The Importance Of A Clean And Healthy Pond
A pond in your garden can absolutely add to the ambience, a fishpond is known for creating feelings of zen. Yet without proper maintenance and cleaning, your pond can quickly become an eyesore. Slimy, unsightly algae, a breeding ground for mosquitoes, stagnant smelly water…not what anyone wants in their garden. Engaging the help of Sunshine Coast experts Homestyle Fishponds means you can enjoy your pond at its best, and keep it that way.
Safety
First and foremost, a dirty pond can pose a safety risk. Just like a home swimming pool, ponds need to be treated cautiously when there are small children or pets around. A murky, dirty pond can obscure children or animals that inadvertently fall into the water. A clear pond is a safe pond.
As a breeding ground for mosquitoes, stagnant, dirty ponds can also contribute to excessive mosquitoes in your yard. Mosquitoes are known carriers or disease – not to mention the annoying and itchy bites.
Follow The Seasons
Throughout the year, your pond has different needs. This is due to changes in light and temperature. Algae overgrowth is most common during the spring and summer months when sunlight and warmer water encourages growth. Your cleaning and maintenance schedule will need to increase during these times.
Perennial Perfection
When your pond is healthy and well maintained, you should be able to enjoy it year round without concern. Any sudden changes in appearance and water colour indicate something needs addressing. Whether you require an emergency clean before an inspection or event at your home or ongoing maintenance, we can help.
The benefits of regular maintenance aren’t limited to appearance, it also keeps your fish and plants healthy. Your pump and filter will also operate properly
What We Do
Our cleaning and maintenance involves a number of steps:
- Removing any plants and fish you have in your pond.
- Emptying the water and removing the sludge from the bottom of the pond. (We can set this aside for you to add it into the soil in your garden – a great added nutrient due to the fish waste it contains.)
- To save water, our team will recycle as much of the water from the pond as possible to minimise the risk of shock to your plants and fish when they are reintroduced.
- Remaining waste at the bottom of the pond is then removed, filters cleaned, and plants tidied. Once this is done, everything is put back together leaving you with a healthy, clean pond.
At Home Style Fish Ponds, our team of experienced and professional pond cleaners can make your pond something to be proud of. Contact us for a free quote today on 07 5327 3475