Maintenance & Repair, Leaks, Pumps and More
A new string algae control device manufactured by Aquascape is called the IonGen. It is a water clarifier for ponds and other decorative water features. It drastically reduces pond maintenance and provides crystal clear water without the use of chemicals. A microprocessor inside the IonGen causes the outermost atoms of copper, silver and zinc to lose an electron, creating a positive ion.The positive ion attempts to flow from one of the probe's bars to the other and is swept away by the flow of water where the ion can begin to treat the water. The metal alloys in the probe are scientifically blended and tested to produce maximum results. The IonGen System is safe for fish and plants and is not toxic to any animals that may drink from the pond.
We remove your fish to an aerated holding tank. Sludge and debris are removed. The pond drained and rocks pressure washed. Plants are trimmed and fertilized. The Bio-falls are cleaned out. All filters are cleaned and/or replaced. Burned out light bulbs are replaced. The pond is refilled and the water dechlorinated and treated with beneficial bacteria. The fish are reintroduced into pond after acclimating, the water will be within 2° of the new pond water.
Fall is the timewinterize your water feature. Its time to to trim back your perennial marginal plants, stop fertilizing, and clean the leaves out of your water feature. Make sure your skimmer is free of leaves and debris. Depending on the wind and the amount of deciduous trees in your yard, cleaning the skimmer may be on a daily basis. Any debris overwintering in the pond will become algae food in the spring! If there are big deciduous trees near by, throwing a net over your pond to catch the leaves is a good idea.