? 2. Test and Stabilize Water Quality
Use a pond test kit to check:
Ammonia
Nitrites
Nitrates
pH
KH (carbonate hardness)
Goal parameters:
Ammonia & nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: <40 ppm
pH: 7.0–8.5
KH: 100–200 ppm
Add beneficial bacteria (liquid or dry) to boost your biofilter as it wakes up from dormancy.
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