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Q - We just enlarged our pond to 125 gallons. What size pump do we need now?
Also, what size pump should we use for a spitter? - BJA
A - For biological filtration, I would recommend a 100 to 300 gallon per hour
(GPH) pump. For your spitter, it depends on the height of the spitter &
the diameter of tubing in the spitter. Normally, a 65 to 140 GPH pump
will work. Many pumps of this size have a flow control on them. - BILL
Q - I was in your store & saw these floating alligators. Would these support the
small turtles & have in my pond? - ALISHIA
A - They are made of a heavy-duty, Styrofoam type material. It should be
buoyant enough to support your turtles. In addition to being decorative, the
floating alligator is a deterrent to the Heron bird, which likes to feed on pond
life. - DON
Q - Would it be better if I use the foam vs. lava rock, to allow easy access to
pump/fountain filter removal & cleaning? - KRISTI
A - In my opinion, the lava rock is easier to keep in place vs. the biocubes. Filter
mat wrapped between the basket & the lava rock is fine & the matting can
be put over the lava rock in the basket as well. - BILL
Q - I have a 2-part pond. The smaller top part has no fish in it and it empties into
the larger part (with fish). I'm wondering if mosquitoes may be hatching in
the top part??? Is there a product available to kill them and is it safe for
the fish? - JOLENE
A - There are a couple of products which will kill the mosquito larvae and are safe
not only for fish, but also dogs, cats & humans. The products are - Mosquito
Dunks or Mosquito Bits, & Microblift's Biological Mosquito Control.
All of these use naturally occurring biological organisms which kill the
mosquito larvae. - BILL
Q - What should I do with my pond pump during the winter months? - KEITH
A - Remove your pump & clean it the best you can. Then store it in a bucket of
distilled water, out of the way but in a spot that the water will not freeze (ex. a
basement or heated garage.) Don't forget to have you aeration kit & heater
running in your pond. - GENE
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