Employee Annual Pond Care

Fall/Winter Pond Care

January

  • Add Cold Water Bacteria
  • Add Aqua Extreme
  • Add Water to Pond w/Hose

February

  • Add Cold Water Bacteria
  • Add Aqua Extreme
  • Add Water to Pond w/Hose

March

  • Add Cold Water Bacteria
  • Add Aqua Extreme
  • Add Water to Pond w/Hose

April

  • Spring Cleanings
    • Clean Biofalls
    • Add Phosphate Binder
    • Pond Gummy
  • Turn On Pond Pumps
  • Turn On Iongen to 2 (average pond)
  • Install Dosing System Head
  • Remove De-Icer
  • Remove Bubbler
  • Add Cold Water & Standard Bacteria
  • Add Aqua Extreme
  • Add Water to Pond w/Hose till Autofill Works

May

  • Spring Cleanings
    • Add Nitrifying Bacteria
    • Add Detoxifier
    • Add Ammonia Remover
    • Boost KH
    • Clean Biofalls
    • Add Phosphate Binder
    • Pond Gummy
  • Standard Bacteria
  • Detoxifier
  • Maintain Treatment
  • Empty Skimmer

June

  • Adjust IonGen w/String Algae Present
  • Add Maintain Full Dose (Has Bacteria, Detox, Flocc, Phosphate Binder)
  • Replace Maintain Bag
  • Clean Pump
  • Empty Skimmer
  • Add Water (If No Autofill)
  • Scrub Rocks
  • Follow Standard Service Form

July

  • Adjust IonGen w/String Algae Present
  • Add Maintain Full Dose (Has Bacteria, Detox, Flocc, Phosphate Binder)
  • Replace Maintain Bag
  • Clean Pump
  • Empty Skimmer
  • Add Water (If No Autofill)
  • Scrub Rocks
  • Follow Standard Service Form

August

  • Adjust IonGen w/String Algae Present
  • Add Maintain Full Dose (Has Bacteria, Detox, Flocc, Phosphate Binder)
  • Replace Maintain Bag
  • Clean Pump
  • Empty Skimmer
  • Add Water (If No Autofill)
  • Scrub Rocks
  • Follow Standard Service Form

September

  • Adjust IonGen w/String Algae Present
  • Add Maintain Full Dose (Has Bacteria, Detox, Flocc, Phosphate Binder)
  • Replace Maintain Bag
  • Clean Pump
  • Empty Skimmer
  • Add Water (If No Autofill)
  • Scrub Rocks
  • Follow Standard Service Form
  • Medicated Fish Food?

October

  • Net Ponds Early Oct – Dome Style or Cable
  • Switch to Cold Water Fish Food
  • Add Cold Water Bacteria
  • Add Aqua Extreme
  • Set IonGen to 0

November

  • Turn Waterfalls Off
  • Drain Biofalls – Clean Pads
  • Remove Pump and Check Valve
  • Remove Dosing Heads – Label & Return to Warehouse for Service
  • Install Bubbler (Could Repurpose Pump)
  • Install Floating De-Icer
  • Turn off Any Jets/Powerheads Causing Current
  • Move Aerators to Mid Shelf
  • Turn off Submerged Jets
  • Add Cold Water Bacteria
  • Add Aqua Extreme

December

  • Remove Nets & Store Good Nets.
  • Add Carbon Bags for Discolored Water
  • Add Cold Water Bacteria
  • Add Aqua Extreme
  • Add Water to Pond w/Hose

Monthly Service Reminders

  • Test Water and Log Results Each Visit.
  • Take a picture of the pond each visit and upload to Jobber.
  • Parameter’s out of range should be adjusted – i.e. High Phosphates should be addressed.
  • Always add water – start upon arrival
  • Use Skimmer door to clear water from skimmer
  • If pump is running lower skimmer doors
  • Turn off UV when adding bacteria. Timer could be used. Fine leaving UV off unless needed for green water.

Winterization Reminders

  • Blow out line with leaf blower to ensure empty.
  • If turning off waterfall with UV, be sure to blow out the piping so the UV bulb does not blow.