During the winter months, the pond is dormant. The fish are less active and the plants go into “hibernation. But as soon as spring arrives, you can start the pond chores and soon have a healthy pond again. Velda makes it easy for you with these spring tips. Biofit neutralizes the harmful substances that have accumulated in the pond over the winter. It also strengthens the mucous membrane of the pond fish so that they quickly regain their strength after the long winter.
The fish show themselves more often again when the temperature rises. Feeding every other day is sufficient at a water temperature below 9°C. They become more active and daily feeding is possible again at a water temperature above 10°C. But do not give them too much, the fish food should be eaten within a few minutes. Especially for the transition between the seasons you can give easily digestible All Season fish food use.
This is a good time to check them for signs of disease by observing them for a while. Fish with frayed fins, open gills, white or dark spots and parasites need treatment with a remedy from the Sanikoi pharmacy. In addition to these fast-acting remedies for fish diseases, at Sanikoi you will find a complete line of quality foods to keep all fish in the pond healthy.
Water parameters back to normal
Snow and rain showers can significantly reduce the hardness of pond water due to lack of minerals. Therefore, check the water quality and restore hardness with GH Plus and KH Plus. GH values between 8° and 12°DH and KH values between 6° and 8°DH are ideal for the pond.
There are several methods for measuring water values yourself. If you want to accurately follow the development of hardness and acidity, you can use the AquaTesterPro with its app. With this electronic water meter you can do a test often and easily, for example after every heavy rain.
T!P: Not experienced in testing your pond water yet? Then take your water sample to the garden center to have it analyzed. A complete diagnosis will be the result.
If you know the water values, you can determine if you are going to make adjustments. That can be done in a sustainable way with Maërl; a natural product that increases hardness and improves water quality. With very low values you can better choose for GH Plus and KH Plus. These are user-friendly products with quick results.
Pond cleaning prevents algae
At the end of winter, organic debris has accumulated in the pond. Dead plants and blown-in leaves slowly sink to the bottom where it forms a substantial layer of silt. This sediment is a food source for algae. Fortunately, you don’t have to go to great lengths to get rid of it. And the solution is 100% natural so very sustainable for your pond and the environment. Use Sludge Cleaner to break down pond silt and prevent soil acidification. This way you reduce the chance of algae growth in the spring.
T!P: Find more pond products of natural origin and action at Vincia.
This product line represents sustainable pond care with minimal environmental impact.
Slowly the days are getting longer and the sun is showing itself more often. Everything in the garden turns green again, but unfortunately so does the pond water. Sunlight causes algae growth in the pond even before the aquatic plants begin to grow. Install a new UV-C lamp in your filter system to kill floating algae. The oxygen plants will benefit and grow better. Then you are assured of clear pond water all year round.
The first steps toward biological balance have now been taken. To stimulate the natural processes in the pond, immediately add a dose of Bacterial add immediately. These water-purifying bacteria immediately begin the biological “cleaning” of the pond.
T!P: Always keep a dose Bacterial in stock, as it has beneficial effects on the pond at many times. The liquid bacteria remain good for 12 months and the freeze-dried version even has an unlimited shelf life.
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