Backyard Pond & Pondless Waterfall Maintenance
We have taken the time to break down some of the maintenance requirements for your backyard pond to keep it looking healthy and attracting all that wildlife you love to see on your property. There are three sections, ponds, pondless waterfalls, and water treatments. We sell each of the products described in the shop section of our website and use them every day when maintaining our customer’s ponds.
Yes, we do pond and waterfall cleaning and repair in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
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- Clean skimmer regularly.
- Remove net and clear out debris.
- Keep pond at full water level.
Add recommended dosage of Super Strength Photo-Reactive Bacteria every day for two weeks or as directed on bottle.
For ponds with little or no green string algae, continue to use Super Strength Photo-Reactive Bacteria as recommended on bottle once a week to once a month depending on clarity of the water.
With string algae continue to use Photo-Reactive Bacteria to control water clarity and begin to use Eco-Buster™ to break down the cell structure of the string algae. Follow bottle instructions once a week to once a month.
Note: Eco-Buster™ will only maintain string algae. It will not knock back the string algae.
Use Eco-Vescence™ once or twice a month as directed on the bottle to knock back string algae. Then follow up with the maintenance product Eco-Buster™.
- Remove debris as needed.
- Keep pondless waterfall at full level.
Use Eco-Vescence™ as directed on the bottle to knock back string algae. Then follow up with the maintenance product Eco-Buster™.
EcoBuster™ can be used as directed on a regular basis (weekly to monthly) to maintain string algae. It will not knock back string algae. Use Eco-Vescence™ as a step one and then follow up with the maintainer.
Product |
What It Does |
| Super Strength Photo Reactive Bacteria | Activated by sunlight, our strongest bacteria strains help to keep your pond looking pristine in all seasons. |
| Clarifying Mineral Supplement | Used in conjunctions with bacteria, it can give optimal water clarity. |
| Hydro-Topia Dry Bacteria | Contains microbes and enzymes that are effective at reducing sludge, uneaten fish food, fish waste, and excess nutrients. |
| Cold Temp Hydro-Topia Liquid Bacteria | Contains microbes and enzymes that are effective at reducing sludge, uneaten fish food, fish waste, and excess nutrients in cold water temperatures. |
| Eco-Buster | Use as a maintainer on a regular basis to break down and reduce debris in pond. |
| Eco-Vescence | Use to knock-back and break down debris in ponds, streams and waterfalls every other day until desired results are achieved. |
| Active-Carbon | Removes odors and any discoloration to the water. Good at removing tea or coffee colored water. |
| Defoamer | Removes foam from the water. Fish safe. |
| Liquid Dechlorinator | Neutralizes chlorine and chloramines. |
If you chose not to have a professional spring cleanout performed by Purely Ponds Fine Landscapes, we highly recommend you do a simple self cleanout to your water feature. Follow these steps:
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- Unplug pump.
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- Disassemble rockwork atop the Biofilter.
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- Remove all filter media and rinse very thoroughly.
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- Remove skimmer pre-filter pad and rinse very thoroughly.
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- Siphon or pump out approximately 25% of the water into your landscape.
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- Thoroughly net as much debris as possible out off of your pond bottom and/or streambed.
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- Trim back any dead or decaying plant material.
- Refill the water feature. If you have fish in your pond, use de-chlorinator.
Disconnect the auto fill line during freezing temperatures in order to prevent damage to your household plumbing.
Trim dead plant material before it begins rotting in the water. Trim a few inches above the water line.
Note: Attractive fall foliage is fine to be left until spring or cut as needed.
Keep water full. Be especially proactive just before and during extended cold snaps. Generally fill the day before the coldest weather and the day after, if it is going to be an extended extreme cold period.
Note: If the ice drops below the level of the full water line, just fill up over top of the ice.
Switch from using Hydro-Topia Dry Bacteria to Cold Temp Hydro-Topia Liquid Bacteria. Continue to use Eco-Buster and Eco-Vescence as needed.
In most cases, do not chip or break ice. The only exception is in the rare case of an ice dam or ice diverting water over the edge of the liner.
Note: Generally placing an object (rock) on the opening or to redirect the water will solve this problem.
For ponds, install an energy efficient floating pond de-icer just off to the side of the skimmer opening to prevent ice blockage during extreme extended cold periods.
Note: Do not place directly in front of skimmer opening, as it would interfere with skimmer operation.
PONDLESS WATERFALLS: Disconnect and remove pump from housing and store in a pail of water in a non-freezing location. Use a pump to drain the basin.
PONDS: Disconnect and remove pump from skimmer and store in a pail of water in a non-freezing location. For aquatic life, install an energy efficient pond de-icer and a smaller pump or a larger air stone that breaks the surface of the water for oxygenation.
