This is a picture of an Aquascape Aerator and De-icer in action. Just got it in today! Hopefully you were more on top of this installation than we were!

Here’s a ‘Gentle Reminder’ Checklist:

- Don’t be feeding your fish! They are hibernating and their metabolism is in low gear. Honestly, they aren’t interested in a Christmas dinner.

- If your pump and waterfall are functioning, make sure the ice formations aren’t diverting water outside of the contained area somewhere.

- If you are not running your pump, your aerator and de-icer should be working in conjunction with each other to keep a whole open in the ice to allow for proper oxygenation and gas exchange. Your pump MUST be stored in a container of water in a frost-free location.

- Add AquaMed’s Arctic Blend Beneficial Bacteria. Add 3 oz every other week. You can dump this in right where your aerator and de-icer are working. This will keep your ecosystem in optimum condition during the bleak mid-winter and will definitely make your spring pond clean-out much easier. Not to mention your appreciative fish!

If you have any questions about winter pond maintenance, PLEASE give us a buzz @ 814.696.1920 or stop by. We will be more than glad to help you with your questions!