Pond Cleaning and Maintenance
Regular maintenance will help keep your pond beautiful and clean
To preserve the beauty of koi ponds, ornamental goldfish ponds and water features it is essential to perform regular cleaning and maintenance. Water plants and fish need special care to make sure their health and appearance is maintained. Pumps and filters also require regular attention and clean. Our specialists provide fish pond maintenance services on a fortnightly, monthly, seasonal, or as needed basis. The frequency of cleaning depends on the size of the pond, number of fish and plants, filtration system and other factors. If you not sure how often you pond needs cleaning contact us and we will work with you to determine the right frequency.
We consult with each client carefully to understand their needs and concerns before implementing solutions. Our greatest strength is our experience and creativity in problem solving. Whether you need us to clean a small or large pond, we will ensure that the job is done with a high level of efficiency and care.
Reasons for a full pond clean
Build-up of debris
Smelly water
Build-up of sludge and mud
Plants and fish start to die
Over grown plants
Invasion of weeds
Our key services include but not limited to:
Trimming or replanting overgrown plants
High pressure clean and/or scrub out the pond
Filling the pond with fresh water
Removing any debris from the pond
Clean the bottom of the pond with a vacuum cleaner
Adding de-chlorinator/stress coat to the water
Removing build-up sludge
Cleaning of the filter, lights and pump
Water treatment to prevent algae growth
Some of our tips on keeping your pond clean:
Four season care:
- Winter. Remove leaves and any other debris from the water. Remove dead leaves from water plants. Reduce feeding of the fish.
- Spring. Remove any debris from the bottom of the pond. Filtration clean. Fertilising existing water plants and add new plants if required.
- Summer. Keep algae under control. Clean filter regularly. Feed fish regularly. Top-up water levels regularly during hot, dry periods.
- Autumn. Prune back overgrown plants.
Simple ways to help control algae:
- Installation of the UV light unit
- Reducing sunlight by shading the pond
- Partial water change
- Water treatment
- Creation of proper balance of water, fish and plants
- Installation of the right size filtration system