Cleaning A Koi Fish Pond

How To Clean A Pond In Rochester New York (NY)

Acorn recommends fully draining and cleaning your koi fish pond at least once every year, otherwise you might have to deal with other problems such as increased maintenance or fish health issues not to mention possible increased repairs for your pond or pump.

Items Needed Should You Decide To Do It Yourself

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For a thorough pond cleaningand to protect yourself and your fish efficiently, we recommend using the following equipment (pictured in illustration to the left).

Steps Involved For A Successful Pond Cleaning.

• Drain your pond down until there are just a few inches of water. Store some of the pond water in a holding tank and keep tank covered & aerated.​

• Carefully collect your koi & fish and put them in the tank with the pond water.​

• Drain the rest of the water out of the pond and remove large debris.​

• ​Power wash the rock & gravel in the entire pond and remove all sludge & muck.

• Trim & deadhead all aquatic water plants.

• Vacuum out the waterfall filter & skimmer.

• Clean & rinse all filter media(replace filter pads every year) & inspect the waterfall pump intake.

• Adjust any dislodged rocks & inspect your lighting system.

• Start adding water to the pond as well as de-chlorinator.

• Acclimate your pond fish and re-introduce them to the pond.

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Hire A Pro To Clean Your Pond In Rochester New York (NY)
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We do most of our pond cleaning & in the spring but we offer the service all year long. Cleaning a fish pond is dirty, back breaking, hard work. Let us do the heavy lifting of cleaning your pond. We can set it up so it is easy to take care for the rest of the year and you can maintain it yourself.

We Recommend Fully Draining & Cleaning Your Koi Fish Pond At Least Once Every Year Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls Can Help You, Call Us 585-442-6373

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