Pond Maintenance

[Arteolike]

Everyone needs to know this is not an algecide, but is a great alliterative to one if you keep dosing bacteria from the time you start the pond up, it just takes time. But it's never to late.

I just ordered myself a container of some The Pond Digger™ bacteria =)

[ThePondDigger]

@Arteolike Thank you for your ongoing support!!!!

[MAD2be1]

thanks for da info

[ThePondDigger]

@MAD2be1 My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[TheBoaConstrictor95]

I have a question: if I put some cleaner fish, is it really necessary for me to put filters?

[ThePondDigger]

@TheBoaConstrictor95 I do recommend a filter for any body of water that will host fish. All fish produce waste. The filter will reduce your maintenance of changing water. Water changes will still be necessary even with a filter. That is why we use water treatments to improve water quality beyond that. Good Luck.

[Lillypad1134]

I have a turtle (1) a red eared slider and is this "healthy" or "safe" for red eared sliders?

[ThePondDigger]

@Lillypad1134 Yes indeed safe. We use this beneficial bacteria in all of our turtle ponds.

[Arteolike]

When my bacteria sinks (I have yours) My fish eat it? Is it alright for them to do that???

[ThePondDigger]

@Arteolike Not a problem if the fish ingest any of our natural water treatments.

[Arteolike]

When i add the powder to my pond, the fish race over and try to eat it as it settles, is that ok?

[ThePondDigger]

@Arteolike No problem.

[dolittle1992]

is it ok that i dont use bacteria, I have a bog filter and that keeps my water balanced perfectly, should I still add the bacteria anyway

[ThePondDigger]

@dolittle1992 The bog filter does support a great deal of naturally occurring beneficial bacteria. However bogs do accumulate a great deal of pond sludge & muck. Regular additions of our pond bacteria to your bog would improve your water quality and clarity for certain.

[quythu5]

hi theponddigger, i have a problem with my pond, it has green and brown stuff i don't know what it call think is alge, what chemical you think i can use to solve this problem, i also have a uvc run 24/7 please reply thank you

[ThePondDigger]

Hey there, we don't use chemicals, we use organic treatments. Is your pond new? Sounds to me from your description it could be a cycling pond. Give me more information about your pond. How many fish? How many gallons? What type of filtration, etc. PM your mailing address to me and I'll send you some samples.

[DMAXMANIAK]

dude too much book info.. man you dont need all you said... just get ultra clear add avery 2 weeks 1oz each and thats it... algae might change the lever but use pond blocks or F-30 to keep it down... close you book and be more ..... human? naturall? waterver u wanna be

[ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the "KEEPING IT REAL" feedback. I can take it.

We did script this video and I believe it feels a bit bookish however we have had pile of requests over the years to explain beneficial bacteria to this degree.

I personally love to talk to the camera like I'm talking one on one with someone. My producer gets whacked when I use too much slang! Trying to keep the balance can be a challenge.

Again, thanks for the comment.

Peace,

The Pond Digger

[1DuckWonder]

I think we have a different definition of maintenance and balance. I would like an actual balanced pond that does not require all these additives you mention. Continually adding bacteria or whatever does not strike me as balanced since the pond owner is constantly having to mess with the pond and add all all the stuff you talk about.

So, are there any pond designers who make actual natural ponds that don't need all the additives?

[ThePondDigger]

Most backyard ornamental ponds are overstocked by their owners. I'm guilty too. Thus the need for assistance from natural water treatments.

I only know ONE great pond & eco-system builder that created features that require no additives. He created the seven seas, the great lakes and many others.

Most man-made ecosystems will need a hand every once and a while. We have several features including a 15' deep, 1/4 acre lake that uses no additives with success.

Respectfully,

The Pond Digger

[promontorium]

The last pond I had was perfectly balanced ecologically.I didn't use any filters or pumps. I didn't even have to feed the fish. The water was always clear, the plants, fish, frogs were healthy. But that was only about 80 gallons. I'm guessing the bigger, the more complicated. I'm about to make a larger pond and I'm really loving these videos.

[ThePondDigger]

@promontorium Actually smaller is more complicated than larger ponds. You must of found the perfect balance! Did you finish your larger pond yet? Post a video!

[1DuckWonder]

I want to enjoy a pond instead of constantly mess with it. Isn't there a company who are real natural pond designers who can get this right?

[ThePondDigger]

Yes there are dozens of great pond designers that get THIS right all the time. Our goal is to educate the homeowners & pond enthusiast so once the pond designers pass the pond on to them they can keep them up and well balanced.

[pondscape]

my water isn't metered. so what i like to do, is have a slight fresh water trickle flow constantly. there is just enough chlorine in there to kill the bad algae -- but not enough to kill the good algae and the pond plants, nor is it enough to harm the fish either. so, no fancy hardware nor chemicals. just some outside the box thinking :)

[ThePondDigger]

Many years ago I had a customer that would drain his spa (with Chlorine) into his fish pond every three months and had great success controlling algae without a fish kill.

When Bromine became popular for spas this client of mine made a switch off chlorine. Well the next time he did his routine and drained the spa into the koi pond, ALL OF HIS FISH DIED! It was a catastrophe.

So yes I have seen success with chlorine in ponds for algae control but it can be dangerous.

Peace,

The Pond Digger

[xpresitnetwork]

The trickle flow I mentioned, is the key. I'd never advise a "full dump" of chlorinated water into a pond. Eeek! Right now I have been successfully experimenting with using a standard electrical water heater as a "cost efficient" means of heating my pond. Not for the winter -- but to keep the temperature stable in this flaky Chicago weather. My pond stays at breeding temperature and my fish are multiplying like rabbits! :D

[xpresitnetwork]

oh and as to avoid confusion, I have more than one youtube profile. i got an email notification and replied using what i am currently signed in as. pondscape and xpresitnetwork. same person. me :)

[izmeister2001]

Hello my father in law and I built this pond but i want the water to be more clear what can i do to have it clear. I posted a video if you may can you check it out...thanks

[ThePondDigger]

I hope my input was helpful. Let me know how things are going.

The Pond Digger

[Venrellin]

i have been using beneficial bacteria weekly for pond maintenance. is it possible to use too much bacteria? if so, what are the consiquences?

[ThePondDigger]

You can't use too much beneficial bacteria in your pond. The only consequence is wasting your money on water treatments.

In fact I will typically do TWO SUPER DOSES of beneficial bacteria to my ponds each year. Once in the Spring and Once in the Fall.

The Pond Digger

[javiakasku11one]

the all season beneficial bacteria is great! ive been using it for 2 months and my water is so clear i can see my turtles at all times now and not worry about having the pond getting really dirty!

[ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the great feedback!

The Pond Digger

[javiakasku11one]

what is the name of the products you used?

is it good for turtle pond also?

[ThePondDigger]

We are using our own formula water treatments on our ponds. The Pond Digger Brand. We have used just about every brand on the market.

We had a professional strength blend marketed for our company and now we offer it to the public on our website and at our retail establishment.

It is great for turtle ponds too! Give me a shout back and I will send you out a sample to try on your pond!

Peace,

The Pond Digger

[javiakasku11one]

that would be great! ive actually been planning on buying an 8oz. all season beneficial bacteria from your website!

i also joined your pond diggers group on myspace those photos of the waterfalls are absolutly beautiful!

[izmeister2001]

Hi where can i get that beneficial bacteria?

[geoffcarter1212]

nice informative video, and well presented

keep up the good work

geogg (pondboy) carter

[dolittle1992]

Good to know.