February 2013 Pond Conditions Calendar
2/9/2013
Water Temp 54*, Air Temp 38-60*, pH 6.7, Nitrate 0
Double filter dump and clean. It has been a few weeks since the pads were really cleaned. The water underneath them was a yucky brown but above them was clear. Fish look fairly healthy and are swimming today. Plenty of algae in the pond if they get hungry. Added a small amount of baking soda to raise PH.
2/24/2013
Water Temp 54*, Air Temp 35-60*
Filter relatively clean. Not much debris in leaf basket since pond has been covered. Changed 150 gallons of water. Weather is still fluctuating from cold to warm days. Several days of rain. Hyacinth and Crocus have popped out of the ground. Fish colors are still strong. They are hovering near the bottom. There is a good layer of string algae growing in the veggie filter and sides of the pond. Plenty for the fish to eat.
Expenses
Water bill $12 – 800 Gallons.
