[MWG] Today's Pond Q&A
------------------------------- Today's Pond Q&A In this issue: - CALCIUM MONTMORILLONITE CLAY - IS IT ANY GOOD? ----------------------------- Question> Dear MWG, I've been told by koi breeders that MicrobeLift calcium Montmorillonite clay is derived from sewage sludge and is ineffective (termed "monkey dust"). Is this true? Regards, Steve Hayden _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Pond Filters, Pumps, UV's and More... Discount Prices at Our Online Store! http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Answer> Hi, Steve- Not true, Steve. Healing clays have traditionally been used for internal detoxification ( digestive system and liver ), trauma injuries, skin conditions, organ and elimination system stimulation, and localized immune system stimulation and support. The name Montmorillonite comes from the valley in France where this particular clay originated. The value to the Koi has been proved in its healing powers to the internal organ functioning and the white colors, texture and overall health of the fish. It has a secondary benefit of being a flocculent, and eliminating suspended matter from the water. Thus you have healthier fish and cleaner water. Healing clays are not just important to Koi, however, and are used by humans in a vast array of homeopathic remedies, cleansing masks, salves, even taken internally for good health. The Montmorillonite Clay used in Microbe-Lift products provides added minerals which help stimulate immunity against viruses commonly found in pond environments and acts as a toxin binder by neutralizing metabolic toxins. I can assure you that it is not derived from sewage sludge and can't imagine why a koi breeder would say such a thing. Most breeders advocate for use of these clays under a variety of names, such as Refresh, but they are made of the same basic clay to do the same job. In Japan, Koi are raised in clay ponds and are have the best color and health you can get. We can only hope to imitate it. You can obtain the research data from Ecological Laboratories, Inc. in Cape Coral, Florida on the Microbe-Lift products, and I assure you it is well prepared and very beneficial for your koi. Note: I have used this product in my own pond for many years with great results. I make sure to throw a dose into the pond a day before I am having guests to polish the water. The fish are fed clay-dusted food at all times. My fish are never sick. It speaks for itself. Seeing is believing. Perhaps the breeder wanted you to buy his brand? Or someone's pulling your leg. - 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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