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Pets at Home pull out of another new store…the second time within a month
Pet firm fined £30,000 for supplying ‘fire-risk’ cushions to garden centre
New-look Just for Pets unveiled at Coventry store
PATS Telford attracts impressive 43 new exhibitors
Stand a chance of becoming UK Pet Retailer of the Year
Ceva launches national TV advertising campaign
National award for pet recruitment expert
Pets at Home continues ban on rabbit muesli sales
PIF campaign shortlisted for prestigious industry award
Help pondkeepers prepare for Summer with Tetra
Top tips on how to bring your dog to work
Three’s the magic number for doggy trio
Get your own copy of Pet Trade Xtra
26th June is deadline for initial Wyevale Garden Centre offers
£4,000 burglary at Surrey pet store
Chester pet shop plans charity fundraising event
Pets at Home set to implement £2.5m warehouse project
Hector the Gordon gathers a fan club
Lintbells launches natural calming supplement for cats
Johnson's introduces larger sizes of popular shampoos
Stellar line-up for CSJ’s next 'A Way With Dogs'
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
Pet retail group Jollyes sold to private equity firm
3 pet food suppliers are dominating the industry — but the competition is heating up
New dates for PATS Sandown 2019 announced
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Help pondkeepers prepare for Summer with Tetra

 

With the weather warming up, many fishkeepers will be looking for advice on caring for their pond this summer. But, with so much information out there, how can retailers really be sure what to recommend?

 

To help, Dave Hulse, Tetra’s Technical Expert has answered some of the most common questions around summer ponds, so retailers can rest easy, knowing they’re giving their consumers the right advice for a healthy pond.

 

Q. How can pondkeepers ensure their fish stay healthy over the summer? 

Dave says; “There are many things pondkeepers can do to support their fish and make sure they stay healthy and happy, but one of the most important things is to ensure they are feeding a well-rounded diet that gives them all of the nutrients they need. Tetra Pond Variety Sticks include BioActive Formula for increased disease resistance and combine three different varieties of food to provide a nourishing yet varied diet for all pond fish.”

 

Q. How can pondkeepers deal with the increased algae in their pond?

Dave says; “Algae growth blooms in the summer due to the warmer weather creating more nitrate and phosphate nutrients and the greater length of more direct sunlight. Pondkeepers should use treatments all year round to keep their pond crystal clear but should be extra vigilant in the warmer months.

It is vital to act early to prevent blooms of algae, so using treatments to lower phosphate levels in the spring will really help pondkeepers prepare for the summer months. Performing regular partial water changes and dosing the pond with Tetra PhosphateMinus and Tetra AlgoFin will also help keep algae at bay, and lead to a healthy pond with crystal clear waters.”

 

Q. How can my customers ensure their water stays crystal clear?  

Dave says; “The summer is where your pond makes a really great garden feature, especially when it’s looking in good condition. Keeping ponds clear and tidy by cutting back any plants, trees or shrubbery will not only help your pond stand out but also prevent loose leaves and debris from falling into the water, which if left can rot and affect water quality.”

 

Q: I’ve heard that aeration of the pond is much more important in the summer than the winter, is this correct?

Dave says; “Warm waters won’t hold as much dissolved oxygen as cold water, yet in summer, pond fish require higher oxygen levels due to the warmer weather. This means that aeration devices, such as filter outlets and air pumps, must be working flat out, especially at night when the photosynthetic activity of plants ceases. Pondkeepers shouldn’t rely solely on so-called ‘oxygenating weed’ to supply their fish with oxygen. Advise your customers to look out for fish looking tired in the margins of the pond or loitering near aeration devices as a sign that their pond isn’t oxygenated enough. Tetra Test O2 kits tests oxygen levels easily and precisely, allowing pondkeepers to react before it gets too serious.”

 

It’s now even easier for customers to understand exactly what makes a healthy pond with Tetra’s new pond packaging, which offers clear and modern labelling to help communicate product uses and benefits more easily for fishkeepers. Tetra’s 6in1 test strips also allow pond keepers to test their pond water quickly and easily and can download the Tetra Aquatics App to scan the strip and understand the water parameters and any steps that need to be taken.

 

For more information on Tetra’s products and pond range, please visit www.tetra-fish.co.uk or head to their Facebook page, Tetra UK.

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