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Old 09-04-2008, 02:59 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default My pond is almost finished
On Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:27:31 EDT, wrote:

If you install a veggie filter a partial water change is necessary only once a year
or so.

Really? I just don't see how that is possible. Water still gets "old" even
with plants taking out the nitrates, ammonia & nitrites.

I still recommend frequent partial water changes. Around here it keeps
buffering up, not to mention removes bacteria & parasites, puts good
minerals in, and takes heavy metals out, that accumulate as water
evaporates. ~ jan
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A flower gardener... tends flowers
A veggie gardener... tends veggies, so
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