EasyPro PRO SERIES User manual

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1. EPDM rubber liner
2. Liner underlayment
3. Skimmer
4. AquaFallslter
5. Higheciencypump
Installation Instructions for Skimmers,
AquaFalls Filters and EasyPro Pond Kits
EasyPropondkitsinclude
everything you need to
buildprofessionallooking
waterfeaturesincludingthe
industry’s best skimmers and
lters.Pondbuildersacross
thenationhavediscovered
buyingtheirpondsinakit
formismucheasierthantrying
topiecetogethereachjob.
Whenyoubuyacompletekit
you know everything you need
will be onsite and that all items
will work together to give you
agreatlookingpond.
Building
beautifulwater
featuresis
enjoyablewhen
you use the
rightproducts.
EasyPropond
kits make you
look like you’re
aproevenifit’syourrstpond!EasyProskimmersand
ltersweredesignedbypondbuilderswhohadinstalled
theotherequipmentavailableonthemarketbutwanted
something better. The results are these skimmers and
lterswhichwefeelarethenestavailableanywhere.
EVERY POND KIT INCLUDES:
6. Checkvalveassembly
7. Waterfallinstallationkit
8. FlexiblePVCpipe
9. *Underwaterlightkitwithtransformer
10. *Bacteria
*These items are not included in mini pond kits

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INSTALLING YOUR POND - Steps 1, 2 & 3
Oneoftherstthingstobedoneistochoosetheshape
andlocationofthepond.Useanextensioncordor
gardenhosetodeterminepondshape.Onceshapeis
determinedyoucanpainttheoutlineofthepond.This
willallowyoutolayoutthelocationoftheskimmer,
AquaFallsandPVCpipe.Ideallytheskimmerislocated
attheoppositeendofthepondfromtheAquaFallslter.
Thiswillcreatemaximumcirculationthroughthepond.
Thenalstepbeforediggingthepondistoconnectthe
PVCpipetotheAquaFallslter.Bylayingthepipeon
thegroundaroundthepond,youcanusethedirtfrom
thepondtocoverthepipethuscreatingabermtokeep
runooutofthepondandeliminatingtheneedofdig-
gingatrench.
POND BUILDING STEPS
1. Markoutlineofpond
2. Chooselocationofskimmer,lterandPVCpipe
3. ConnectPVCpipetoAquaFallslter
4. Digpond
5. Installunderlaymentandliner
6. Placerocksinpond
7. Rinserocks(optional)andthenbeginllingpond
8. Installskimmer
9. Buildwaterfall/stream
10. Installpump
11. Fill,tweakandtrim
12. Landscapeandcleanup
EXCAVATING POND - Step 4
Top View of Pond
Flexible PVC Pipe
Bottom 24"-30"
Shelf 2 16"-20"
Shelf 1 6"-12" Deep
AquaFalls
Filter
Skimmer Lily
Pockets
Here we are redoing a small pond in front of a business. The
previous pond did not have a skimmer or AquaFalls lter.
The owners wanted the pond larger and a stream added.
Note the shape has been painted and skimmer, lter and
pipe are in position.
Install tting with rubber gasket on the
inside and the nut on the outside.
AquaFalls lters have inlets in each side.
Simply use the side that’s most convenient
and plug the other side or add a ball
valve to make a drain for your lter. Apply a
small amount of silicone to the threads of the
plug before installing in second hole. Be sure
to install plug on the inside of the lter.
After both bulkheads are installed and the second
hole is plugged, apply silicone to the PVC male
adapter and turn into the bulkhead tting. Be sure
both pipe and tting are free of dirt, then apply
PVC primer to both followed by PVC glue. Insert
pipe into tting and allow to set for several minutes
before burying.
See “Installing AquaFalls Filter” page 5 for details on
installing lter. Only bulkhead and PVC ttings need
to be installed at this time.
Be sure AquaFalls lter is installed level from
side to side and tipped forward 1/2" to 1". Be
sure soil under lter is compacted to prevent
future settling.
Pondswithawaterdepthof24"orlessarenottypicallysubject
tolocalordinances,therefore,mostpondbuildersstaywithin
thisdepth.Whenexcavatingtheholeyoucandigafewinches
beyondthedesiredwaterdepthasthestoneputovertheliner
willllinthedepthafewinches.
