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 San Diego Pond Service is North County's choice for experienced, dependable, friendly pond service and koi fish care! For clean, healthy, beautiful koi ponds, our pond maintenance is second to none! San Diego Pond Service maintains koi ponds and water gardens all over San Diego county. From Rancho Santa Fe ponds, to Carlsbad ponds, to La Jolla ponds, to Del Mar ponds, to Encinitas ponds, to Cardiff ponde, to Point Loma, to Old Town ponds, we are proud to serve the greater San Diego area! San Diego Pond Service is North County's pond owners "go to" pond cleaning and pond maintenance service company. We are pond service professionals and are passionate about clean, healthy koi fish ponds. Let San Diego Pond Service care for your koi pond, wwater garden, or fountain! Keep your pond beautiful! Dirty pond? San Diego Pond Service is the answer for clearer, cleaner pond water, pond muck removal, aquatic plant management, pond algae control, pond management, koi fish and underwater environment care, and pond filter system maintenance. Contact San DIego Pond Service today! Ranho Santa Fe ponds love San Diego Pond Service and Pond Maintenance! |
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| SDPS Pond NEWS: (Summer Tips): Each season San Diego Pond Service offers basic pond tips, info, and pond maintenance insight. What to look for each season is part of the fun of having your own pond. We take care of, service, and maintain our clients’ pond as if they were our own. We love ponds, water gardens, and koi fish and enjoy sharing our knowledge and pond experience with you. |
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| Summer is our favorite season for the ponds, as we get to witness a variety of beautiful koi ponds and water gardens blossom in the summer heat. Aquatic plants and koi fish are more active in warm water condtions and may require some extra care. |
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FREE POND CONSULTATIONS: San Diego Pond Service is proud to say we will continue our “free consultation program” through the 2012 pond season. Every pond ecosystem is different, each pond requires different types of pond maintenance, and even koi pond owners have different wants, needs, and expectations. Our free consultation gives prospective clients the opportunity to meet with one of our maintenance technicians and discuss the "ins" and "outs" of their pond. Choosing a program that suits your wants and needs, while keeping the pond beautiful is our goal. |
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| KOI FEEDING: Summer season is the growing season for your koi. Increased pond water temps means more koi activity. Water temps between 70ºF-75ºF boost your koi’s metabolism and strengthen their immune system. Feed your koi, lightly, 1-2x daily and have adequate filtration to handle the excess fish waste loads. Your koi fish are much more active in the summer, so it’s a good idea to continually test your ammonia levels. If treating your koi pond with conditioners or meds be sure there is adequate levels of dissolved oxygen. |
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INCREASED AMMONIA: Higher waste loads during summer is a byproduct of increased koi appetites and feeding regimens. It is very important your koi koi fish are getting adequate water changes and pond water treatments. Too much ammonia is toxic for your fish. High ammonia and low oxygen levels during summer can be lethal for your koi. A build-up of excess bubbles forming by the waterfall may be a sign of too much ammonia in your pond. |
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SUMMER POND ALGAE: The increased water temps and sunlight causes fluctuation in pond water chemistry. These rapid or sudden temp changes is a recipe for stubborn Single-Cell algae blooms. Once your pond water is balanced and clear, it will be a constant battle against String Algae for the rest of the season. The increased heat causes organic matter in the pond to rise to the surface. We recommend using a combination of activated barley enzymes and beneficial bacteria treatments 2x per month, to breakdown these two types of algae and to help to decompose other organic matter. |
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AQUATIC PLANT FOOD: Get more blooms this summer with the help of aquatic fertilizer tabs. Lillies and Lotus’ especially thrive off effective fertilization. Fertilizing 2x per month will help guarantee daily blooms. Removing old, whittled, yellow leaves will also help encourage new growth and keep the pond looking it‘s best. |
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| POND FISH BREEDING: Summer increases fish activity. Fish immune levels peak, while stress levels diminish. For Goldfish, Mosquito Fish, and Platys, summer is breeding season. With healthy fish, healthy water changes, and a healthy pond, your small pond fish population is likely to multiply. Ponds can handle high Mosquito Fish and Platy amounts because they are low impact on the pond. Goldfish on the other hand, breed extremely rapidly and have heavy waste loads. Think twice before adding Goldfish, especially ponds over ten thousand gallons. |
