[MWG] Today's Pond Q&A
------------------------------- Today's Pond Q&A In this issue: - Lily Fertilizer - UV question ----------------------------- Question> This is not a question, but rather a compliment. I have had the same water lillies for three years. The first two years, I put capsules in to fertilize. The lillies (and leaves) were always wimpy. And, it seemed I was pulling dead leaves out almost daily. This spring, I got the Microbe-Lift Ensure for plants, and the same plant has almost covered the pond. The stems are thicker, and I rarely have to climb in to dispose of dead growth. It was a good buy. Stan Murphy Woodward OK _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Introducing the New Pond Fresh PF-100 Hose Water Filter Instantly Removes Chlorine, Chloramine, Ammonia & More. Never Add De-Chlorinator or Unnecessary Chemicals Again! http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com/pond-fresh/PF-100.shtml _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Answer> Well, thank you very much for the good feedback, Stan! We are always interested in knowing how people make out with their new products. This is a fine endorsement! == Question> Dear Carolyn, I just read a little section in this months article that says your UV bulb should be changed yearly. I have never heard that before. If it is still working, how does it loose its effectiveness? I live in Myrtle Beach where my pond is exposed to sunlight the whole day so keeping it clear is a constant battle. I use Algae Fix once a week, Microbe Lift Ph once a week, have barley in the pond, and have a small 15 watt UV light. The UV light is probably too small but they are too expensive to replace. My pond is approx. 1800 gals. Any other suggestions for clearing up the water? Thanks, Linda Eleuteri _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Visit our other websites: www.pond-filters-online.com http://www.4-pond-pumps.com _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Answer> Yes, Linda, you can shade the pond to reduce the algae growth. A UV light only kills the free-floating algae anyway. It also is important to have a UV light to kill bacteria in the pond so when a fish gets a scale knocked off it won't get in and start a bad infection. You can add plants to the pond to compete with the algae for nutrients which will help control green water. By this time of year many pond owners don't even use the UV anymore, that is if they are only using it for the algae. - Carolyn Weise Happy Pondkeeping! Brett Fogle MacArthur Water Gardens www.macarthurwatergardens.com © MacArthur Water Gardens 1698 SW 16th ST Boca Raton, FL 33486 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This email is never sent without permission. You (or someone using your email address) bought something from MacArthur Water Gardens, or signed up for our newsletter, affiliate program, mini-course or requested a fr^e report.. The information we have on file is Your name: Friend Your email: If you wish to be removed from this list, simply click once on the link below.
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