Pondsshouldbedugwithavarietyofshelfdepthstoaccommo -
dateplants.Marginalplantslikewater1"to12"deepwhilelilies
likeadepthof14"-20".Pocketscanalsobeformedunderthe
linertocreateareastoplantliliesin.
Oneofthemostimportantthingsinbuildingapondistomake
suretheperimeterofthepondislevel.Iftheperimeterisnot
Caution! Always call local utilities before you dig!

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levelthelowareawilloverowwhilethehighareawillextendseveralinchesabovethewater.Atransitorlaserlevelworksgreat
forcreatingalevelsurface.Whenexcavatingtheshelvesavarietyofdepthsaredesirable.Theperimeterofthepondshouldbe
3"-5"abovethewaterlevelyouhavechosenforthepond.Doublechecklengthandwidthofpondasyoudig,besurenotto
exceedlinersize!
EarlierinstepthreeyouconnectedthePVCpipetotheAquaFallslterandlocateditina
wellcompactedlocation.Asyoustarttodigthepondyouwillwanttoputthedirtaround
theltertobeginformingthebermthatwilleventuallyhidethelter.Besurethelterdoes
notmoveasyoupackdirtaroundit.Insomecasesyouwillbuilduptheltertocreatea
moredramaticeect,oryoumayburythelterpartiallyinthegroundtocreateamore
naturaleect.
Onceyouhavedeterminedthewaterlevelofthepond,youcanthendigtheholeforthe
skimmer.Thisholeshouldbedugjustoutsidethenishededgeofthepondandwillneed
tobethefollowingsize:
MiniSkimmer*:16"widex22"awayfromedgeofpondand14"belowwaterlevel
SmallSkimmer*:30"widex22"awayfromedgeofpondand161/2"belowwaterlevel
LargeSkimmer*:45"widex24"awayfromedgeofpondand24"belowwaterlevel
Ideallythewaterlevelinthepondwillbe1"downfromthetopoftheopeningonthefrontoftheskimmer.Onceyouhavedouble
checkedyourmeasurementsyoucansetskimmerinholeandbackllapproximately1/3oftheskimmertoholditinplace.
Youwillneedtomovethisholeback24"fromthepondifyouareusinganextensiontubewithyourskimmer.
EXCAVATING POND (continued)
The illustrations to the right show the location of the skimmer. The hole
for the skimmer should be located just outside the pond unless an exten-
sion tube is used, then the hole should be 24" back from pond’s edge.
Be sure
AquaFalls lter
is level side to
side and tipped
forward 1/2" - 1".
Ideal water
level in nished
pond.
Skimmer
Rocks Water
Inlet
PVC
Pipe
22"
16"
24" Extension Tube
Water Inlet
Skimmer PVC Pipe
Skimmer location with
extension tube.
Skimmer location without
extension tube.
Water Level
Use larger stones
on vertical walls Use 1" - 2" stones
on flat surfaces
1" - 12" Deep
14" - 20" Deep
Plant Pocket
Cross Section of Excavated Pond
INSTALLING UNDERLAYMENT AND LINER - Step 5
Onceyourholeiscompletelyshapedandfreefromsharpobjectsitistimeto
installtheunderlayment.Dependingonthesizeofyourpond,theunderlay-
mentmaybeinseveralpieces.Simplyunfoldtheunderlaymentandplaceinto
pond.Ifmorethanonepieceisneededtocoveryourpond,besurethepieces
overlapafewinches.Walkthroughthepondandmakesurefabricconforms
toallshelvesandplantpockets.Installingthelinerisdonemuchthesameas
theunderlayment.Liners,exceptinlargeoroddshapedponds,arealways
doneinonepiecetopreventtheadditionalworkofcreatingwatertightseams.
Forpondsthatdonothaveastreambeingadded,careshouldbetakentopullallextralinertowardsthe
AquaFallslter.Besurethereisenoughlinertoreachthelterandalittleextratobesafe.Forpondsthat
haveastream,anadditionalpieceoflinerisneeded.Besurethestreamlinerisoversizedasittakesextra
linertomakethetwistsandturnsneededtomakethestreamlooknatural.Wherethestreammeetsthepond
besuretheareawherethestreamlineroverlapsthepondlinerisrunningdownhillandisabovethewater
levelofthepond.Thiswillpreventleakingsincewatercannotrunuphillbetweenthetwopiecesofliner.Ifthe
jointareaisatorbelowthenishedwaterlevelofthepond,seamtapewillbeneeded.
