A full pond cleanout that removes built-up muck, debris and algae and resets the water so the pond looks and smells fresh again.
Over time every pond collects a layer of leaves, fish waste and fine silt on the bottom. That layer feeds algae, uses up oxygen and gives off a swampy smell. A thorough cleanout resets the pond and gives fish, plants and filters a fresh start.
We protect your fish and plants first, then drain, remove muck, wash rock and clean the skimmer, filter and pump. We leave a little of the helpful bacteria in place so the pond recovers quickly, then refill and treat the water for safe return of the fish.
Fish go into clean, shaded holding tanks with aeration while we work. Plants are kept moist and cool. We choose a day with comfortable weather, since heat and cold both stress livestock.
We vacuum or scoop out the muck, wash surface stone and clear leaves from shelves and corners. Taking the nutrients out of the pond does far more than fighting the algae that grows on them.
We open and clean every part of the circulation system, checking seals and impellers and noting parts that are close to wearing out.
A freshly cleaned pond can be briefly cloudy while filters and bacteria rebalance. Light feeding for a few days and no other changes helps it settle.
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BeforeAfterHolding tanks with aeration.
Bottom debris cleaned out.
Surface stone rinsed clean.
Skimmer, filter and pump cleaned.
Safe for fish on return.
What we found and what to watch.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
SituationNeglected PondsA pond that has turned green, filled with muck or been swallowed by weeds can nearly always be…Learn more 
SituationWater QualityThe basics of pond water: what to test, what the numbers mean and how clear water is kept…Learn more 
Material guidePond FiltersSkimmer filters, pressurized filters, gravity filters, drum filters and bog filters compared for different ponds.Learn more Pick a season and see the pond care tasks to do now, with a printable checklist.
Tell us what you have in mind and send photos of your yard. We plan the visit so we arrive ready.
We walk the yard, discuss size, style and sound and mark the shape on the ground.
You get a clear written price, and we agree on a day and an arrival window.
Excavation with shelves and a stable slope, with protection for your lawn and a call to 811 first.
Liner, plumbing, filtration, stone and plants installed with careful attention to the hidden parts.
Water treated, flow tuned and a walk-through with you before we leave.
Many well-balanced ponds need a full cleanout only every few years. Ponds under trees or with lots of fish may need it more often.
We keep some established media and bacteria in place and add new bacteria afterward so the pond recovers quickly.
Sometimes. A pond vacuum can remove much of the muck while the pond stays full, though a full drain is best for heavy build-up.
Most residential ponds take a few hours to a day, depending on size and condition.
The biological balance needs a short time to recover. It usually clears in days.
Maintenance PlansRegular visits that keep your pond clear, your fish healthy and your equipment running, through every season.Explore 
Algae and Water ClarityFind out why a pond is green or cloudy and fix the cause with better balance, filtration and…Explore 
Pond FiltrationMechanical and biological filtration sized to the pond and the fish so the water stays clear all season.Explore 
Spring Pond OpeningThe seasonal startup that gets pumps, filters, plants and fish ready for warm weather.Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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