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Winter 2009 Newsletter
Winter 2009 Newsletter Canadianpond.ca Products Ltd.
New web site : www.canadiandponds.ca
Greetings Friends and Pond Lovers,
After a long break we are finally back to writing our seasonal newsletters to let you know what’s new at Canadianpond.ca, what’s new in the world of pond management and what’s new with our website.
At Canadianpond.ca we are having a blow-out pre-Boxing day sale for the entire month of December! Deals include in stock only, floating fountains, floating islands and bacteria so check out the details online at our new website: www.canadiandponds.ca
Speaking about our new website, please visit and let us know what you think. We have been working on this for the past year and it should be transactional by the Spring. We’ve traded in the funky product pages for a more sleek and standard look that is easier to navigate. We have a new information section where you can read up on relevant pond topics, and as always we can respond to you via phone or email through our Pond Needs form. Feel free to give us constructive criticism if you have a chance. You may notice the original website is still online, this will be so until the new site is transactional.
What’s new in the world of pond management? We have had a busy 2009 season. Some of the top problems involved blue green algae and nuisance aquatic weeds. Here is some advice about each topic:
Blue-Green Algae
Cyannobacteria has been persistent on the planet since the beginning of time so for starters it is best to get use to the inconvenience of it, rather than get obsessed and sell your property over it. However for private pond owners we offer a prevention, a solution and a treatment:
Prevention
-All pond owners must attend to the immediate watersheds of their ponds. This means protecting the shoreline by leaving 5–10 meters of grass un-mowed so that plant roots can absorb surface runoff. Try not to apply fertilizer, compost etc. within 10 m of the shoreline. Provide some shade trees on the south side of the pond to keep pond water somewhat shaded throughout the day.
Solution
-Over the long run, install a lake bottom aeration system and use beneficial bacteria that consume the sludge on the pond floor. This is where the excess nutrients like phosphorous are stored and released when the conditions are right (pH, temperature, etc.) for an algae bloom’s success. Cyannobacteria are particularly abundant in situations where excess phosphorous are present. Combination of aeration and bacteria are the only solutions we know of to address the cumulative effects of nutrient loading from decades of surface runoff.
Treatment
-Consider using a spot treatment of Polypro to kill cyannobacteria. It is an algaecide that when used in the correct dosage, will not harm fish or plants, but will kill the cyannobacteria. Read the label carefully and follow instructions correctly. Not suitable for ponds with koi or goldfish. Best used in the presence of aeration and beneficial bacteria. This is not a long term solution like using bacteria in combination with aeration.
Aquatic Weeds
As surface waters change in chemistry due to global warming, it would appear the habitat for fauna is being replaced by a habitat for flora. In other words, very generally speaking we can expect fewer diverse species of amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals and more aggressive invasive plant species. For us this means, beaches that are weedy, diving from the end of the dock into cool water is now replaced by diving into an underwater grove of slimy stalks, or the nice shallow waters where we hunted for minnows is full of plants we never saw before. What can a pond owner do?
Prevention
Avoiding aquatic weeds can be difficult to prevent except at the onset of pond design where shallow waters can be planted densely with indigenous aquatic plants (helpful plants) rather than leave space for plants you don’t want (invasive non-indigenous plants).
Preventing the spread of invasive aquatic weeds is similar to weeding in the garden, you have to keep weeding them out by hand or weeding with the Weed Rake and/or Weed Razer.
Solution
The best solution we know again is to use the combination of lake bottom aeration and bacteria treatments. Over time this will remove the nutrients that feed the aquatic weeds, thereby weakening their food source, and hopefully killing them slowly. The act of preventing more nutrients from entering the pond is even more important. Having said this, it is extremely difficult to remove weeds once they are well established.
Treatment
We are constantly on the look out for ecological methods to deal with nuisance aquatic weeds. If you know of anything please let us know so we can serve you better. For cattails, we suggest removing the brown seed heads before they pop, and all other weeds, just get in the pond and pull them out!