Be sure to
go over the
excavated
hole one
last time
making sure
any sharp
objects are
removed
which could
eventually
wear a hole
in the liner.
Installing the liner ... be sure
to leave a few extra inches of
liner in the pond. These small
wrinkles will be covered by the
stone and will allow the liner
to stretch into place when the
pond is lled with water.

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When placing rocks — start in the
middle and work outward.
Be sure to use a large bead
of silicone around opening.
Hold face plate in place and
line up holes with an awl.
Insert bolts through holes
and secure with nut on
inside of skimmer.
ADDING ROCKS - Steps 6 & 7
Coveringtheentirelinerwithrocksisarelativelynewconceptinwatergardeningbutone
thatcertainlyhasitsbenets.Bycoveringthelinerinrockyouarecreatingamuchmore
naturallookingpond,protectingthelineragainstpuncturesandcreatingadditionalsur -
faceareaforbenecialbacteriatogrowon.Typically6"-12"rocksareusedonthevertical
ledgesinthepond,careshouldbetakenwhenplacingthelargerrocks
sotheydonotdamagetheliner(usescraplinerorunderlaymentpieces
underlargerocks).Startfromthemiddleofthepondandworkyourway
outwardplacingrocksalongtheverticalwallsofthepond(seephotoat
right).Oncethelargerocksareinplace,coveratledgesinsmallrock.
Usually1"-2"stoneor“septicstone”isusedforthis.As you are plac -
ing the large rocks, hide any underwater lights in between the rocks.
Whenhidingthemalwaysleaveextracablebehindthelightsoitcanbe
liftedtothesurfacewhenthebulbneedstobechanged.Besuretolocate
lightssotheyprovidemaximumlightingbutdonotshinetowardsviewing
area.Ifmultiplelightsareused,positionthemsoeachlight’s20'power
cordcanreachbacktotheskimmerareawherepowerisavailable.As
soonasalltherockandlightsareinplacerinsedirtdownfromrocksif
necessarysopondwillbecleanwhenlledandbegintollpond.Ifrock
isnotrinsed,waterwilllikelybecloudywhenpondisrstlled.Thiswill
settleoutwithinonetotwodaysgivingyouclearwater.
Rock Requirements:
A typical 11' x 16' pond will
use approximately:
• 3 - 4 tons of 6" - 18" rock
• 1 - 2 tons of 1" - 2" rock
• Several large rocks are
often used as focal points.
Additional rock may be
needed for streams and
waterfall areas.
INSTALLING SKIMMER - Step 8
Itisnowtimetoinstallskimmer.Earlierwhendiggingthepondyoulocatedtheskimmerintopositionandbacklledpartiallyto
holdthetubinplace.Doublechecktomakesureskimmerisstilllevel.Placealargebeadofsiliconearoundtheopeningonthe
faceoftheskimmer,thenholdlinerup(thisisbestdonebyasecondperson)infrontofopening.Placethefaceplateagainstthe
skimmer with the ange sticking out towards pond(seepicturebelow)andlineupthetopholeswithanawl.Secureinplace
withaboltandwasher.Installthefourcornerboltsrst,theninstallallremainingbolts.Afterallboltsarein,reachinsideface -
plateopeningandcutawaytheliner.Seebelowforinstructionsifusinganextensiontube.Siliconeshoulddryforatleastone
hourbeforebeingsubmersedinwater.Install11/2"bulkheadttinginholeonrightsideofskimmer(whenfacingskimmerfrom
front),thisisyouroverowoutlet.APVCtting(maleadapter)forusewith11/2"andonefor2"areincludedtoconnect
PVCdrainpipe.
EXTENSION TUBE...
EasyPro skimmers are the only skimmer available with an extension
tube. This tube allows you to locate the skimmer 24" away from the pond
making it much easier to hide! The extension tube bolts to the front of
the skimmer just like the face plate would. Use a thick bead of silicone
around the opening on the skimmer then bolt tube to skimmer. The
opposite end of the extension tube has inserts to secure the face plate
bolts. Place a heavy bead of silicone on the face of the extension tube
then place liner over opening and bolt on face plate. Finally, trim out liner.
