pond
The seasonal change creates falling leaves, and new to our product line this year is clear pond netting, a tightly weaved netting cover that keeps leaves out and protects your fish pond from predators. And to remove the leaves that have already fallen (or are left over from last season), why not become your own “Pond Professional”, and make the job easy with a vacuum that removes debris off the pond floor before it turns to scum.
Many fish pond enthusiasts call us at this time of year to ask what the best way for winterizing their pond is. The dangers of ice covered ponds for fish can be deadly. During periods of extreme cold, a pond may freeze over. In a fish pond it is important to maintain a hole in the ice for proper air/gas exchange. Should a pond become ice covered, toxic gases will get trapped under the ice blocking out fresh air which results in oxygen depletion and inevitable fish death.
Depending on your climate zone techniques for winterizing a fish pond vary. We know some folks that float a basketball or beach ball around the pond. The air and water currents move the ball around the pond surface, preventing ice buildup. However in colder climates this technique is ineffective. Pond heaters (also called deicer) keep a hole open in the ice. Available in floating or submersible models, the pond heater turns on automatically when the water reaches freezing temperature.
In northern climates, where winter can be more severe, we suggest using an air pump to improve pond aeration. An air pump (air bubbler) blows oxygen into the pond, feeding fish fresh air, and the bubbling water action prevents ice buildup. If weather temperatures persist below freezing over extended periods of time, you may want to consider using multiple heaters and/or air pumps together.
Most important, should your fish pond freeze over, do not chip away at the ice! Such action is injurious to fish. Remember that when a pond freezes over it has an aquarium effect, so when you chip away the ice, the noise reverberates through the water shocking the fishes system. However, you may pour warm water onto the ice to create a new air hole.
We hope this information helps you in winterizing your pond. Should you have other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Dept. toll free at 877-530-1959. Someone is available to assist you Monday through Friday 9am to 5 pm Eastern Time.
Discount pond and water garden supplies
Great looking water gardens and ponds start with sound advice and the right supplies for the project. Whether you’re building a water garden or fishpond or simply need advice, our professional staff can assist you. We carry a full range of supplies including complete pond kits, fishpond equipment, waterfall filters and fountains. We can assist you in choosing the correct pond filter and pump for your water feature.
Our friendly staff has been in the pond business for over 25 years. We have experience with pond construction and pond design. Having built ponds in our own backyard, we know the dilemmas, especially with fish. Installing and caring for a new pond or water garden doesn't need to be a headache. With a combination of helpful pond advice and the right pond supplies, any pond dream can come true.
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Savio waterfall filter
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Gift Certificate
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Our Price: $504.90
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Our Price: $1.00
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Savio Livingponds filter harnesses the natural dynamics of moving water. Carefully engineered cylindrical design creates a spin cycle that cleans pond water more effectively. This process removes heavier debris out of the water before it reaches the filter media and ensures even distribution of pond water throughout the filter chamber. Top feed promotes water oxygenation, and eliminates the need for a check valve to prevent back flow when power is off.
The Livingponds waterfall filter has a 22" spillway. For larger ponds, simply plumb a Savio versatile and waterfall filter together (great for ponds up to 9,000 gallons with 3,000gph pump flow), or if a more impressive waterfall is desired plumb two waterfall filters side by side (great for ponds up to 10,000 gallons with 10,000gph pump flow).
Filter is designed for water gardens up to 5,000 gallons or fishponds up to 2,000 gallons in size. Recommended pump flow is 500gph minimum to 5,000gph maximum.
Free shipping! Free shipping for UPS ground only.
For expedited delivery call toll free 1-877-530-1959.
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A Ponds2go gift certificate is the perfect gift for your special pond lover.
Gift certificates are available in any denomination, great or small.
You choose - $25, $50, $75, or more.
Simply enter the value desired in the quantity box.
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BioPRO 4000
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Our Price: $561.00
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Emperor Aquatics BioPRO filter was developed especially for koi ponds. This pressurized pond filter features unique Bio Cell media a neutrally buoyant, "high impact" polystyrene media that provides the needed surface area to support healthy colonies of aerobic nitrifying bacteria. Delivers efficient biological filtering with minimal labor. Rated for ponds up to 4,000 gallons and a maximum water flow of 1,920gph. Port size 1-1/2".
Free shipping! Free shipping for UPS ground only.
For expedited delivery call toll free 877-530-1959.
For technical specifications click “more info”
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