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| DRAGONFLIES: You forget how cool dragonflies are till you see them hovering around the pond again. These inquisitive little creatures add a lot of character to your pond. They are vibrant in color and are fun to watch fly in and around the pond. Be careful cleaning certain areas of your pond if you choose to do your own maintenance. Dragonfly larvae tend to develop in some of the muckiest waters. |
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POND PLANT MAINTENANCE: Most aquatic pond plants flourish during warm summer months. It is important keep pond plants properly manicured to keep them in from taking over and turning your beautiful pond into a swampy nightmare. In no time, many types of pond plants can double in size in a week or two, pending weather. Overgrowth can lead to pond liner damage, leaks, and decreased flow rates. SDPS keeps your plants in check, all year long! |
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| TRAP CLEANING: Summer heat can lift a lot of organic matter from the pond floor. This loose matter combined with increased algae growth, can lead to rapid leaf trap clogging. Check your leaf basket and traps once a week to keep your pond running properly. Clogged traps can block water flow to your pump. If your pump runs dry for too long, it will cause permanent pump damage. |
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POND ADDITIVE TREATMENTS: Monthly costs for pond chemicals is likely to increase during summer. Pending what your expectations are for algae control is, you may have to invest in more frequent algae control pond treatments. Algae is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and it thrives in fish ponds. Keeping it under control will require pond treatments. Floating organic matter and an increase in fish waste is also a summer concern. Pond additives greatly improve the condition of your water clarity. |
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WATCH YOUR WATERFALL: The flow rate of your pond waterfall represents the cleanliness of your filter and pump system. If you notice a weakening or struggling waterfall, there’s a good chance your filter media needs to be cleaned or your leaf traps are clogged. Weekly trap cleanings and filter backwashing is reccomended. Do not let your pump run dry or it could be damaged. |
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| EVAPORATION: More sunlight and intense heat can cause your pond to evaporate at a faster rate. It’s our opinion that your pond should lose about 1-2” of water per week in evaporation. When adding tap water to your pond, be sure to always, always use dechlor or other water conditioners to remove harmful chlorine, chloramines, and metals from the water. |
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| San Diego Pond Service is North County's choice for experienced, dependable, friendly pond service and koi fish care! For clean, healthy, beautiful koi ponds, our pond maintenance is second to none! San Diego Pond Service maintains koi ponds and water gardens all over San Diego county. From Rancho Santa Fe ponds, to Carlsbad ponds, to La Jolla ponds, to Del Mar ponds, to Encinitas ponds, to Cardiff ponde, to Point Loma, to Old Town ponds, we are proud to serve the greater San Diego area! San Diego Pond Service is North County's pond owners "go to" pond cleaning and pond maintenance service company. We are pond service professionals and are passionate about clean, healthy koi fish ponds. Let San Diego Pond Service care for your koi pond, wwater garden, or fountain! Keep your pond beautiful! Dirty pond? San Diego Pond Service is the answer for clearer, cleaner pond water, pond muck removal, aquatic plant management, pond algae control, pond management, koi fish and underwater environment care, and pond filter system maintenance. Contact San DIego Pond Service today! Ranho Santa Fe ponds love San Diego Pond Service and Pond Maintenance! |
| San Diego Pond Service is North County's choice for experienced, dependable, friendly pond service and koi fish care! For clean, healthy, beautiful koi ponds, our pond maintenance is second to none! San Diego Pond Service maintains koi ponds and water gardens all over San Diego county. From Rancho Santa Fe ponds, to Carlsbad ponds, to La Jolla ponds, to Del Mar ponds, to Encinitas ponds, to Cardiff ponde, to Point Loma, to Old Town ponds, we are proud to serve the greater San Diego area! San Diego Pond Service is North County's pond owners "go to" pond cleaning and pond maintenance service company. We are pond service professionals and are passionate about clean, healthy koi fish ponds. Let San Diego Pond Service care for your koi pond, wwater garden, or fountain! Keep your pond beautiful! Dirty pond? San Diego Pond Service is the answer for clearer, cleaner pond water, pond muck removal, aquatic plant management, pond algae control, pond management, koi fish and underwater environment care, and pond filter system maintenance. Contact San DIego Pond Service today! Ranho Santa Fe ponds love San Diego Pond Service and Pond Maintenance! |
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