Pond treatments can be useful for helping to control poor water conditions caused by initial pond start-up, the addition of pond plants or fish, unusually warm or cool weather, or the build up of leaves or other debris in the pond. Creating a stress free environment is essential to maintaining fish health since stress is a major cause of fish disease. Maintaining high water quality is the key to maintaining low stress.
Pond water should be mildly alkaline with pH in the 7.5 or 8.0 range. Test pH every two weeks and add the proper pond treatment to correct any imbalance.
Always check the ammonia and nitrite levels of your pond on a regular basis. If levels are above normal add the correct pond treatments to reduce fish stress and kick-start the natural biological toxic waste breakdown cycles.
Use of a suitable sludge reduction treatment can help reduce excess organic waste build-up by causing them to clump together so they can be easily removed from the pond.
