Simple Care Guide
Pond Care
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Discover simple, step-by-step guides created by API® experts to help you
keep your water healthy and your fish thriving. Search for specific topics or explore our categories below — from freshwater to planted tanks and ponds — to care routines, water tips, and product recommendations tailored to your setup.
Spring Start Up
Few experiences compare to the pleasure and serenity that come from relaxing beside a beautiful pond. Whether keeping a fish pond or a water garden, API® brand makes it easy to keep your water clean and maintained and your fish and plants vibrant and healthy.
Follow these simple steps for a beautiful, peaceful pond all season long. Start from the beginning, or navigate through various topics for your specific pond needs.
Whether filling a new pond or re-establishing an existing pond, tap water must be treated to remove harmful chemicals, such as chlorines, chloramines, and heavy metals, all of which are toxic to fish. API® POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner acts as a water conditioner and a treatment for your fish, making tap water safe and working to replace your fish's slime coat – which is essential for protecting your fish’s immune system – after handling or netting. When re-establishing an existing pond in the spring, remove any large debris, such as sticks and leaves, and then change 15-25% of the pond water to reduce the dissolved waste that has built up over the winter.
