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Shareholders Pond, Water Quality
I think it is a good idea to test the water almost daily for ammonia and
nitrites when you first start feeding the fish. The added load on the filter cannot be accommodated readily. As the numbers go up, the feed rate comes down, and then as the numbers come down, the feed rate can go back up. It is also good to have measurements immediately after a spawn. I routinely test the pond about once a week. As Lee said, worry about KH, not pH. I have the pH pen, that gives easy readings, but the color charts on the test kits is hard to discern, but if the KH is good, the pH will also be good. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html "john rutz" wrote in message ... K30a wrote: BV wrote Any other tests I should own? Shhhh, Looking out from under my lily pad... I don't own any tests. 3,000 gallons and low stocking is my secret. Snapping lily pad back down. I'm gonna get in trouble... k30a --and I only test in the spring before the pond temp activates the bacteria once it hits 60 i quit testing unless I see somthing that indicates a amonia problem John Rutz Z5 New Mexico never miss a good oportunity to shut up see my pond at: http://www.fuerjefe.com |
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