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"ebruvold" wrote in message oups.com... More information seems in order. The filter is an Aquascape "BIOFALLS" filter. The contractor who put it in suggested not to clean that often as it would kill off the benefial bacteria. I believe the recommendation was to change out the filter once a year. It looks generally clean (or at least not clogged and too soiled). The pond gets a LOT of morning shade and then afternoon and evening sun. I am using supposedly beneficial bacteria - the Aquascape Clear bacteria plus SAB enyme. I haven't tried (but thinking) Barley (which as I understand it I can place either in the pond or in the water course. I am tyring to get the lillies to cover at least 60% of pond. What I am trying to figure out is how to make sense of ALL the products out on the market. There seem to be scores of different "bacteria" products. Are there any reviews???? Woudl just like to see the bottom of my pond at some point ;-) As advertized, your filter will not eliminate string algae. You should read these articles about filtration: http://www.practical-water-gardens.com/bioch0101.htm http://www.worldofwater.com/filtration.htm http://www.bestfish.com/sprngpnd.html http://www.hoerrnursery.com/GardenIn...tionBasics.cfm http://www.ponddoc.com/Topics/Filtration.htm And about the beneficial bacteria, if you are using it, have some patience. These guys take a while (usually about a month) to get firmly established in your pond. |
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