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Post by Carl on May 5, 2012 19:29:12 GMT -5
I updated the Pond Algae article with further/expanded information/methods for green water and blanket weed/algae control in ponds Pond AlgaeCarl
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Post by Carl on May 6, 2012 19:55:32 GMT -5
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Post by Carl on May 16, 2012 19:43:16 GMT -5
I added further information to the Blanket Weed section of this article after some objective criticism of missing information was made to me Pond AlgaeCarl
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Post by Carl on Jul 26, 2013 17:54:18 GMT -5
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Post by Carl on May 25, 2014 16:54:39 GMT -5
We have further updated the "Pond Algae" article with a new banner & more information Here is a quote from the article: " UV Sterilization; Probably the king of green water control, A properly installed UV Sterilizer with a pond turnover of at least once every three hours and a flow rate through the UV of no faster than 40-50 gph per watt is very effective for the control of green water. Better designed UVs can effectively control green algae at higher flow rates of 60 gph plus; a good example is the TMC Advantage PRO Pond UV Clarifiers. In fact of the dozens of brands UV Clarifiers I have use over the last three decades for pond green water control, no UV Sterilizer has come close to the TMC Pro Pond line when efficiency, flow, kill rate, durability, and even price is factored in; and this includes over others I still consider excellent such as the Terminator or my own custom UV! The use of a properly installed UV will also aid in maintain a healthy redox and even GH levels as photosynthesising Green Algae will be lowered substantially."Reference: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/PondAlgae.htmlCarl
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Post by Carl on May 13, 2015 15:53:44 GMT -5
I have further updated the Pond Algae Article Here is a snip from the article about UV use "*It is noteworthy that your UV-C Bulb/Lamp must be changed every six months in warmer climates and once per "season" in cooler climates for your UV to remain effective. Also note that many UV Bulbs commonly sold as replacements are medium pressure UV Bulbs/lamps that are meant more for nail curing or similar than for water sterilization. Beware of many sold on eBay and especially Amazon for this reason at very low prices, there is a reason for the low price. Reference: Actual UV-C Emission from a UV Bulb; Aquarium or Pond
Another potential issue I have observed is many pond keepers will rely 99% for their pond clarity on the UV Sterilizer, ignoring good filtration (especially a bog/veggie filter) and many other important green water prevention technics. The result is a UV Sterilizer that works one season, but not the next, even with a new UV Bulb due to a bio load that eventually exceeds the ability of the UV Sterilizer. So if you purchase a new high output UV Sterilizer or lamp/bulb and your pond does not clear when it cleared before, chances are your bio load has exceeded your UV Sterilizer and filters ability to maintain. At this point a larger UV may be needed, but better is to cut back on your bio load or look into a good DIY Veggie Filter, which will grow with your pond!"Reference: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/PondAlgae.htmlCarl
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