The Pond Clean-Out Process
- Removing the fish and safely keeping them in oxygenated containers for the duration of the cleaning.
- Carefully removing all plant life.
- Draining all the water from the water feature.
- Removing excess organic debris, known as sludge, muck, and slime.
- Cleaning out filter pads and skimmer boxes.
- Light power washing of the entire pond.
- Perform minor adjustment of stones as needed, thin plants and dead as needed.
- Replacing and chlorinating the water.
- Acclimating the fish and plants to the new water conditions.
At last you’ll be able to see your fishÂ
in the pond like it should be!
An absolute Pond Clean-Out maintains your pond appearance and contributes to a healthy ecosystem. Zion Pond Care recommends that a Pond Clean-Out should be done every 6-12 months depending upon your fish population and surrounding landscape. Zion Pond Care offers complete pond clean-out services, to schedule your Pond Clean-Out just give us a call at your convenience, or for us to come out and attempt to diagnose an issue and provide an estimate, to solve its approximately $80.00. Estimates for general cleaning or maintenance can generally be provided over the phone or via email.