Yahoo Spring is Here!

Follow these few easy steps to getting your pond up & running:

1.  Using a Sump pump, sump out the winter water and pressure wash the sides, stream, etc, to dislodge as much of the debris as possible.  Continue to sump out the waste & dirty water that this process will create.

2.  Shovel or scoop out the debris that has collected as a result of your pressure washing.

3.  Give another rinse and sump out again.

4.  Fill up with fresh water and let it circulate for a few days to filter out any left over debris.

5.  Empty your skimmer and clean your filter as it will probably be full of the circulating debris that this spring clean up has stirred up.

6.  Add Spring/Fall Start Up Water Additives.  These additives will activate in colder water temperatures to start your pond cycle.  Aquarium Illusions carry additives that will activate in water as cold as 5 degrees Celsius.

7.  When the water warms up to 10 degrees Celsius, start your routine addition of healthy Bacteria additives to keep your pond healthy all season.

8.  Remember to use a Water Prep to dechlorinate your water before adding fish.  City water contains Chlorine and Chloramine. Water prep conditioners will remove both substances from the water making it safe for fish.

Aquarium Illusions carries only proven and trusted brands for Spring Start Up, Water Prepping, and Regular Maintenance Water Additives.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us or come down and see us.