Be sure the opposite end of the extension tube is
well supported with either compacted dirt or rocks.
Locate underwater
lights in between
larger rocks to
conceal them.

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CONNECTING THE AQUAFALLS - Step 9
Whetheryouhaveanotherpieceoflinerforastreamorplacethe
AquaFallsdirectlybesidethepond,thelinermustbelongenough
toreachtothetopofthelterandleaveseveralinchesofslackto
keeptheweightoftherocksfrompullingthelinerloose.Tocon -
necttheliner,simplyapplyathickbeadofsiliconearoundthe
openingoftheAquaFallslterthenholdthelineruptothefrontof
thelter(againasecondpersonworksbest).Placethestonelipup
totheopeningandlineupthetopholeswithanawl.Placebolts
andwashersinthetopholeoneachside.Thiswillkeeplinerinplacewhileinstallingtherest
ofthebolts.Onceallboltsarein,trimoutthelinerinthewaterfallopening.Becauseour
lipandrockaremoldedintoonepiecenofoamisneeded!If,however,youwanttouse
apieceofrealrockoverthesimulatedrockprovided,youwillneedtoplaceadouble
beadoffoaminbetweentherockstopreventwaterleakage.Placethelegsonthelter
standandplacestandupinthebottomofthelter.Placethelterpadsonthestand.
Filleachblackmediabagfullofyourmediachoice(Bio-Blox,FilterFloss,Bio-Balls,
UltraBio-Media,etc.)or1/2- 2/3fulloflavarock,rinsethoroughlybeforeplacinginto
lter.Werecommendbio-mediasoverlavarockwhichisheavyand
makesltercleaningmuchharder.Also,lavarockishighinmineral
contentwhichcanaddtothenutrientloadinthepond.Bio-mediasare
lightweight,havenoadverseaectonthewaterqualityandarelong
lasting.Camouagethelterbyplacingrocksaroundtheledgeofthe
lter.Useblackfoamtohelpholdrocksinplace.
Also,feelfreetosetrockonthemediabags.This
helpsbreakupthesquarelooktothelter.Ifyou
areusingtheoptionalrockgrate,installitnow.
INSTALLING SKIMMER (continued)
Therearetwoholesontheleftsideoftheskimmernearthetop,onthebackwall*.Thesmallholeisfortheelectricalcable.The
largerholeisfortheexiblePVCpipe.Pipesupto2"indiameterwilltthroughthisopening.Becausetheholeisabovethe
waterline,itisnotnecessarytohaveabulkheadttingortosealaroundthepipe.TheexiblePVCpipeshouldstickthroughthe
backwallapproximately3"-4"intotheskimmer.
EasyProskimmersareavailablewitheitheralterpadrackoralterbrushrack.Witheitherstyle,sliderackintogroovein
skimmerwalls.Whenskimmerneedscleaning,therackscanbeliftedoutandrinsedo.BesuretoinstallthePVCframeinto
theskimmerbeforebackllingthedirtaroundtheoutsideoftheskimmer.Thisframeisasupportthatkeepsthesidewallsfrom
bowingin.Finally,installthedebrisnetontherightsideoftheskimmer,infrontoftheopening.Thiswillcatchallleavesand
debrisasitispulledintotheskimmer.
Pictures of
completed
skimmers showing
lter pad, brushes,
PVC frame and
debris net installed.
*Note:TheEasyProminiskimmerinstallssimilartothelargeskimmersbutduetoitscompactsizehasoutletholesonthesides
oftheskimmertub.InstalltheexiblePVCpipeintoeithersidehole.Usetheoppositeholefortheelectricalcord.Theholeinthe
backwalloftheskimmeristheoverow.InstallbulkheadandandPVCmaleadapterintothishole.Thisskimmerisalsoavailable
withlterbrushes.
Skimmer w/Filter Pad • Part #PS1V Skimmer w/Filter Brushes • Part #PS1FB *Mini Skimmer • Part #PSM
A piece of real rock can be placed over the rock
lip for a more realistic look. Be sure the rock is
a thin piece and be sure the rock is supported
by the waterfall rocks underneath the stone lip.
Using too heavy of a rock could pull the stone lip
away from the lter allowing water to leak out.
