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Help please! Cement in pond
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enigma wrote: Christine_B wrote in : What is the best way to go about cleaning up the pond so as not to cause any further harm to the remaining wildlife? if you think cement fell into the pond, first thing to do is take a pH reading. raw cement is very alkaline & a rapid pH change will kill fish & other wildlife. it won't do any pond plants any good either. i suspect that adjusting the pH (slowly!) back to a more moderate range will solve your problems. lee Sound advice. If high a slow water exchange may be in order. Something like 20 % every other day. Increase aerating if possible. Good Luck! Bill -- Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA http://dodd.senate.gov/index.php?q=node/4476 |
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