Take advantage of our lowest price of the year on all OASE Pond Tools including the Algae Net, Fish Net, Pond Pliers and Pond Scissors.
These high end, high quality pond tools are a must for any serious pond owner.
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For those who dont know, here is an intro into the basics of choosing a pond pump
Many pond owners like the look of rocks lining the bottom of a pond, however are they really a good idea?
Most pond builders and maintenance professionals would probably advise against lining the bottom of a pond with rocks. Rocks at the bottom of the pond provide cracks and pockets where waste can accumulate and not be filtered out or broken down by beneficial bacteria. Over time this waste can contribute to foul odors, oxygen depletion, ammonia and nitrite production and even algae blooms. Plus, since fish spend there time swimming, they really dont miss them if they arent there. Most pond owners also think they need them to hold the liner down, when not realizing that the weight of the water when the pond is filled will take care of that problem.
This is not to say you cant line your pond with rocks if you want to, but be prepared to spend more maintenance time keeping them clean. If pond rocks are a desired aesthetic, try using them in the shallow edges of the pond or in the bottom of streams. This application makes the stones more visible and less likely to create problems.
Today’s Deal of the Day is the Oase Aquamax SF Submersible Pond Pumps…now 40% OFF
Available in 4 models, these energy efficient pumps are capable of achieving flow rates of up to 3500 GPH
Features:
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The Sun Dolphin 5 is a5 person capacity pond paddle boat. The boat measures 93″ long and 65″ wide and has a weight of 110lbs. This particular model comes complete with a retractable canopy to provide shade on hot summer days. It has a max capacity weight of 825 lbs. Trailer not included.
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Our latest Deal of the Day is the Pond Keeper Blue Pond Dye in the 16 oz size. Normally retailing at $19.99, it is now on sale for $10.99.
Pond Keeper Blue Pond Dye is a blue pond colorant formulated to treat koi ponds, water gardens and fountains. This pond dye helps filter out sunlight as well as creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the pond water by offering a natural blue look.
Pond Keeper Blue Pond Dye can be mixed quickly and evenly throughout the pond with the use of a fountain, aerator or similar mechanical device.
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Our most recent Deal of the Day is the Pond Keeper brand Beneficial Pond Bacteria + Barley Straw.
This is a unique 2 in 1 water treatment that provides a high concentration of sludge digesting beneficial bacteria along with pulverized barley straw for extra water clarifying purposes.
Pond Keeper beneficial bacteria w/ barley straw:
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1.) Feeding floating fish food provides the opportunity to observe the fish. This canbe both entertaining and educational as you are able to evaluate their health and size and make adjustments in your management program. Plus it is just fun to watch fish swarm and eat the food.
2.) Helps you feed the proper amount. In smaller ponds like koi ponds you should only feed as much food as can be consumed in a 5 minute period. In larger ponds you might go as high as 15 minutes. Either way you are able to see how much food is being eaten and at what rate, so you are able to adjust your feeding schedule and amounts. This reduces the liklihood of overfeeding which can lead to water quality problems and oxygen depletion.
3.) Excess/ uneaten food is easily removed. If you do happen to overfeed your fish, whatever food is not eaten can be scooped out of the pond with a net and disposed of.
For specific information on our types of fish food visit our Fish Food section.
IF you have been thinking of getting a rain barrel for your backyard to start conserving rainwater and lightening up your water bill, well now is the time. You wont find a better deal than with these flat back rain barrels priced at an all time low price of $123.00 plus free shipping. These barrels can hold up to 50 gallons of water and have a spigot at the bottom for easy draining. They are available in three colors: green, brown and tan.
Rain barrels are also the new rage with pond owners as rain water does not contain toxic chlorine and chloramines like city tap water does and it also makes doing water changes easier and less expensive than using city water.
Read more about these rain barrels at www.pondworld.com
Savio Springflo Bio Filter Media’s performance is unmatched. Unlike the copies, this patented ribbon encourages better adhesion and proliferation of bacteria using a special formulation of polypropylene and calcium carbonate. The textured surface is embossed with millions of dimples to rapidly secure and develop beneficial microorganisms. It does not clog and resists channeling and compaction in up-flow and horizontal flow pressure filter chambers. Negative buoyancy keeps it in place.
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