Hot Weather and Pond Algaecides Chris Deer Summer came in with a BANG this year after such a pleasant mild spring. For some garden pond owners, this has caused algae to bloom in their ponds (especially if you do not use a UV clarifier). When the pond water is cooler (below 80 degrees), the water […]
Author Archives: Ralph Cabage
With the plethora of pumps on the market installers and customers must understand the different technologies and the type of water feature they are trying to create. Choosing the best pump does not come down to price alone. Better pumps and using two pumps can save hundreds and even thousand of dollars over the warranty and life of a pump. It is crucial dealers and end users understand the different technologies in order to make the correct purchasing decision.
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Green Water Green water is often referred to as “pea soup”. Free floating single celled algae grows at such a rapid rate that it turns the water green. If one were to take a glass of water, then added some fish food or plant fertilizer and placed it into a sunny spot the water would […]
Nitrates. How Much Is Too Much! by Jack Trebnio There are many notions as to acceptable levels of nitrates. In fish only aquariums with large predatory fish, reports of 600-ppm levels at public aquariums without noticeable consequences seem acceptable. Things change very quickly when we start looking at delicate species such as butterflies, fairy wrasses, […]