sera guide - My pond

24 As mentioned before, maintenance mea- sures in a pond do not cause too much work if you observe some basic rules. Some seasonal aspects should also be considered when feeding the fish. Here you will find out how you can enjoy your pond throughout the year: The pond year back into operation. sera pond filter bio- start is poured over the filter media so they will be settled by filter bacteria. You should check the most important water parameters and adjust them if necessary (especially monitor the KH!). Excess nutrients must be bound with sera pond phosvec as to prevent algae (please also see: “What to do against algae?”). sera pond bio humin (immediate help) ad- ditionally helps shading the pond by giving the water a clear, amber colored tint. This prevents algae growth, and the fish feel vis- ibly well in crystal clear water. For fish, spring is the most critical time in the pond. Temperatures that sometimes vary strongly between day and night lead to digestion stopping temporarily. It is there- fore important to commence feeding with special, easily digestible food rich in vita- mins. The food types sera KOI Professional Spring/Autumn Food, sera KOI Profes- sional Spirulina Color Food, sera KOI ROYAL, sera goldy, sera goldy gran, sera goldy color spirulina and sera KOI NATURE are in this case ideally suited. Spring Spring is the time of the year in which you lay the foundation for a trouble free pond year. Careful pond maintenance in spring reduces necessary maintenance measures later on in the year. The “basic cleaning” is the biggest measure. Remove leaves and dead plant parts to do so. The sludge that gathered during the previous year must be removed from the bottom with a pond sludge remover. This prevents the formation of rotting sludge in this year. Afterwards, you should change about 1/3 of the pond water. Add sera KOI PROTECT and sera pond bio nitrivec to the water after you topped up the pond. Put the filter 24

sera guide - My pond

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