Pond Treatments Calculator tool
POND TREATMENT DOSAGE CALCULATOR
With a variety of treatments and pond sizes, it can be tricky knowing how much you need to put in your pond. Let us calculate the dosage for you!
To make it easier using the pond treatments we sell, this handy dosage calculator tells you the amount you will need to put into your system. Please ensure you also read the instructions and warnings that are written on the bottle/pack label.
Step One: Pond Volume Calculator Tool. Lets work out the volume of your pond. Simply measure the length, width and depth of your pond in meters. If your pond is an irregular shape simply take the average or you can split the pond into sections and work out the total volume from this. Note: This calculator dose not take into account water displacement, for objects found within your pond.
Step Two: Pond Dosage Calculator tool. Enter the pond volume in the top section, then select the product you are looking to find the dosage for.
Tips for handling and dosing medications.
*Always read the label!
*Understand the underlying water quality problem you are trying to resolve.
*Only treat fish when you know the the cause of the the fish’s illness.
*Test your water before starting any treatments as most fish & water issues are caused by poor water quality.
*Most treatments will need you to turn off the UVC filter bulb during treatment!
*Make sure your filter system is working efficiently and is serviced regularly.
*Increase oxygen levels during the use of medicated treatments by adding an air pump to the pond system.
*Wear gloves to protect your hands form the medications/treatments.
*Mix the treatment in water from your pond until fully dissolved then apply evenly across the surface of the pond.
*Once the treatment is successful it may be required to do a 25% water change.
*Some Treatments harm filter bacteria levels so the use of a filter boost product may be required, such as EA Pond bomb.
