We build our water features with an eye to keeping maintenance to a minimum, but a certain amount of attention is still required.
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The following prices are intended as a guide only, prices may vary according to location and specialist requirements.
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Basic
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• Remove fish & plants • • Clean pond & pump
• Visual inspection of filters |
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prices from £100
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Basic +
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As above plus:
• Clean filters & filter media |
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prices from £150
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Complete
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As above plus:
• Replace U.V. tube
• Check all pipe work & electrics
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prices from £200
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We also carry a large stock of solvent weld pipes & fittings in most sizes, we can also supply and fit new pumps, filters, U.V.s or alter your system to your needs.
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Once we've swept, up the site and taken away the construction debris, we do not consider that our job is complete. Most of our business comes through personal recommendations by existing clients, so once a job is done, we are still one phone call away from offering you continued support and advice.
We have a personal interest in keeping koi and we have built up a wealth of knowledge that we are only too happy to share with you.
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We want to see you get the most from your pond in the years to come and maintenance is crucial to keeping your pond in tip top condition. If your needs change we can fit new parts, such as different filters or add sections to our existing design. We offer a range of service packages to clean the pond and replace filters, restock fish and plants. We can also recommend addditional features for your continued enjoyment.
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FILTRATION |
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On the majority of ponds, filters are an essential part of the design. We design systems that are low maintenence, unobtrusive and cost effective.
Siting and design are crucial in any construstion. We give very careful consideration to the siting and layout of any cabling, ducting and piping.
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A great looking pond is only half
the story, without the correct filtration, any maintenance becomes a repetitve nightmare. Not only that, with poor filtration the fish suffer and the results can prove costly.
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filter installation of vortex gravity
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we will often hide filters under decking, it's an unobtrusive solution that allows easy access for general maintenance.
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REPAIR WORK
Should your pond fall into disrepair we offer a number of solutions to bring your old pond back up to spec, with patching, partial rebuilds and pond extensions/alterations. |
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The four images above show an example of a patched pond.
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EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
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Sometimes your original equipment specifications need to be upgraded, it may have been a design oversight or that specific situations/conditions apply to your pond. In any event, we can offer help and advice in order to get you pond running the way it should.
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Top left: The Tricleback tower filter, designed and constructed by P.J. Glassfibre
top right: other examples of upgrades we have installed.
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WHY SHOULD YOU TEST YOUR PONDWATER?
It's important to check pond water regularly, not only for the well being of your fish, but in order to reduce the growth of unwanted algae.
Bacteria breaks down fish excrements and other waste products in the pond, producing ammonia and nitrates - both are very toxic to fish. Nitrate promotes the growth of unwanted algae, therefore it is important to test your water for high readings. A simple water test kit can help you perform this easy job. Try to get a kit with a CARBONATE HARDNESS test included as water hardness plays an important part in stabilising the ph value of your water.
The total carbonate hardness of the pond should be between 5-10dkh, the ph value will vary considerably if the hardness is lower which will lead to considerable stress for the fish. As the water starts to get warmer fish will get more active and begin to feed, the OXYGEN levels in the water will start to fall, and on warm nights these levels can become dangerously low and can kill large koi. Look for your fish gasping on the surface and at the water, and at water returns to your pond.
Water splashing splashing back into the pond is a good way of airiateing the water. Also invest in an oxygen test kit and if need be, an air pump or airiateing bottom drain. Another inexpensive way of adding oxygen into the water is by fitting a venturi on the return pipe to the pond. This air if free, but it is wise to install valves or demountable couplings before the venturi so if it gets blockd you can remove and clean it.
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HOW THE NITROGEN CYCLE WORKS...
Protein substances such as food leftovers and fish excrement, feed the bacteria and are broken down into harmless ammonium or toxic ammonia. Ammonia is formed when the ph level of the pond is below 7 stronger ammonia occurs with rising ph levels.
If you click the image below, it will take you to a table that you can print out and record your water tests on...
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Nitrosomonas bacteria
process ammonium (NH4), ammonia (NH3)
and oxygen (02) into nitrate
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Nitrobacter bacteria
process nitrite (N02) and oxygen into nitrate(N03)
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Planting well balanced, submerged and bog plants keeps nitrate and Phosphate (P04) levels down. Best suited are fast growing species such as hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum)
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