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Pond Maintenance: How to achieve a naturally balanced pond: Biological vs Mechanical

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Pond Maintenance How to achieve a naturally balanced pond Biological vs Mechanical Filtration is very critical to pond maintenance. Not only does it help in removing excess nutrients from the water but it also provides beneficial bacteria for the pond. There are generally two types of filtration system, biological and mechanical. Mechanical Pond Filter System Mechanical filters primarily filter the Continue Reading
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Will a homemade pond filter work?

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Black water tank with pump and tubing.
Will a homemade pond filter work?? I am asked all the time if a homemade pond filter will work. With some reservation I would have to say yes. Some people have a good amount of success making biological filters. They start out to be a bit cheaper but in many cases do not work or last quite as well. Having Continue Reading
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I have a U.V. light so why is my pond still green?

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AQUA UV STERILIZER or CLARIFIER
I have a U.V. light so why is my pond still green? Ok so you have done everything you have been taught and your pond is still green with algae. You have a good biological filter, you keep your pond pump running always and you have a U.V. unit and… green water..  What is wrong?? Most companies and even some Continue Reading
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How to balance your pond.

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How to balance your pond. What does balancing your pond really mean anyway? All pond water must go through the initial balancing period. Pond Talk.
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