Congratulations to everyone who entered POND Trade Magazine’s Product of the Year Challenge. We also want to thank everyone who voted Online and to our distinguished panel of judges who weighed in with their valuable thoughts and opinions.
These awards recognize outstanding new products for our industry that will have a positive impact on our industry for years to come. To see all 28 entries visit our web site and see future issues of POND Trade magazine. www.pondtrademag.com/productoftheyear/2009/entries/
#Product of the Year Overall Winner
##MinnFinn Max
Highly effective medication with a broad spectrum of disease treatment using a medicine that is environmentally friendly and non-toxic to the user and the fish. There is nothing else like it on the market.
AquaFinn LLC
2255 Seaquest Trail
Escondido, California 92029
760-518-8170
www.minnfinnmax.com
#Pond Equipment – First Place
##Sequence Titan
12,000 GPH for less than 845 watts! THE HIGHEST EFFICIENCY PUMPS available for water garden applications – where you need them most, in high flow!
MDM, Inc.
325 Karen Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(800) 447-8342
www.mdminc.com
#Pond Products – First Place
##Microbe-Lift/ Sabbactisun
Microbe-Lift/ Sabbactisun is the first NATURAL EXPELLANT for Bacterial Diseases to treat such a wide variety of symptoms and problems that fish encounter.
Ecological Laboratories
P.O. Box 184
Malverne, New York 11565
239-573-6650
www.MicrobeLift.com
#Pond Equipment – Second Place
##HydroSieve
The most cost effective and space saving sieve on the market. Bottom drain pre-filter for Koi ponds and Hybrid Ponds, designed to remove fish waste and debris prior to the pump and bio filter.
Russell Technologies
16541 Redmond Way #523-C
Redmond, WA 98052
1-800-844-9314
www.russell-technologies.com
#Pond Products – Second Place
##Crystal Clear OneFix
OneFix is a year-round water clarifier composed of all-natural bacteria and enzymes. Now you can treat your pond when its 100 degrees or 30 degrees. Environmentally Safe – 100% Safe for all life forms
Winston Company, Inc
7704 E. 38th Street
Tulsa, OK 74145
800-331-9099
www.crystalclearpond.com
#Pond Equipment – Third Place
##Colorfalls
Colorfalls is the first lighted weir specifically designed for water features. A perfect fit for formal retaining walls and pond-free applications.
Atlantic Water Gardens
4494 Orchard St.
Mantua, Ohio 44255
330-274-8317
www.atlanticwatergardens.com
#Pond Products – Third Place
##Waste-Away
Waste-Away is the result of the latest scientific research of Dr. Timothy Hovanec not just someone else’s bacteria re-bottled like many other products. A unique product with strains isolated from our own Koi ponds, developed for pond keepers such ourselves, this product delivers real results.
DrTim’s Aquatics
530 Los Angeles Ave.
No. 115-243
Moorpark, CA 93021
805-907-2690
www.drtimsaquatics.com
#Pond Equipment – Honorable Mention Place
##Meron Ribbed Water & Fire
This clever, yet classic looking set of custom bowls creates a stunning looking mixture of flames and water working together, and looks amazing especially during the evening with the lights shining on the water flowing from the water bowl.
Concrete Creations
19205 Lanark St
Reseda, CA 91335
888-299-8273
www.ConcreteCreationsLA.com
#Pond Products – Honorable Mention Place
##Bugout – Carnivores in Captivity
Bug Out ™ is a new highly marketable concept that will bring Sarracenias –Pitcher Plants- out of the “cult market” closet and into the hands of the general public.
Attractive recyclable packages with colorful fun signage and fascinating product information will prove to be an interactive feature of any garden center or retail area.
Aquascapes Unlimited
PO Box 364
Pipersville, PA 18947
www.aquascapesunlimited.com
POND Trade Magazine’s Product of the Year Challange 2010
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(Voting Online 10/1/10 to 10/31/10)
