[MWG] Today's Pond Q&A
------------------------------- Today's Pond Q&A In this issue: - GREEN WATER - UV STERILIZER ----------------------------- Question> Hi Carolyn, I have a little problem, you guess, with green water. I was build new 10000 l (2650 gal) pond this spring, make a 600 l filter with 4 chamber, each 150 l. I was fill the water, put the water lily in it and leave it all 7 days with filter and UV turn on. Water was crystal clear. Then I was put my 8 small Koi (12-15 cm) in the pond. Two months water was clear and I was happy because I was get all that with pump of 2000 l/h and UV 9W. Now I have problem with my water lily last two year ( the leafs are very small and every leafs which going out is smaller and smaller), I was decide to fertilize it with JBL Ferrotabs. And that is it, another day water was started with green coloration. After few day water was all green, but also after 30 days lilies haven't had any progress, so what now? I know that I must put bigger pump in my pond, about 6000 l/h and UV about 25W, but is it possible that is all go wrong because fertilizing? I must say that my koi are in good shape eat well, swimming well, looks like they are much happier now when water is green?⦠Marijan Mrljak Croatia/ Europe P.S: I'm sorry on my English grammar but I hope that you'll understand ========== @SK Carolyn ============= Have a pond question? Just send it in to: Carolyn@macarthurwatergardens.com and our own in-house pond expert will try and answer it for you! ==================================== Answer> Well, Marijan, I must say your English is very good! I understand you very well. And I do believe the fertilizer is the culprit! Probably water changes will help relieve the situation with the green water by removing some of the dissolved fertilizer, but the poor lily apparently did not benefit from the good food you gave. Do you have access to Pondtabbs Aquatic Plant Food? These are large tablets of plant food that are ideal for use in potted lilies in ponds. It is important to push them deep into the pot away from the root stock so they don't dissolve into the water and so you do not injure the roots. The koi might be doing something to prevent good growth on the lily. They are notorious for ruining plants in the pond. As for the fish and green water, they love it and it doesn't harm them. Maybe you would take the lily out of the pond and try to feed and care for it in another tub until it gets larger leaves. - Carolyn == Question> Carolyn: I have a 3000 gal koi pond. I maintain water clarity via a waterfall bio system and skimmer. My question is by utilizing the bio method, can I also supplement it with a UV sterilize? Thanks, Mike == Answer> Hi Mike, I don't see why not. A UV light is an important item for a pond and bio-filtration does not take its place. It, as the name implies, is a sterilization unit, and the primary purpose is to dispose of harmful bacteria. - Carolyn == 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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