BRONZE PACKAGE
The Pond Boy introduces the BRONZE Package for the type of pond owner that likes tending to their pond, but could use a little help to get the season started or closed.
In the spring,The Pond Boy will be:
- removing and inspecting your fish as they are transferred into a holding tank with a specialized water treatment
- completely draining the water from the pond
- removing the filter mats to a holding tank to keep bacteria alive
- removing any dead leaves and stems
- dividing the iris and lilies, if necessary
- power washing and flushing the rocks and gravel, repositioning as required, taking extreme care of any plants remaining in the pond
- inspecting/cleaning all equipment, including filter mats and lighting
- installing the skimmer, pump and filter
- fixing any unsettled edges
- filling with fresh water
- adding 'EcoStarter Plus' to remove/detoxify/destroy the chlorine/amonia/chloramines in the water
- adding 'AquaClearer Extreme' cold water bacteria
- acclimating the fish and placing them back in the pond
- turning on the transformer
When the season ends, your Pond Boy will shutdown your pond by:
- removing any tropical plants
- cutting back marginal plants
- removing decaying leaves and debris
- removing the pump
- emptying the filter and skimmer
- disconnecting the check valve
- placing the filter mats at the bottom of the pond until spring
- installing a bubbler or heater
- turning off the transformer
If you have a lot of fall leaves/debris in your pond, you should also do a fall cleaning which helps to ensure that your fish will over winter successfully. A complete fall cleaning consists of the above steps as well as:
- removing and inspecting your fish as they are transferred into a holding tank with a specialized water treatment
- completely draining the water from the pond
- cleaning out of all debris on the bottom of the pond
- filling with fresh water
- adding 'EcoStarter Plus' to remove/detoxify/destroy the chlorine/amonia/chloramines in the water
- adding 'AquaClearer Extreme' cold water bacteria
- acclimating the fish and placing them back in the pond
Package pricing will be determined by the size of your pond and attention needed.
