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Don’t be Spooked that it’s past October 31st

Pond Warehouse — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:02:00 +0000

Halloween time may have passed, but don’t let that scare you. There is still plenty of time to care for your pond or complete a project.

Pond Care:
This is a great time of year to be putting pond netting over your pond to protect it from leaves and debris.

This is also a great time of year to be emptying your skimmer nets more often, cleaning your filters and making sure your pump is free of obstructions.

Be Prepared:
Although it’s isn’t time to shutdown your pond and pull your pump yet, it is time to make sure you have what you need for fall. Depending on your climate you may still need more liquid bacteria or Pond Vive. Additionally you should make sure your de-icer or aerator is working and ready for the season.
Does your pond need 1 more Big Clean Up? If so do it the right way with the Pond Monsta !

Projects:
It is not too late, in fact Fall is actually an easy time of year to complete outdoor projects and a great time to be outside.

Consider a Pond Kit or a Just a Falls Kit. Or one of our Formal Falls kits ! Our Vianti Falls kits can be used indoor or outdoors.

If you are looking to keep a couple of your favorite koi inside for the winter then look at this indoor self contained ”all in 1 pond”, it hardly takes up any space at all.

So…. Yes fall is in full swing and winter is coming, but there is plenty of time left.

Enjoy your Fall and call us with any questions at 877-268-6186

Thanks, Paul and Crissy Cole

On my soap box – “The 2 best things”…

Pond Warehouse — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:44:48 +0000

Anyone who has talked with me or listened to me blab on the phone has heard me say “that the 2 best things you can do for your pond are to provide aeration and to add beneficial bacteria”.
It is true and any pond expert will tell you the same thing. The issues that stem for nutrient overload in your pond are what cause all the unsightly algae, weeds and muck – not to mention the odor, fish stress, disease or even fish kill.

Pollutants such as leaves, clippings, fish poop and un-dissolved fish food and fertilizer sink to the bottom and decay, stripping the water of dissolved oxygen. Anaerobic bacteria, which require no oxygen, can thrive in this environment. These bacteria can cause poisonous gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methane to be released. As these gases rise through the water, any remaining oxygen is absorbed causing unpleasant odors and rapid algae growth. This is a leading cause of most fish kills.
Both Aeration and Beneficial Bacteria work to combat breakdown these nutrients, remove sludge and improve water clarity. Providing a clean and healthy pond from top to bottom.

For more information on Aeration and bacteria read this prior blog post. This post contains some excellent links and information for you to review.

I am off my soap box… at least for today

Have a great holiday weekend.

Paul Cole

A Snap Shot of What’s New for 2011

Pond Warehouse — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:03:34 +0000

Our 2011 product offering is better than ever!

We are very excited about our new unique products and our product improvements.
As always you can expect a great value from us along with the best in customer service.

Let’s start with a few New offerings.
One of the most exciting and popular new products is our Vianti Falls Kits. These half basins are fantastic for indoor and outdoor. These kits come with everything you need.

We have also added to our Formal Wall Fountain offering with a new product that also includes a pond.

Next is the new EasyPro bead filter - This filter is very well priced and built like a tank. It has higher flow than other brands.

Now on to our product improvements.
The EP-Series waterfall pumps have been replaced by the TM & TB Series pumps. EasyPro has re-designed them for better flow, efficiency and service life. They also come with a 30′ cord and a 2 year warranty !
The leading TH Series pumps are still available as well.

Lastly we have added an option to our larger earthen pond aeration offerings. Traditionally we have only sold GAST compressors in our kits. GAST build great products and we will still be proudly selling them. We have added an option of an EasyPro Stratus compressor. These compressors have been through tough testing and have performed with flying colors. This offering is limited to our rocking piston line up, but now we have several sizes to choose from. In addition they have a 2 Year Warranty !

There are other additions and improvements to our complete product offering (too many to list).
We encourage you to look at our new E-Catalog for 2011 and book mark it so that you always have it. It carries every product we have.

New 2011 Catalog

Feel free to call us with any questions.

We look forward to serving you again this year.
Spring is on the way !
Paul and Crissy Cole

Aeration Pond Tips to Maximize the Potential of Your Pond

Pond Warehouse — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:57:07 +0000

As many areas around the country face record heat it’s time to talk about how this summer weather is affecting your backyard pond. Whether you have a small ornamental pond or a large lake or pond you can expect to have trouble with algae, pond odor or low oxygen. I want to offer a few aeration pond suggestions for improving the quality of your pond, bringing back clear, sparkling water with a clean fresh smell – a healthy pond.

Aeration
Aeration, simply put, is the process of bringing oxygen into the water. Warm temperatures cause the surface water to become warm trapping the colder, denser water at the bottom of the pond. The debris; leaves, animal matter, and other organic matter sinks to the bottom and decays.
The decaying process causes a reduction in available oxygen, leading to the growth of anaerobic bacteria which causes various poisonous gases; hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methane. The gases rise through the water bringing unpleasant odors and algae growth. They can kill fish and damage pond plants. It’s unsightly and an all around unpleasant situation for the pond owner at a time when you want to enjoy your outdoor environment.
Introducing oxygen to the pond restores the necessary oxygen that the fish and pond needs and helps the sludge and nutrients on the bottom to decompose faster.

There are different ways to aerate your pond or water garden.
For water gardens you can use a small fountain or a small diffuser system.

Larger ponds require a different approach.
Learn more here.
Depending on the pond size, depth and the customers wishes for only aeration or aeration with a fountain that could result in 3 different manners to aerate.

