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Old 04-07-2003, 04:08 PM
Bonnie Espenshade
 
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Default Do people use UV lights?

GrampysGurl wrote:

No UVs here. I went the high plant load, low fish and small fish load way


from the beginning. Even this year, with the fish way too many and too big


(after 8 years) for the ponds and



No UV here, plenty of plants, very minimal filtration (just for a small
waterfall) a low fish load, plenty of surface coverage (lilies)... I wouldn't
say my water is crystal clear at the moment but you can see clear to the
bottom... It will clear to gin clear shortly but I prefer a little murkiness...
it looks more natural.
Colleen
Zone 5 Connecticut


No UV here either. Veggie filter more fish than I should
(IMO) but lots of plants in goldfish pond and in veggie
filters - none in koi pond. Clear water usually except in
early spring.

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Bonnie
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