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Winter Pond Cleaning
Basics Mel Bretzke
Owner
Advanced Landscape Systems
The Basics
Remove all water from pond and fill holding tanks
Gently remove fish and place them into holding tanks
Remove most of the debris from the feature
Rinse down the pond, stream and/or waterfall while
pumping waste water into sewer or garden
Thin out pond plants, if necessary
Clean all filter pads with pond water
The Basics (2)
Perform needed maintenance on pond equipment
Check lighting system / replace bulbs as needed
Check pumps for blockage and leaks
Adjust any stone or rock that may have shifted
Add water conditioner to newly filled pond and start up
system
Reintroduce fish into pond
Equipment Needed
Gloves
Waders
Harvesting Knives
Holding Tanks
Pond Vacuum
Cleaning Rock
Removing Sludge
Rinsing Pond
Pump Service
Filter Service
Ultra Violet Service
Ultra Violet Sleeve Cleaning
Completed Pond Cleaning
Clean Pond = Happy Koi
Winter Pond Cleaning Q & A