For shallower ponds (8′ deep or less) there is nothing more efficient at getting the job done than a surface aerator.
For deeper ponds over 8′ deep the best method to aerate the entire depth of water is to use a diffuser type system that releases air at the bottom of the pond to de-stratify the water and add needed oxygen.
The other option is a fountain, fountains are excellent in providing aeration to any pond, but they can only work as far down as about 7 – 8″ in depth. They are a great choice for providing both aeration and bauty. Even in deep ponds they do an excellent job of keeping water moving and keeping the surface of the pond clear and enjoyable.

Beneficial Pond Bacteria
The 2 best things you can do for any pond is to aerate and supplement with beneficial bacteria. Pond Vive is a specialized blend and is designed to remove excess gases and nutrients as well as reduce pond sludge.
All ponds contain bacteria, some of it is what we call anaerobic bacteria, which does not need oxygen and some is called ‘beneficial pond bacteria’. As the name would suggest, this beneficial type of bacteria works along the pond bottom to digest the decayed matter without causing further harm to the water environment. We recommend using Pond-Vive every 2 weeks, when the water temperature is above 55 F to improve the quality of your pond.
If you have a large amount of muck or sludge on the bottom of you pond use the slightly modified version of Pond Vice that focuses on sludge. Sludge Remover Pellets are another way to introduce beneficial pond bacteria into a lake or pond. The pellets sink directly to the bottom and will target the specific area; it’s considered the best treatment for larger bodies of water, near docks and in swimming areas.
We would be more than happy to chat with you about your specific needs. When you contact us be sure to include the size and depth of your pond and a description of the specific problem you’re experiencing. We can advise you on equipment purchases, additional pond supplies as well as troubleshooting. We want you to get the most enjoyment out of your pond or lake this summer…and anytime.

New Sentinel Deluxe Airation Systems

Pond Warehouse — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:36:40 +0000

New! Sentinel Deluxe Aeration Systems

Each package includes our deluxe powder coated locking cabinet complete with a GAST air compressor, a cooling fan and a electrical box/outlet already mounted and ready for your incoming power line.

Of course each kit also comes with the amount of diffusers and tubing for your application.
All valving is complete and there are holes in the cabinet to run your hose out to you diffusers.

Every compressor has a valved outlet assembly, a pressure relief valve, air filter and a pressure gauge installed. You simply set cabinet in desired location, install the air diffusers and
connect the tubing!

Warranties:
      Cabinet - 5 Years!
      Diffusers – 5 Years!
      Compressor – One year!

Part #	HP	*Cost per 24 hrs	# of Diffusers	Max Depth	Aerates up to	Weighted Tubing Length
PA33D	1/4	$0.47	1	40′	1 acre	100′ (3/8″)
PA50D	1/4	$1.24	2	18′	2 acres	200′ (1/2″)
PA65D	1/3	$1.32	3	40′	3 acres	300′ (1/2″)
PA75D	3/4	$2.98	4	18′	4 acres	600′ (1/2″)
PA100D	1	$3.47	6	18′	6 acres	1,000″ (1/2″)

Best of all we are offering the lowest prices available and FREE SHIPING !We can also custom design an aeration system for almost any application.
The type of compressor, the length of tubing, weighted vs. non-weighted tubing, the number of diffusers, etc. We can all be mix and
match to give you a system to fit your exact needs. Please contact us for design assistance.

Custom Aeration Systems

Google Earth Mapping
For ponds and lakes one acre or larger we can view your aeration application
using Google Earth Mapping. Provide us with site address, pond depth (Google
isn’t that good yet!) and where power is located (or desired), we can then size a
system for your application.

Liquidation Sale

Pond Warehouse — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:57:55 +0000

We have some great bargains for you as we need to move some inventory and prepare for over 50 new products in 2010. These are great products for this time of year and they are top name brands. They also make great gifts – Enjoy!
1.) 6.5 HP Industrial Pond Vacuum only $575 – save $114

2.) 1/4 HP Leader Clear Answer Pump 1440 GPH – only $121

3.) 1/3 HP Leader Clear Answer Pump 1920 GPH – only $149

4.) 1/2 HP Leader Clear Answer Pump 3840 GPH – only $219

5.) PondMaster Floating Pond De-Icer 120 watt – only$65

6.) 1/3 HP EasyPro Submersible Pump (list is $466) – only$373 !

7.) Liner Aeration Kit for 1000-3000 gallon pond – only $166 !

8.) Deluxe Aearion Kit - 1 cfm of air, 3 year warranty! – only $339

9.) 1/2 HP Kasco De-Icer \ Circulator (list is $624) – only$559

10.) 3/4 HP Kasco Surface Aerator -800 GPM – only $869

If you can’t find what you were hoping for, give us a call 877-268-6186

Capture the Wind!

Pond Warehouse — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:10:04 +0000

Aeration is the single best improvement you can do for a pond or lake & your fish – plus a diffuser system is also your winter de-icer to protect your fish from winter kill where deadly gases can’t get through the ice and the toxins kill your fish. So…. use a diffuser system and perhaps you can run it for free for life!

Windmills ar every effective – that is why our parents, grand parent and great grand parents and generations before them used them. Sure then came electricity – cheap, plenty of it etc… but we all know how that has changed.

Windmills won’t work in every application, but with 3+ MPH winds you can aerate your pond for free. We have windmills ranging from 9′ tall for water gardens and larger ones up to 25 feet tall for large ponds and lakes. Our large windmills are capable of producing up to 3 CFM (cubic feet per minute of air) with a 9 MPH wind & 5 CFM with a 15 MPH wind – these are incredible numbers!

So if you are in a location where you can harness the wind – go for it!