How To Care For Fish In Your Pond?
Taking care of fish in your pond isn’t as tedious as it seems. With regular steps, the fish are bound to be healthy in the long run. Below are listed a few ways care can be given to the fish in your pond.
Clean Water
Fish excrete ammonia into the water, which is hazardous to them. Filtration using a skimmer, preferably a biofilter is suggested.
Bio-filter
The biofilter helps convert the ammonia excreted by the fish into nitrates which is a great plant fertilizer. The biofilter also helps eradicate harmful chemicals and helps stabilize the pH of the water.
Feeding your fish
Naturally, the pond is blessed with food such as insects, plants as well as algae. But not always are these needs met. It is suggested to feed your fish food high in protein in summers, wheatgerm diet in spring and fall and not to feed them in temperatures under 50℉
Fish Count
The common thumb rule to decide the population of a pond is that for every 10 gallons of water the pond contains, an inch of fish can be added. In the case of a higher number of fishes, filtration is a mandatory routine of good husbandry.
Protection from predators
Fishes have predators too and it is important to keep them safe. Tiny caves must be built for the fishes to hide in. Nets over the pond or fake animals help scare away bigger predators. Floating alligators intimidate the predators. In serious situations, it is always suggested to seek professional help.
Healthy Fish
Preventing diseases
Purchasing only good quality fish as well as components of the pond helps aid prevention.
A pond detoxifier helps prevent major diseases while Aerators help oxygenate the water.
Treatment for fish ailments
Fish who live in ponds fall sick quite rarely. But in case they fall ill, non-iodized pond salt along with probiotic food seems to do the trick. Serious diseases must be cured with disease-specific medication. Avoid removing the sick fish from the pond as it deteriorates their health.
Pond Maintenance
Make sure to clean your pond annually, to get rid of unwanted debris, or place a net on the pond to avoid polluting the pond. It is suggested to drain and clean smaller ponds.
Plant Selection
The plants that accompany the fish in the pond also help decide the fate of their health. In summers, the large leaves of floating plants help provide the fish with shade.
Final words
If you still have questions about how to care for fish in your pond, look no further than Golden Wolf Landscape & Design LLC. Our professionally trained staff knows everything about caring for fishes in the best possible way. So, you can safely leave it to us!
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