Spring pond opening and start-up
After a Missouri winter, the pond usually has leaves on the bottom, a pump sitting idle and a filter with no bacteria colony. A spring opening gets everything running before algae season.
Signs it's time
- Leaves and debris that sank over the winter
- Pump, waterfall or UV light shut off for the season
- Netting or a de-icer still in place
- Fish becoming active again as the water warms up
What the visit usually involves
- Removing netting, leaves and winter debris
- Reinstalling or restarting the pump, waterfall and UV clarifier
- Cleaning and restarting the filter, and adding beneficial bacteria
- Checking for winter damage to the liner, plumbing or edges
- A basic water check, plus advice on when to start feeding fish again
Every pond and every pro is a little different. The pond professional you're matched with will explain their own process and price before any work starts.
Have this ready when you call
- What equipment you have (pump, skimmer, filter, UV), if you know
- Whether the pond ran all winter or was shut down
- Anything that looked wrong last fall
Questions
When should I open my pond in St. Louis?
Most people start when the water warms into the 50s, which around St. Louis is often March or April, depending on the year. Booking a little ahead helps, because spring is a busy time for pond pros.
Can a spring opening and a full cleanout happen together?
Often, yes. Spring is a common time for a full cleanout, since the fish are still sluggish and the muck from fall is all there. Mention it when you call.
Need spring opening?
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