The optional rock grate is
ideal for covering the top of the
lters. Set rocks and plants on the
grate to conceal the lter.

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OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC FILL VALVES
Automatic ll valves are a handy way to keep your pond water at the
correct level. The ll valve will replace water lost to evaporation or small
leaks so your pond maintains the correct level. You can connect a garden
hose or tee into your irrigation system.
There are several sizes of water ll valves available. Please contact your
EasyPro dealer for more information or to order.
CONNECTING THE AQUAFALLS (continued)
TheminiAquaFallsinstallsdierentlythantheotherAquaFallslters.Theltertubandstone
liparemoldedintoonepiece.Thelinerisheldtothetub,underthelip,byaplasticstrip
andvebolts.Placeabeadofsiliconeovertheboltinserts,holdupliner,thenattachplastic
striptotubwithboltsandwashers.
Thereisonlyoneinletholeontheminilters.Installthebulk -
headttingintotheholeandtighten.APVCmaleadapterisin -
cludedtoconnectthePVCpipetothelter.Installlterstand,
lterpadsandmediabagasoutlinedonthepreviouspage.
INSTALLING PUMP - Step 10
Yourpondkitincludesacheckvalveassemblywhichallowswatertobe
pumpeduptothelterbutdoesnotallowback-owfromtheltertoskim -
mer.Threadthecheckvalveassemblyintothepumpdischarge.Placethe
pumpintotheskimmer.Ifyourcheckvalvehasarubberboot,slidethe
bootovertheexiblePVCpipeandtightenclamp.Ifyourcheckvalvehas
builtinunions,gluetheoutletontotheexiblePVCpipe.
FILL, TWEAK & FINISH - Steps 11 & 12
Yourpondisnowinstalledandyoucanbegintollwithwater.Whileyouarewaiting
forittollyoucanbeginthecleanupprocess.Oncethepondhasreacheditslling
point(3/4"-1"belowtopofopeningonskimmer)youcantestthepumpandwater -
fall.Adjustrocksifnecessarytocreateoptimumvisualeect.Oncethesystemis
runningyoucangoaroundtheperimeterofthepondwithapairofscissorsandtrim
the liner. Always leave several inches of liner when trimming!Covertheexposed
lineraroundtheperimeterofthepondwithsmallstone.
Theentirepondsystemisnowcomplete.Anylandscapemulch,plants,trees,etc.
cannowbeplanted,dependingonwhatwasallincludedinyourbid.
Onceyouarenishedwiththeprojectandhavethoroughlycleanedupyoucaninvitethehomeownersoutandshowthemtheir
newpond!Youshouldthentakethetimetoshowthemthesystem,explainmaintenanceproceduresandshowthemhowtoadd
thebacteria.Thedosagerateisonthebottle.
APPROXIMATE GALLONS PER POND:
 6'x6'Pond.............400 Gallons
 6'x11'Pond...........750 Gallons
 8'x11'Pond.........1000 Gallons
 11'x11'Pond.......1400 Gallons
 11'x16'Pond.......2000 Gallons
Theestimatesbelowarebasedona2'deeppond.The
overallshapeofthepond,theamountofplantshelvesand
thenisheddepthwilldetermineactualgallons.
Determining actual gallons in your pond:
1. Timehowmanysecondsittakestollavegallonpail
Example: 30 seconds
2. Timehowmanyminutesittakestollthepond
Example: 150 minutes
3. Dividethenumberofsecondsfrom#1bysixtytoconvert
fromsecondstominutes
Example: 30 ÷ 60 = .5 minutes to ll a ve gallon pail
4. Todeterminethegallonsperminute,divideve(gallons)by
theminutesyouguredoutin#3
Example: 5 ÷ .5 = 10 gallons per minute
5. Foryouractualgallonsinpondtakethegallonsperminute
from#4andmultiplybytheminutestollpondfrom#2
Example: 10 x 150 = 1500 gallons in pond

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The EasyPro Pond Skimmerwillcatchleavesandotheroatingdebristhatfallintothe
pond.Thepumpislocatedinsidetheskimmerandaswaterispumpedoutoftheskimmer,
newwaterisdrawninfromthesurfaceofthepond.Thiswillcreateaskimmingactionthat
willdrawoatingdebrisintothelargedebrisnetinsidetheskimmer.Ifthedebrisnetbe-
comesfullofdebristhenwaterwillnotbeabletoreachthepump.Youwillneedtoempty
thedebrisasneeded.Thiswillvarydependingontheseasonfromonceeverycoupleof
weeksinthesummertoalmostdailyinthefallifyourpondisnearatree.Inadditionto
thedebrisnet,yourskimmerwillhaveeitheralterpadorlterbrushesasasecondform
ofltration.Thisstageofthelterisdesignedtotrapnedebrisandcanbeliftedoutand
rinsedcleanasneeded.Failuretodothiswillresultinthepumpbeingstarvedforwaterand
couldcausepumpdamageduetooverheating.
