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Your koi pond needs regular care to keep your fish healthy and the space appealing. Spring is the optimal time to tend to its needs after a long winter. This care plan from Specialty Water Gardens & Landscapes of Columbia, Missouri, will help you keep all parts of this water feature healthy and beautiful.

First, the health of your fish is paramount. With temperatures rising, they’ll be coming out of their winter torpor and ready to start eating again. Start feeding them once temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, matching the food they eat to the gradual warming around them. You’ll also want to add pond salt or other antimicrobial treatments to help the koi fend off infections and parasites. If you’ve turned your pump off for the winter, switch it back on to ensure the water is circulating.

koi pondOnce your koi are cared for, and the temperature is warm enough for them, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty of pond maintenance. This is a good time for a full koi pond cleaning. Skim all debris like fallen leaves off the surface of the water, and pump sludge away from the pond’s bottom. Make sure your filter is also free of any obstruction. Finally, add your preferred forms of algae control, as well as any other water conditioners you need to maintain a healthy ecosystem.

The plants in and around your koi pond also need care at this time. Fertilize according to the needs of your chosen plants, and add any new plantings as desired at the appropriate times. Keep a watchful eye on all parts of your water feature and it will flourish.

Specialty Water Gardens & Landscapes has been serving the Columbia area for a decade. To talk to their staff about your new or existing koi pond, call (573) 819-9025. You can also learn more about these water features from the FAQ on their website. Like Specialty Water Gardens & Landscapes on Facebook for more updates.

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