Katai 20 Pack Plastic Pond Guard Net Protector. Floating Heron Deterrent Complete with 2 Garden Plant Ties

I was so excited to get this floating device to keep the hero on away from my pond. Much to my surprise this was junk. Half of the disks floated and the other half sunk right to the bottom of my pond. I would never buy these again.

We have been fending off a heron for 4 seasons now using a tented net. It's effective but unsightly and just sucked the fun out of the pond since it basically obscures the fish and makes plant tending a chore. Our pond is 1600 gallons with uneven rock edges and straight sides. I created a two layer grid using the clips and strengthening it with zip ties so I can pick it up when necessary. To maintain the float ( we have agitated water from an aerator and waterfall), I cut up a small grey pipe insulator foam tube (cheap at the hardware store) and used 3/4" pieces randomly like floats. The tube is longer, cheaper and smaller than a noodle and has a cut edge that will self seal to close around a guard edge. It took a while to create an acceptable pattern but it's worth the effort. The guards stay just below the water and practically disappear. The foam circles do sit partially above the water but being grey, the visual is OK.

I have a small koi pond, 8 ft circle, and a pack of 20 barely surrounded the perimeter 1 piece deep. This product attempts to satisfy several goals (open area-but not too open to keep long bird beaks out, floating-but not too buoyant to keep birds from walking on top, etc,) and seems to marginally accomplish those goals. Floating in the water, almost unseen, is an appealing trait. The connector "system" with clips is cumbersome-if not placed correctly, the clips move and do not secure well. They are a bit annoying, and I used some thin wire to actually secure the entire 20 piece "ring" to the pond's perimeter. This "deterrent system" is ripe for product improvement. Will some bright DIY hobbyist out there step up to the challenge of making a "so-so" product even better? Koi pond owners need a better alternative.

These are barely noticeable unless you are looking straight into the pond and even then they are still much better than a net. There was only one unexpected consequence, and that is that the larger fish are having difficulty eating the floating pellets between the spaces. Our pond is very small and so putting these grates around the perimeter leaves very little space in the center and that is filled with Lilly pads. For now, I have purchased some sinking pellets to feed with the floating pellets and I'm hoping that over time the larger fish will learn to eat between the sections. I think right now they are a little afraid of this new addition to the pond and so keep their distance. This is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 overall.I have high hopes for these as we have a problem with raccoons. So far, with this and also a motion sensing alarm , it seems to be working to control the raccoons from ravaging the pond.

I liked the idea of being able to set these on the margin of pond (kind of like see through lily pads) without having to use netting netting but they do not float. Tried to stuff some of the holes with black foam pipe covers to help provide buoyancy but am not a fan of the asthestics of that alternative in my scenery. Partial floating of some pieces prevent fish from reaching food on surface. Noticed frogs struggling to get out of water as well. If I had turtles in my pond, I can easily see them getting thier heads stuck in between rungs of the web. Doesn't stop heron from getting in pond and eating my fish which was the goal so this experiment is a FAIL!! Want my money back.

I've been looking for something to keep the heron out of my pond. THIS WORKS SO FAR. Normally he would get breakfast, lunch & dinner at my pond. I see where he has tried 2 times since I've been using them, but he did not get anything. I think he's finally been outsmarted. They're in my pond now (4 degrees). Don't know how they'll hold up to being frozen all winter, but a small price to pay to keep him out. If need be will replace in the spring. People complained about snapping them together, but they're actually very easy, there is a wide side & a thin side, use the thin side to put the clips into and it goes right in. I will buy another set before winter is through just in case I need it. I usually buy about 50-100 fish because I know most will go to the heron, hopefully, no more feeding him, just enjoying for myself.

This product is junk. The idea is for it to float to keep critters out such as birds/ducks whatever. As soon as we assembled it and put it in the water it SANK! For the time being we have the 4 corners tied to help keep it afloat seeing how the neighbors ducks want to take a swim in our fish pond and a heron had a meal on a few of our poor fish last fall. We will use this until I can find something else. But do not waste your money

These suck. They break easily. There are not enough clips or no clips as in my first order. They fliated the first few days but are now sinking. Now i have to spend more money and go the netting route instead. Do not waste your money and time!