Home Improvement Information |
|
Fall Pond CleaningBrett Fogle Great question. The answer is it really depends. Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months can be very stressful on your fish. However, if the pond is really dirty and full of muck - then you may want to consider it because all of the decaying organic matter in the pond can cause problems if the pond ices over, and this begins to de-gas and rot. So, I think the best solution, and what we used to do for our clients was do a partial Fall pond cleaning. Heres how to do it: First, get a container that will hold roughly 100 gallons or so, or up to half of your pond volume bigger is better. Then take a pump with a hose, and pump out the relativel clean water from your pond by holding the pump just beneath the water surface. Keep as much of the old pond water as you can. Then, catch your fish if possible and place them into the holding tank of their own clean water. Then you can either net out your leaves and dispose of them, along with any muck that you can get out also. Alternatively, you can then pump out the remaining water and do a thorough clean out, including vacuuming out the pond with a large wet/dry vac this works great!. Then refill the pond back up to the level it was at before disposing of the water, de-chlorinate the water, and adjust the pH to match that of the old water in your holding tank. At this point, start pumping new water from the pond into your holding tub, and then pumping the mixture back into the pond. Do this for 15-20 minutes until the new water mixture matches that in the pond - and then pump the remaining water back into your pond while netting your fish back in as well. But its very important not to expose your fish to new water conditions too quickly as differences in temperature and pH can cause extreme stress to your fish, affect the immune system, and even cause shock or fish death. So always be careful when changing water.
| RELATED ARTICLES Bathroom Remodel - The Plan Planning a bathroom remodelEach home project of this nature can be broken down into 5 distinct steps.Following through each step will help this often confusing process make more sense and produce a better outcome. 25 Tips and Tricks for an Organized Move Worried because youre moving soon This really doesnt have to be a stressful, chaotic time. Here are some tips to help you achieve a successful, organized move. Tips For Breaking Away From White Wall Paint Paint is one of the most affordable and easiest ways to change a room. But choosing the right paint colors for your home can seem like an overwhelming task. A Primer of Popular Traditional Furniture Styles Whatever your individual style or taste, it is important to know how to identify each style. If your best friend brags about the “To-die-for Louis XV side chair, “dah-ling”,” would you know what the heck she was talking about Well, here is a primer on furniture types that will help you appear to be an expert whatever your neighbor buys next! Quick Housecleaning Tips For Your Home Ah Yes! The house is a mess...again! Why do I even bother attempting the impossible Ill tell you why I do it. For one thing, I dont like living in a mess. Another reason is that People tend to show up unexpectedly. Is There a Fungus Among Us Mold has taken hold! Not that the microbes have reached out and grabbed us, but rather they have captured our attention. A rash of recent high profile media stories have petrified many people with concerns for both their health and finances. While it is true in some situations that variations and concentrations of mold can kill us both physically and financially, in the vast majority of cases mold problems can be remedied simply and economically. Comparing Types Of Conservatory Blinds The cost of furnishing a conservatory can catch many people out, in fact it can often cost more than the conservatory itself. Conservatory Blinds can be very expensive so it is important to know what the choices are and what value a particular blind will bring. This article looks at the most common types and discusses the individual merits of each one. How to Grow Cucunbers The versatile cucumber cucumis sativus is tasty pickled, in a salad, as a salad, in a sandwich, or just eaten raw. How to grow cucumbers depends largely in part on how you plan to eat them. Cucumbers come in over 120 varieties that range from small picklers to large slicers and from dark green to the yellow of the lemon cucumber. They come “burped” or burpless, seeded or without seeds. The Right Shower Curtain For Your Bathroom! A shower curtain can add the perfect touch to any bathroom.Whether you like simple pastel colors or more elegant designs, be sure to choose the shower curtain that compliments the look of the rest of the bathroom.Fortunately, there are many shower curtain designs to choose from.Patterns of almost all kinds and a full spectrum of colors are available, so be sure to hunt around till you find the shower curtain that is just right for your bathroom.While bathroom supplies and bathroom accessories are also very important to the way a bathroom looks, a shower curtain will more often than not be the focal point in any bathroom.Fortunately, most shower curtains are very inexpensive, though some of the higher quality models do tend to cost a little more. Why Are There So Many Different Light Bulbs There are many different types of light bulbs. Each has its own uses and requirements. Some can save you some extra money because they are energy efficient. There are also many different brands. You can also often find discount light bulbs to save some money. Learning the differences will help you choose what is right for you. How to Decorate your Space with Wall Art If a room in your house lacks character, by simply placing some fine art prints on the walls can actually make quite an impact. Wall pictures are a necessary accessory in your home and are great to tie in with the rooms style and color accent. Before you go off to buy some new pictures for your walls there are a few things you need to plan and decide upon. Here is a quick guide on how to decorate your space with wall art. Brighten Up Your Patio With Sun Catchers Sun catchers add sparkle and beauty to any room in your home. Far beyond the paint-n-bake sun catchers of childhood, sun catchers come in a huge variety of styles that dazzle the eye. Why Laminate Flooring Is The Perfect Choice For Family Households If youve ever had carpets or vinyl flooring youve probably had your share of stains, spills, and rips that no matter what you do, you cant quite wash out.Or perhaps the family pet has scratched the carpet edging, or even worse - had a bathroom mishap on the childrens favorite playing area New-age Paint Thickening & Rheological Additives : Solvitex & Solvizen For Paint Manufacturers worldwide, there has come a radical new development in the legion of Thickening Agents & Colloidal stabilizer for Aqueous Latex Paints. So far most of the companies producing aqueous Paint emulsions, the most preferred thickening agent was Hydroxy ethyl cellulose HEC. The HEC based thixotropic additives is produced by some of the renowned multi-national companies such as Hercules, Akzo Nobel & Dow. Chairs, Rockiing Chairs and Other Comfortable Places To Park It! A chair is one of the best inventions ever made. If youve been standing a long time what can appeal more to the eye than a comfortable chair. Chairs are an essential part of any room. One of the first things a person looks for when entering a room is a chair to sit down on. Chairs, bean bag chairs, rocking chairs, kitchen chairs…they’re all part of the essential furniture in any home. Who wants to sit on the floor when visiting your home Modern civilization means that today we have comfortable, stylish chairs to sit on and enjoy what were doing. Electric Radiant Floor Warming: the Affordable Luxury ARA - Mountain climbers have an old saying: "Dont cheat your feet." A homeowner might consider this advice when building or remodeling a bathroom or kitchen floor. Realign your budget - purchase your first piece of fine art If you dont have at least one piece of fine art in your home, then you just have no idea what you are missing out on. Whether an original or reproduction piece, fine art adds warmth, beauty and interest to every room. So why is it that people tend to spend lavishly on furniture, carpets and accessories, but do not provide in their budget for the piece that could be the focal point of the room How To Conduct A Home Inventory How To Conduct A Home Inventory Materials for Building Window Shutters Shopping for window shutters can become confusing because of the huge variety of materials used and promoted as superior.The construction methods of a shutter unit, including the materials used, contributes greatly to the overall cost of shutters purchased.However, a well-constructed unit made out of high-quality materials will also last longer and look better than something less than ideal.Following is an outline of various woods and synthetic materials that are often used in building shutters. If You Have Any Antique Clocks...Keep Them. They May Be Valuable Keepsakes Been shopping for antique clocks lately It’s strange that when something is new they are fascinating and cutting edge. Then they become a common place. After a century or so, they become rare, untouchable museum pieces or antiques. An antique clock is not different. It acts as a representation of the time past, a reflection of the culture transformed. Or it may just look great! |
home | site map |
© 2005 |