Oh Lord ... now I've really lost it. I was reading something
just yesterday about keeping biobugs alive all through the
winter. Was it on this list? Very interesting article where
ever it was! Jest of it is - you get a sampling of your
biobugs, measure the ammonia - etc etc ... keep the whole
mess covered in a garbage can at 60 - 65 degrees. In the spring
you save 5 to 6 weeks, maybe longer in getting your pond
up and running. More involved that this ... but very interesting.
You don't need light for the biobugs to live.... only the sample, ammonia
and water.

Nedra
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"Lee Brouillet" wrote in message
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The lack of light will not hinder the biobugs you're trying to grow. The
lack of light WILL hinder the growth of algae, which is *good*. Not to
worry: most filters are closed units, with no light.

Lee

"claude rogers" wrote in message
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My barrel filter is filled with buffer pads and is inside a lighthouse
to
hide it, my question is does a bilfilter need light to grow beneficial
bacteria, no problems so far just wondering?