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POND ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST
We at Hampton Roads Water Gardens encourage our patrons to keep certain treatments on hand. Please review the following checklist.
MEDICATIONS MOST IMPORTANT
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| PRODUCT | USES |
| VANISH DECHLORINATOR | Required when adding ANY amount of city water to the pond. Removes chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals. NOTE: Chloramines do not dissolve from water in 24 hours | |
| ORGANICA | Adding Organica after initial pond start up OR after any filter cleaning is necessary. Monthly application highly recommended for the best water clarity and beneficial bacteria balance. | |
| MASTER POND TEST KIT | Helps maintain healthy water conditions by measuring the PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, and Phosphates levels. | |
| POND SALT | Raises the electrolyte level in the water, improving gill function. Promotes a heavier slime coat to protect against disease. Interferes with some of the common parasitic life cycles. | |
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| MELAFIX | Healing agent for bacterial infections and tissue damage. | |
| PIMAFIX | Healing agent for fungal infections. | |
| BROAD SPECTRUM DISEASE TREATMENT | Malachite Green/Formalin treatment. Effective when used for: · Seasonal Preventative: Highly recommend one time dose when water temperatures reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit (Spring startup) · Parasites (EXCLUDING: Anchor Worm and Fish Lice) · Widespread bacterial infections · Extensive fungal infections | |
| POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE | Medicine for Many Diseases. Also helps remove excess organics. |
POND ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST
WATER TREAMENTS
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| PH INCREASE | Any PH reading below 6.4 is concerning and 6.0 or less is deadly for fish and plants. Adding PH increase will help raise PH to a comfortable 7.0-7.5 | |
| PH DECREASE | Fish and plants suffer with PH readings above 9.0. PH decrease helps lower PH to 7.0-7.5 | |
| AMMO-LOCK | Ideally Ammonia reading is 0. This product is a “short-term” solution to detoxify deadly ammonia when filter is not established. It can also be used in fish holding tanks during pond cleanings. | |
| ACTIVATED CARBON | Use for removal of chemicals, medications, odors, and some discolorations. Remains active for about 4 weeks. | |
| POND O2 | Pond fish thrive in oxygen-rich waters and are not tolerant of low oxygen levels. When power outages occur the fish suffer, especially in warm weather. Adding O2 helps relieve the stress. | |
| PHOSPHATE REMOVER | High phosphate levels can lead to water quality issues. Levels between 2.0-5.0 are elevated, problems with clarity may be more prevalent with readings above 5.0 | |
| STRESS COAT | Same as Vanish Dechlorinator. | |
| DEFOAMER | Dissipates foam caused by pollen or spawning. | |
| RAPID CLEAR | Flocculent that rapidly, but temporarily, clears organic cloudiness. |