Our 10 Steps To Your Successful Spring Clean Out

1. Start Draining the Pond - An inexpensive pump or a sump pump is sufficient. Be sure you use some of the pond water to fill a container with pond water for the fish.
2. Disconnect the Circulation System - This will allow the water in the plumbing to drain out.
3. Catch the Fish - Drain the pond down to the lowest shelf in order to catch fish easily and safely.
4. Remove Debris - Once the pond is drained, remove the large debris like leaves and twigs.
5. Wash the Pond - A 1,500 psi pressure washer or a high-pressure nozzle on a garden hose is recommended for pond cleaning.
6. Rinse the Pond - Rinse the pond from top to bottom with a garden hose without the high-pressure nozzle. This will help wash any remaining pond debris from under the rocks. As the dirty water accumulates on the bottom, continuing to pump it out.
7. Clean the Filters - Spray the filtration media until relatively clean and rinse down the inside of the filter units.
8. Refill the Pond - Pull the clean-out pump out and begin re-filling the pond.
9. De-chlorinate the Water - Most city water contains chlorine and chloramines and should be treated with a de-chlorinator before fish are introduced.
10. Acclimate the Fish - A spring clean-out can be stressful to fish, so proper acclimation is suggested to decrease stress and avoid future health problems. In order to properly acclimate your fish, you'll want to slowly introduce it to the water by floating them in the pond fish and adding pond water little by little before letting them in.

Now your pond is officially ready for spring! ​

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How We Clean Out Ponds & Water Features 

"Our backyard koi pond was in a sorry shape. It had been a couple years since we had drained and cleaned it, plants overgrown, underwater lights not functioning, etc. I’ve seen the Pondscapes trucks around town for years and had been flirting with call them. I am so glad I did - they came out within 1.5 weeks, it took 3 men over 3 hours to get it clean. It looks amazing. They also replaced my lights, took great care of the fish and cleaned up so nicely before they left. I am so impressed that I just signed up for their monthly maintenance/care plan. Highly recommend." - Todd Abbott (Google Review)

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What We Do To Protect Your Fish During A Clean Out

"Chrissy and King came and did a full cleanup and restore of my water feature. It is so nice to see clear water and clean rocks again!!! They gave me some good advice on how to keep it clean.
Very Happy!!" - Gary Schoenfeld (Google Review)

Pond Clean Out Time-Lapse

"My husband and I contact Pondscapes twice a year to clean the tree debris out of our pond, as well as some of the algae that adheres to the rocks. After their visits the pond looks like new! They rearrange a few of the stones and plants just a bit so the look never gets old." - Margot Rott (Google Review)

"I wish I could give more than five stars in this rating. The Pondscapes of Charlotte staff and crew are all top-notch. Our pond was in terrible shape and they "saved the day" to make it enjoyable again. The crew was punctual, efficient, and super polite. They left our yard in fine shape and were a pleasure while they were at our home. We are very grateful!!" - Joan Lachance (Google Review)

Pond and filters were thoroughly cleaned and we liked the attention given to detail (rearranging the rocks, plants, pebbles) to make the pond look aesthetically more pleasing. The free goldfish added to the pond when all work was completed was unexpected and a pleasant bonus! Our pond looks great and the water looks and smells clean!" - Janelle Danchenka (Google Review) 

 

Pond Cleaning Is Essential For A Healthy Pond

Does your Charlotte & southern Piedmont & northern South Carolina area fish pond need a full spring pond cleaning this season or does it just need to be tidied up a little? There are a couple of things that you can look for to help you decide. First, if there is a layer of “crud” at the bottom of the pond and the water is dark in color, it would be a good idea to do a full pond drain and clean-out.  On the other hand, if there is just a small amount of debris that you can stir up and capture with a net and the water looks clear, a little tidying up is all that’s in order and a spring start-up will suffice. Either way if you live in the Charlotte NC surrounding areas contact us to do it right.

Cleaning Your Pond Doesn't Need To Be A Complicated Process

There is a lot of conflicting information out there about the do's and don'ts of pond and water garden cleaning and maintenance so your head may be spinning, wondering which steps are necessary and which ones aren't. The whole point of installing your pond in the first place was to reduce the stress in your life, not add to it.

Cleaning your pond doesn't need to be a complicated process, you just need to know the basic steps and the basic tools and supplies to do it right. 

We service all the areas surrounding Charlotte North Carolina (NC)

​Fort Mill, South Carolina
Weddington, Huntersville, Concord, Davidson, Cornelius, Belmont, Gastonia, Matthews, Mooresville,
Rock Hill, Waxhaw, Stallings, Monroe, Kannapolis, Hickory, Tega Cay, Salisbury, Newton, Midland,
Pineville, Indian Trail, Mount Holly, Wesley Chapel​