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Algae Bloom

I am trying everywhere to try and get a solution to a serious algae problem in our pond. We have had all three main kinds of algae pretty much all season, although the string algae was a little later getting started. As the end of the season approaches, ...

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Ammonia Test Accuracy

We are at present using your Ammonia Test Kit for testing Ammonia levels in our fishing lakes.

My questions are as follows:

Are the tests accurate and do they rely on temperature, PH and oxygen levels for the readings. If so what s ...

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Bulk food purchases

The outlet I purchase my pond fish food at has recently installed bulk bins and offers brand names at reduced prices. Should I take advantage of these tempting prices?

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Buying fish food

How much fish food should I buy?

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Children and Ponds

What must I consider if I have children?

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<p>Choosing the right pump</p>

How do I select the right Laguna pump for my pond?

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Clear water right away

Will I get clear pond water right away?

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<p>De-Icer Troubleshooting</p>

Are there any recommendations for proper installation and maintenance of the Pond De-Icer - PT-1642?

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Deck Pond in Wish Magazine

One of your deck ponds was featured in an issue of Wish Magazine. It is described as a 33' x 34' pond and is square with a small waterfall. I cannot find it on your site, but would appreciate knowing the model number and details about it, including wher

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Different Nitrate test readings

What can cause different readings in Nitrate Test Kits?

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Drop Sizes

Your instructions say to use 5 drops of each reagent but one bottle is 10 mL and the other is 16 mL. Something doesn't seem right--one's going to run empty before the other. Are the instructions correct?

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Eliminating algae

I have a small 100 gal pond that is spring fed and sun exposed for 6 hours / day
I have a few pond plants and 4 2' gold fish & 1 4' gold fish
Even with the cold water and 20 Gal / hour fresh water I get algae. I don't feed the fish that much or ...

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Extend the riser stem on a Laguna pond pump

My pond is 4'6' to 5' deep. Is there a riser supplied with Laguna pumps long enough to permit a fountain jet to be operated?

If not, is there any way to extend it?

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Extra pieces with UV Sterlizer

What are the extra pieces that come with the UV Sterilizer?

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Feed until they stop eating

My koi and goldfish seem hungry all the time. Should I feed them till they stop eating?

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Feeding different sized fish

I currently feed a hard pellet food to my koi and goldfish.The smaller specimens have a hard time in obtaining food, which results in having to overfeed the adults, what do you recommend?

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Feeding Frequency

My neighbor has a garden pond stocked with goldfish and Koi and feeds them only once or twice a week, is this enough?

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Feeding Koi

My koi constantly consume the floating roots of my pond plants, does this mean they are hungry, should I feed more?

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Fermentation products in Laguna Premium

I reviewed the ingredients on the label of the new Laguna Premium Food Sticks that my fish adore. What are fermentation products?

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Filter Storage for the Winter

What is the best way to store the filters for the winter

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Fish in ponds

Can I put fish in my pond?

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Floating food contributes to loss of balance?

I was recently told that floating fish foods can cause my fish to float at the surface and/or lose their balance, is this true?

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Food clumps after purchase

My fish food seems to clump together a month or two after I purchase it, why?

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Fountain expense

Is a fountain expensive to own?

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Goldfish doesn't eat

I purchased goldfish yesterday and tried to feed them today, they are not eating, what is wrong?

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Green Water

How can I prevent a pond from becoming cloudy or green?

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Holding Color Card Correctly

How do I hold the Color Card for proper readings?

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How do I know my Powerclear Max UV Sterilizer/Clarifier is working?

I am on my second PCM5000 unit. I have no idea if this thing is working. It got warm on the circuit board side when I first put it online and it seemed to go cold. Is there any way to be sure this thing is lit? It seems to be doing the same thing as the ...

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<p>Impeller for a Laguna Power Jet or Max Flow pump</p>

Where can I find an impeller for my Laguna Power Jet or Max Flow pump?

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Laguna Barley Straw Discoloration

I added the recommended amount of barley pellets to my pond and the immediately turned my pond water a dark rust color. I removed them after several hours and 24 hours later, the pond is still dark. Why did that happen and is it harmful?

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Laguna Barley Straw Instructions

How do I use Laguna Barley Straw Pellets correctly?

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Laguna Bio Booster shelf life

What is the shelf life of Bio Booster? Is it written on the packaging?

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Laguna De-Icer Heater Instructions

In the instructions to my Pond de-icer I noted that the de-icer thermostat will turn on the de-icer when the water temperature is less than 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees F). Surely you mean 33 degrees F and 1 degree Celsius??

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Laguna Foaming Head doesn't foam

I have a fountain in the garden with a Laguna Power Jet 5000 pump in it. It's not on a waterfall or a spitter, just a simple jet. I currently have on it only (the part number of the attachment is PT-645) a simple plain piece of pipe that I think is called ...

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Laguna Foods contain Vitamin C

Do all Laguna foods contain stabilized Vitamin C?

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Laguna Impeller Replacement part order

I need to order a new impeller for a Laguna Power Jet 5000

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Laguna Non-Kink Hosing

What is your non kink tubing made of?

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Laguna Phosphate Control

Are the bacteria in this product aerobic or anaerobic?

What type of media do they require to grow on (sand, gravel, BioMax)?

What temperature range do they require / what is their ideal temperature range?

Is this product s ...

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Laguna Pond Clean for Aquariums

I was told that Laguna Pond Clean will help get rid of green algae in my 55 gal. fresh water tank. I have tropical fish (guppies/platies/neon tetras/black skirt tetras/upside down cat/flower shrimp) and plants as well.

