[MWG] Today's Pond Q&A
------------------------------- Today's Pond Q&A In this issue: - SAND FILTERS - FOR LARGER PONDS? - WELL WATER - HOW CAN IT BE USED FOR PONDS? ----------------------------- Question> Carolyn, I think I understood from your response to the sand filter question that they were not good for ponds. Why is it that they are suggested as part of the filtration in larger natural ponds like the aqua scape systems? We're about to crank up a 200,000 gal pond with gravel over slotted pipe in the bottom and several glass bead filters and UV sterilizers to polish things up⦠what's the scoop? Thanks, Kerry _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Pond Filters, Pumps, UV's and More... Discount Prices at Our Online Store! http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Answer> Yes, Kerry, I said sand filters are not recommended for koi ponds. Sand filters were developed for use with chemicals, such as swimming pools with chlorine, and have limited oxygen flow which creates an ideal environment for anaerobic bacteria. These filters are excellent for filtering out minute particulate matter, but not for bio-filtration. In koi ponds we recommend the bio-filtration for the health of the fish as well as the cleanliness of the water. The water could be very clean (clear) and yet contain lethal doses of ammonia, nitrates or nitrites, none of which are visible but are silent killers. This is the primary difference between pools and ponds with fish. What you are describing in your large pond (lake?) sounds perfect because under the rocks you have the oxygen/water flow through the pipe. The large pebbles, versus sand, will permit the almost unobstructed flow to both clean and aerate the bottom of the pond. - Carolyn == Question> Carolyn I have a good water supply but has iron which most wells around here has, so can i filter it some how to remove the iron and stuff and use in my pond? Farrell Sutton == Answer> Hi Farrell, I wonder what else is in your well water and is it safe to drink? As for the iron removal, yes, you should be able to get a filter to remove the excess minerals in the water in order to use in the pond and might want to check with the local plumbing supply company. However, if the water is not deemed safe to drink, I would not use it in the pond either. Fish are susceptible to high levels of bacteria or other contaminants that exist in many ground water supplies. In many areas the well water has been banned other than to water gardens or crops. Please check first. - 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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