This is how Columbia Water Gardens cleans Ponds.

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The transcript from the YouTube video titled "FASTEST way to CLEAN A POND" by Columbia Water Gardens.

This video, by Carl from Columbia Water Gardens, outlines their comprehensive process for a professional pond clean-out.

Summary of the Pond Clean-Out Process

1. Initial Setup and Quarantine

  • Two Quarantine Tanks: The process uses two tanks: a dirty tank(for cleaning water) and a clean tank(for fish) [00:00:20].
  • Fish Removal: Fish are netted and moved into the clean quarantine tank, which has aeration running[00:01:43].
  • Water Detoxification: The quarantine water is treated with pond detoxifier(chlorine/chloramine neutralizer) and an ammonia neutralizer[00:01:51].

2. Cleaning and Repair

  • Draining and Muck Removal: The pond is drained, and rocks/muck are "blasted" toward the discharge pump that runs to the street [00:00:42].
  • Maintenance and Repair: The team repairs fallen rock shelves, puts displaced gravel back, trims plants, and covers any exposed liner [01:05:00].
  • Servicing: The skimmer, pump, and filter pads in the bio falls are all taken apart, cleaned, and serviced [01:31:00].
  • Adding Gravel: For older ponds, extra gravel may be added to cover the shelves, the area in front of the skimmer, and any exposed liner on the waterfall [03:09:00].

3. Refilling and Completion

  • Pre-Prepped Water Refill: The 500 gallons of clean, pre-prepped water from the quarantine tank is the first water pumped back into the pond [04:13:00].
  • Final Refill: The customer is instructed on how to finish refilling the pond while checking the water meter to determine the exact total **gallon capacity** of the pond [04:30:00].

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