Annual Pond Maintenance Recommendations
March--Turn pumps on to the filters, checking that filters
and tubing are operational
--Use Nycon B-10 net to dredge accumulated debris from the open area at the
bottom of the pond
-- Return any Jap Trap Snails to the pond
--Test for pH and ammonia, add bacteria and micronutrients, observe fish for
health
April--Raise plants to shelves or pedestals, divide or repot
if necessary
--Fertilize lilies and lotus with Pondtabbs
--Clean filters and/or dredge with net if warranted
--Test for pH, ammonia, nitrite and add micronutrients and bacteria
--Add new oxygenators and Jap Trap Snails as appropriate
May--Fertilize lilies and lotus with Pondtabbs
--Test water quality
--Add Hyacinths in early May
June--Fertilize lilies and lotus
--Add Tropical water lilies and marginals
July--Fertilize lilies and lotus
August--Fertilize lilies and lotus
--Trim oxygenators and marginals
--Compost any excess of hyacinths
October--Remove tropicals to be stored indoors
--Net out leaves, Hyacinths, and lettuce
--Lower lotus, hardy lilies, and marginals to the bottom of the pond
--Add cool temp bacteria ("Autumn Prep")
November--Net out leaves and accumulated debris from the open
bottom area
--Remove debris from filter and backflush with pondwater
--Store filter plants in bottom of the pond
--Set up airation pumps, de-icers and/or other overwinter devices.
December--Turn off waterfall pumps and turn on the de-icer, etc. when winter ice begins.