*Keep De-icer working properly with routine maintenance by cleaning off muck and hard deposits. Use Dscale to clean it up.
*Keep what water circulating, 3000GPH and above going through 1 ½” to 2” hose will not freeze.
*Not using the waterfall, put a pump in the middle of the pond and let it bubble up will be sufficient to keep the water circulating and maintain a hole in the ice for oxygen.
*Pondmax pumps EVOII pumps are great for putting on the bottom of the pond to circulate the water, pump is in cage to help protect it from debris build up.
*If you still have algae problems, use Barley extract or Barley bales to help control the algae.
*Use OneFix to help maintain water clarity and help keep maintain healthy levels of Nitrite.
Check out Blue Thumb distributing site, J&J has been working with them since 2008.
Why BlueThumb?
-Skimmer boxes and Waterfall boxes are more sturdy and rigid.
-Skimmer and Waterfall boxes have stainless steel screws that are self-tapping for easy attachment of liner.
-Illumiflow pumps are energy efficient! Water cooled, no oil.
-Pump Canyons and Skimmer boxes have a spin well molded in the box for easy installation of a water fill valve.
-Great selection of Real Stone Fountain Kits.
-BlueThumb products are made in the U.S.A., Saginaw, Michigan.