The AquaFalls Filterisyourbiologicallter.Afterthewaterispumpedfromtheskimmer
(wheremechanicalltrationoccurred)itthengoestotheAquaFallsbiologicallter.Millionsof
benecialbacteriawillattachthemselvestothemediainsidethislterand“clean”thewa-
terasitpassesthrough.Thislterwillrequireminimalcleaningsincemostlargedebriswas
removedbeforeitgottothislterandthebacteriaareconsumingthenutrientsinthewater.
Usuallyonceperyearisallthat’sneededforcleaningofthislter.Agoodtimeforthisisinthe
springwhenyouaredoingyourspringcleanupofthepond.Eachlterhasblackbagsthatare
lledwithltermedia.Thesebagscanbeliftedoutandhosedo.Themediadoesneedtobe
takenoutofthebag.Underthemediabagsarelterpads.Thesepadscanalsobeliftedout
andhosedclean.Overtimethesepadswillneedtobereplaced(usuallyeverytwotothree
years).Itisnotrecommendedthatthislterbecleanedtoooften
sinceyouwillwashosomeofthegoodbacteriawhencleaningtheltermedia.
Many dierent pumpsareusedinEasyPropondkitsdependingonthesizeofthepondandthe
amountofliftneededforthewaterfall.Allofthepumpsaredesignedforcontinuousdutyoperationand
canbeleftrunning24hoursaday.Itisimportanttooperatethepumpcontinuouslysincethebacteria
inthelterneedtohaveoxygenatedwaterpassingthroughtheltertokeepthemalive.Becausethe
waterispre-lteredbytheskimmer,youshouldhaveverylittletroublewith
thepumpplugging.Ifyoudoneedtoremovethepumptoinspectit,simply
loosentheclampontherubbercouplingandremovethepump.Thewater
fromthelterwilldrainbackwardswhenthepumpisremoved.Thisisnota
problemforthebacteriaifyouinspectapumpforafewminutes.
Fish and Plantsareanimportantpartoftheoverallpondecosystem.Fish
addcolorandlifetothepond.Itisveryrelaxingtositandfeedyoursh
attheendofalongday.Koiwillactuallyeatsometypesofalgaeandwill
eatmosquitolarvaeandinsects.Koiandgoldsharepopularchoicesfor
addingpersonalitytoyourpond.Thesesharehardyandcansurvivenorthernwinters(seewinter-
izingyourpondformoreinfo).Providingyoudonotoverstockyourpond,theshcansurviveon
thenaturalfoodthatispresentinyourpond.However,feedingyourshisfunandrelaxing!Justbe
surenottooverfeedyourshastheuneatenfoodishighinnutrientsandwillcausewaterquality
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing an EasyPro pond system! Rest
assured you purchased one of the best built and easiest to
maintain water feature systems on the market today. Like a
pool or a hot tub, your pond will require some maintenance.
Unlike pools and hot tubs, you will use natural products
instead of chemicals to maintain your pond. Following are a
few guidelines to help you achieve maximum enjoyment.
The heart of your pond system is the skimmer, pump and
AquaFalls lter. Together these components will remove
debris, lter the water and create circulation.