 CLEAROUT SALE Overstock items available at discount pricing. Buy 2009 systems for the 2010 season and save! Call 450-243-0976   AQUAMASTER AERATION SYSTEMS  The AquaMaster® series of pond aerator is a super-efficient, affordable and safe system. Max. 8.4 cfm @ 25psi, includes ventilated cabinet, compressors and diffusers assemblies. Call for details on these clearout items.• Manufactured by Gast and Thomas • 1/3 & 1/2 HP 120V & 240V 1 phase Piston • 3/4 & 1 HP 120V & 240V 1 phase Rotary Vane • Thermal overload motor protection • 2 Year Warranty Aqua Air 4 Deep Water Aeration System Manufacturers List: $3540 Sale Price: $3000 Aqua Air 3 Deep Water Aeration System Manufacturers List: $3330 Sale Price: $2830 Aqua Air 1 Post Mount Aeration System Manufacturers List: $1500 Sale Price: $1275 KASCO FLOATING FOUNTAINS  Kasco Marine's floating aerating fountain are a classic design great for residential applications or smaller farm ponds. Now with Larger Display Patterns and Redesigned Float! The classic Kasco "V" pattern gives these fountains a beautiful aerating pattern that will improve water quality and aesthetics of any pond or body of water. We have some complete fountain packages available at a discount price to close our season. Kasco 2400VFX 1/2 HP fountain with 100' cord Manufacturers List: $1330 Sale Price: $1199 Kasco 3400VFX 3/4 HP fountain with 100' cord Manufacturers List: $1567 Sale Price: $1410 Kasco 4400VFX 1 HP fountain with 100' cord Manufacturers List: $1981 Sale Price: $1785 VERTEX AERATION SYSTEMS  This picture shows the two compressors and manifold system inside the QuietAir Cabinet of a Vertex system. Every Vertex aerator is built to last long and to perform well, period. Vertex offers top-of-the line aerators for any sized pond or lake which are easy to install. These systems come with rust-proof aluminum cabinets that are guaranteed against rust for life. With the self-sinking diffuser assemblies and self-sinking tubing you will spend less time and energy installing your system and more time enjoying your pond.Vertex Air-1XL Sale Price: $1399 Vertex Air-4XL Sale Price: $3470 POND PUMPS ON SALE  Creating stunning waterfalls in your pond or water garden can be a way to add circulation and aeration. The sound of a small decorative fountain or the water cascading over a rocky waterfall can be soothing and add drama to your pond.
HIGH CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL PUMPS  These solid submersible pond pumps are used when maximum flow is required like for creating large cascading water features or creating tall fountain displays. The handles are stainless steel, the motor head cover is cast iron, the hose couplings are cast iron and strong plastic, the impeller is cast iron and bronze, the motor casing is stainless steel and the filter strainer is plastic and stainless steel. The barb adapter is included to quickly fit any tubing or hose for a cascade or a fountain.
SMALL POND PUMPS WITH FOUNTAINS  The fountain kits are designed for small ponds with fairly stable water level. The pumps are made with ceramic componants for added resistance. All the fountain kits listed here are equipped with water jets and flow adjusters with side outlets to supply a waterfall or additional accesory. Multiple display nozzles allow you to create single, two tiered or three-level displays and decorative bell patterns. Easy to adjust and install these durable pumps have a full 3 year warranty. The motor has a thermal protection to prevent damage to the pump and the double-grid filter uses no sponges so these systems are very low maintenance. All units have a 20' long submersible electrical cord and run on standard 110 V household current. 
KOENDERS WINDMILLS  Windmills built by Koenders have an extremely efficient direct drive system that transfers energy simply and effectively with very few moving parts. This friction reduction results in a windmill that is more reliable, efficient and of course windmill maintenance is thereby greatly reduced which means your investment maintains value. The compressor is the heart of any windmill aeration system for ponds and lakes and a Koenders Windmill has a sealed ball-bearing crankshaft that is attached and rotated by the large surface area blades.A low wind velocity will suffice to initiate blade rotation which will transfer energy from the ultra-strong crankshaft to the connecting rod which has one or two diaphragms connected to it . Koenders 24' Single Diaphragm Aerating Windmill Kit Windmill, 100` Airline, 1 Airstone, Foot Valve, Pressure Release Valve, Hose Connector Pack, Pivot-Pair to til windmill Manufacturers List: $1599 Sale Price: $1295 Koenders 20' Single Diaphragm Aerating Windmill Kit Windmill, 100` Airline, 1 Airstone, Foot Valve, Pressure Release Valve, Hose Connector Pack, Pivot-Pair to til windmill Manufacturers List: $1395 Sale Price: $999 LG SONIC® SONIC ALGAE KILLERS  The manufacturer claims that it is designed for algae control in small ponds and water gardens. The Ultrasonic LG Sonic® unit includes a underwater transducer that emit ultrasonic waves that purportedly destroy algae although there have not been scientifically proven tests to show such results. Customer feedback has been either very positive or very negative. The LG Sonic® claims to be a safe way to reduce or eliminate filamentous algae, invasive algae and toxic blue green algae without being harmful to humans, animals, plants or fish. The manufacturer claims that the small, easy-to-install transducer is perfect for controlling algae problems in small watergardens. Our results have not been good but if you'd like to try for yourself we are selling our remaining inventory at reduced cost.LG Sonic Pool Manufacturers List: $1599 Sale Price: $735 More information on the LG Sonic Pool LG Sonix XXL Manufacturers List: $3995 Sale Price: $1786 More information on the LG Sonic XXL TELEPHONE ORDERS & HELP DESK TEL: 450-243-0976 Canadianpond.ca Products Limited Our Store and Office Location is: 513 Knowlton Road (Highway 104) Knowlton, Quebec, J0E 1V0 Canada Map Location Office Hours Mon. to Fri. 9-4 pm Eastern Standard Time Email us info@canadianpond.ca Phone for Information: 450-243-0976 Fax : 450-243-1834 |
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