[nothing like jumping in with both feet, I always say!]

I just subscribed to rec.ponds today, in the most-likely-vain hope that I
might get some ideas for reducing algae in my teeny little "water
arden" -- a 3-footer, but it seems to be popular with the local toads
(Fowler's Toad, I think) here in eastern North Carolina.

I'm reluctant to use an algacide as my dogs drink out of the pond -- a
lot, on some days! -- and I have not yet found anything marked "safe for
animals"!

I was curious about BZT and visited the manufacturers website, which did not
enlighten me particularly.

Then, I had the idea of researching the trademark "BZT" as I just this week
learned how to use the US Patent Office website (my hubby specializes in
business valuations), and I found the info at
http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield...ate=jhs800.2.2 rather
interesting (although I'm not sure what it means).

BZT was registered in October 1994 by Uni-Tech, Inc.; the trademark was
cancelled in July 2002. Here's what I find most interesting: The "goods &
services" description of the trademark is "microencapsulated bacteria,
enzymes and starting nutrients for use as catalysts in septic, farm field
debris, municipal and industrial organic waste degeneration." I don't know
about the rest of you, but to me that seems like overkill (no pun intended)
for something promoted for use in ponds & water gardens where we expect fish
to survive.

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC



"Nedra" wrote in message
thlink.net...
8 oz sure didn't last me a season. Had to re-order last fall.
My pond is supposed to be 3,000 gallons. Never did do
the salt thingy .... to find out for sure how much big it really is.
Nedra

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message
...
8 oz would last you the season with probably a bit left over. ~ jan


Szpond wrote:
I got the phone number for ordering the BZT off an earlier post, but
I
never
did see any posts that tell us what BZT does? I know the ponder
special is an
8 oz. size, but I haven't called for the price yet, seeing how much
their other
stuff is, I'm sure it is pricey. Please tell us exactly what BZT
does
for the
pond, and how long 8 ozs. will last (4,500 gallon pond). And yes, I
still have
the floating algae problem. Thanks, Cathy

I love the stuff and think it is the reason my pond is a
delight instead of another big chore.
From the fact sheet you receive when you buy the product:
Eliminates Odors, Reduce Bottom Solids, Eliminates Pond
Scum, Stops Aeration equipment fouling, Improves water
clarity and quality, cost less than a fraction of a penny
per gallon of water treated.


See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

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