Alerts

Prairieland Koi & Pond Society

Alerts about watergardens and fish that will be of interest to our members.

Salt Alert
Cattleman's Fine Stockman's salt has started to add yellow prussiate of soda to some of its bags. Do not use it! It can harm your fish over a long period of time. If you have used it once or twice, your fish will be fine. Always read the back of the bag to be sure the ingredients stay the same. It can change from time to time due to EPA and moisture content. Only use salt that has no additives.

Koi Virus Alert
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Winter snow Alert!

Sweep the snow from the surface of your pond; you may use a broom, shovel or scraper. Sunlight needs to penetrate the ice so that the algae does not die and use the precious oxygen in your pond. Be very careful around your pond, we dont want anyone breaking thru the ice. Never chop a hole in the ice, if your pond has frozen over completely put non-iodized salt on a spot to open the pond. You may also place the 1500-watt heater directly on the ice and it will heat its way thru. You can drill a hole in the ice and then place an air stone thru it. The movement of water will help to open up your pond.

Dont put the snow into your pond water; it will create a slush effect. This is bad for the fish and death will occur.

Be a responsible pond owner!