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13 September 2013

Essential Tips On Keeping Ponds Clean

By Roland Stockwell


A pond in your yard or in your community or golf course is a beautiful feature. It can add splendor to your place but also entails a huge responsibility to the homeowner when it comes to keeping it clean and safe. Making sure that the quality of the water in these ponds remains harmless to the people nearby can be a very tedious process. Below are some helpful guidelines in maintaining cleanliness of fresh water ponds that makes use of natural agents.

During the colder months, treating the pond is not necessary, however, as the temperature elevates, immediate action is needed. Since the condition of the water changes during hot times, it is important to start treating your pond as soon as the weather condition begins to shift. Regular monthly treatments are needed for those areas that have high temperatures all year round, for instance, the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and most other southern parts of the United States.

If your location is in the north central area of the country such as in the states of Minnesota, Montana, or South and North Dakota, water treatment is usually should begin in April and go until the last week of November. For those in the center of the United States, such as Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, treatment should be applied from March to October, running for about eight months overall. The start of spring signals the need to treat ponds installed on Pacific Northwest and most parts of New England. Treatment usually lasts for a period of six months for these areas.

You don't want to harm the fish, other animals and people that come in contact with your pond, so it is recommended to always use pond clean products that do not contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be harmful to the all living creatures that come into contact with the water. On top of that, these toxins can also damage the environment and cause pollution. One of the recommended products approved by veterinarians ideal for cleaning fresh water ponds is AquaSpherePRO. It provides a green solution for your water treatment needs.

AquaSpherePRO is very easy to use and is completely biodegradable. It comes in a spherical form and you simply toss it into the pond and let it sink. Once it reaches the water, it quickly begins releasing the bacterial microbes. Keep in mind though that you need to toss in a number of spheres according to the volume of water your pond holds. In most cases, applying this pond treatment product in every 30 days is all you need to avoid growth of algae, smell and other water problems that may arise.

If a pond is already infested with algae, contains smelly water, and has not been treated for a long time, there are products aside from AquaSpherePRO that you can use to return the pond into its best condition or to compensate for sudden surges in the temperature of your area. Products like Blast and Vista are among the popular choices. They are also made from natural ingredients and utilize good bacteria to treat water.




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