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Laguna Pond Food Benefits

My koi are extremely colorful and healthy. Are there additional benefits Laguna pond foods would provide?

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<p>Laguna Pond Pump is not working</p>

My Laguna 7000 Pond Pump, bought two years ago is not working. How do I proceed?

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Laguna Products and Live Plants

How do Laguna Algae Products affect rooted plants?

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Laguna Pump Impeller Shafts

Why does the rod supporting magnet keep breaking?What material is it made?

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Laguna UV Sterilizer and Aquariums

What is the proper flow rate for a Laguna Pond Sterilizer when used for an aquarium?

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Loose test tube cap

The cap is loose on my test kit's test tube

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Max-Flo vs PowerJet Pumps

Are the Max Flo pond pumps - the Max Flo 600, 900 etc - the very same pump that is included in the Power Jet pump kits?

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Opening a Pond in Spring

How do I restart a pond after the winter? What do I do with the Pumps and the filters?

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Oxygen in the pond

Why is oxygen so important in my pond?

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Pet Health Concerns

I am concerned about the health of my pet, what do I do?

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Phos-X Phosphate Remover in Saltwater

Is Phos-X safe to use in salt water reefs?

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Phos-X Resin Recharge

How do I recharge Phos-X Phosphate Remover?

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Plants in the pond

What types of plants are ideal for my garden pond?

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Pond depth

How deep should my pond be?

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Pond Liner Installation

I just bought a pond liner, how do I install it?

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<p>Pond Liner Installation</p>

I just bought a pond liner, how do I install it?

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Pond Pump Maintenance

What sort of maintenance is required with a garden pond?

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Pond Pump Specification

How do I decide what pump is right for my pond?

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PowerJet 10000 warranty

I bought a PowerJet 10 000 in January 2005. I wanted to wait and install in warmer weather but the store I purchased from said the warranty would be void.

I put the pump in the pond in February. I went to clean it today and the pipe that go ...

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Powerjet Freeflow 600 maintenance and repair

Powerjet Freeflow 600. It worked fine the 1st year but had trouble last year with pump not starting on its own - there is a problem with the motor. I have ended up going to the expense of buying another PowerJet pump to get my pond up and running. I under ...

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<p>Pre-Formed Liner Installation</p>

How do I install a pre-formed liner into my backyard?

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Pre-Formed Liner Installation

How do I install a pre-formed liner into my backyard?

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<p>Pump Impeller under warranty?</p>

My retailer says I cannot have a new pond pump impeller under warranty, is this true?

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Recharge Laguna Phosphate Remover

How do I recharge Laguna Phosphate Remover?

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Reduced flow by reducing power

Can I reduce the power to the pump to decrease the flow?
Will this hurt the unit in any way?

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Replacement bulb for Laguna Sterilizer

Where can I get a replacement bulb for my UV sterilizer PT-1656, 25 Watt?

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Replacement bulb for Sterilizer PT1656, 25 watt

Replacement bulb for Sterilizer PT1656, 25watt

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<p>Replacement impeller for Laguna Power Jet or Max Flow pump</p>

Where can I find an impeller for my Laguna Power Jet or Max Flow pump?

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<p>Restarting after winter</p>

How do restart my Pond after the winter?

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Running Laguna Equipment through the Winter

Should I run my Laguna Equipment during winter?

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Size Requirements for Pump to run Fountain and Waterfall

We have a 120 Gal Pond. We need a Pump that has a Waterfall hose so it Runs Fountain and waterfall together. So the Pump must run 2 things simultaneously

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Solar powered accessories for ponds

I have found solar powered accessories for ponds in the states and wonder if you or if you know where we can obtain these in Canada. Or why can't we.

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Solar powered accessories for ponds

I have found solar powered accessories for ponds in the United States and wonder if you or if you know where we can obtain these in Canada. Or why can't we.

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Spirulina

Spirulina is an excellent supplement for human beings, is it effective for fish too?

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Spitter pumps

What pump do you recommend using with Laguna spitters?

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<p>Starting a new pond</p>

How do I start a new pond? Any tips

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Swim bladder problems

If I feed a floating food to my pond fish will they develop swimbladder problems or loss of balance?

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Trout Chow exclusively

My koi and goldfish love eating trout chow, their growth rate is amazing, is it ok to feed exclusively?

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Trout Chow for Goldfish

My Goldfish love trout chow and appear very full-bodied and healthy, is this a good food for them?

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UV Sterilization

Is the production of UV in PT-520 Laguna PowerClear UV Sterilizer UVA, UVB or UVC.

If UV can kill algae, why can't the sun light just kill the algae in my pond?

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UV Sterlizer is operating

How do I know my UV Sterilizer is working?

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UVC Bulb in Pressure Flo

The UVC bulb in my Pressure Flo is not lighting up. Is it a faulty bulb?

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UVC Life Expectancy

Do the UVC lamps lose effectiveness with age, even though they remain lit? How often should I replace my lamp?

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Variety in Feeding

Is it sufficient to feed only one formulation of Laguna Premium Koi & Goldfish Food Sticks?

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Water Clarifiers

I bought your product called Clear Fast. I have two ponds outside (fairly shaded) and cannot get the green water to clear no matter how much I change the filters. The instructions on this product say not to overdose. How often can I put the product in? ...

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When to feed more - When to feed less

Are there times when fish should be fed more or less frequently?

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