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problems.Theshshouldquicklyconsumethefeedyouarethrowingin.Ifthefeedstartstodriftoorthefeedingactionslows,
youareoverfeeding.Plantsaddcolorandhelpsoftenthelookofthepond.Alsotheyareanimportantpartoftheltration.Not
onlydoplantsprovideshadewhichhelpskeepthewatercoolerandreducesalgaegrowth,buttheyalsohelpabsorbnutrients
suchasammonia,nitrogenandphosphorus.Therearemanytypesofwaterplantsavailable.Liliesarethemostpopularofall
pondplants.Theyarecolorfulandeasytomaintain.Hardylilieswilllivethroughnorthernwinters.Tropicallilieswillneedtocome
indoorsinnorthernareasoverthewinter.Marginalandbogplantslikedwarfcattails,pickerelrush,arrowheadandirisarepopu-
larplantsthataretypicallyplantedalongtheperimeterofthepondandbogareas.Floatingplantssuchaswaterhyacinth,water
lettuceandduckweedarepopularchoices.WaterhyacinthisgreatforuseintheAquaFallslter.Notonlydoesithelps
disguisethelterbutalsoprovidesadditionalltration.
Maintenance—EasyPropondsaredesignedforminimummaintenance.Likeanypoolorspa,awaterfeaturedoes
requireasmallamountofregularmaintenancetomaintainclean,clearwater.Thelocationofthepond,theamountof
sh/plantsandotherfactorswilldeterminetheactuallevelofmaintenanceneeded.Followingareafewproductsthat
willhelpyoumaintainyourfeature.
All-Season Pond Bacteria —AddingtwoouncesofEasyProbacteriaper1000gallonsofpondwatereachweekisvital
toahealthypond.thesenaturalbacteriaconsumeshwaste,uneatenfoodandothernutrientsthat,leftuntreated,will
causewaterqualityproblems.Removingthenutrientsusingbacteriaisasafeandnaturalwaytoahealthypond.
Barley Straw Extract—AddingtwoouncesofEasyProBarleyExtractper1000gallonsofpondwater
everythreeweeksisagreatpreventativeagainstfuturewaterproblems.BarleyhasbeenusedinEuropefor
decadesasawayofmaintainingclean,clearwater.Regularusewillgreatlyreducemaintenancelater!
Rock/Waterfall Cleaner—EasyProRock&WaterfallCleanerusessafeoxygen-basedcleaningtoremove
debrisfromwaterfalls,streams,ponds,pondlessfeaturesandmore.Greatforusewithsh,birds,petsand
wildlife!Useasneededinproblemareasforquick,eectiveresults.
Winterizing—Ifyourpondisinafreezingclimateyouwillneedtodoafewthingstoprepareyourpondforthecoldmonths.
Hardywaterplantsandshwilllivethroughfreezingclimatesinaslittleas18"providingsomestepsaretaken.Itishelpfulto
coveryourpondwithnettinginthefallifyouhavetreesnearby.Whileyourskimmerwillget
manyoftheleaves,somewillfalltothebottomandcancauseproblemsoverthewinter.As
leavesdecomposetheyproduceharmfulgasesandconsumeoxygen.Ifexcessleavesare
leftinthepondandthepondfreezesover,ashlosswilllikelyresult.Itiscriticallyimportant
tokeepaholeopenintheice!Thiscanbeaccomplishedbyusinganairpump,waterpump
orheater.Anairpumpplacedonshorewithahoserunningouttoadiuserwillkeepahole
openinthewinterandcanalsobeusedinthesummertomaintainhighoxygenlevels.Awater
pumpcanalsobeusedtocreateopenwater.Asmallsubmersiblepumpcanbeplacedwith
thedischargebelowthesurfacetocreateawatercurrentwhichwillkeeptheiceopen.Which-
everstyleyouuse,trynottodisturbthewaterinthedeepestpartofthepond.Thiswateristhe
warmestwater(sinceitisfarthestfromthecoldairatthesurface)andshouldbeleft
undisturbedforthesh.Placethepumpordiuseronaledgeapproximatelyhalf-
waybetweenthesurfaceandthebottom.Floatingpondheatersareanotherwayto
maintainopenwater.Theyworkwelltomaintainopenwaterallowingharmfulgases
toescape,butinsomecasesmaynotpreventshkillsduetolowoxygen.Usingthe
waterpumporairpumpnotonlykeepsopenwaterbutaddsoxygenaswell.
Followingthesesimpleguidelineswillincreaseyourenjoymentofyourpond.Every
pondisdierentduetosize,waterow,location,shloads,etc.sonoonething
worksforeveryone.Youwillneedtodeveloparoutinethatisbestsuitedforyour
pondbasedonitsconditions.Thanksagainandbestwisheswithyournewpond!
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION (continued)