Tag Archives: green water

PH Meter Calibration Solution

Posted on August 31, 2011 by esearing

My Pond PH seems to be creeping up lately, so I am wondering if it is truly rising or is my meter out of calibration. So this weeks purchase was $20 of calibration solutions PH 4, 7, and 10 so … Continue reading →

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Cost of water changes vs chemical additives

Posted on July 12, 2011 by esearing

Bingo, the lights are on and somebody is home!!!! I just came to major realization while chatting with my friend Chuck Jones of Wet Pets (KOI Farm in Dahlonega GA). Water changes are the only method for removing harmful bacterias … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend Projects

Posted on May 29, 2011 by esearing

On my list of to-do’s this weekend. Fix retaining block wall – Check – Removed 3 inch root underneath the bottom blocks that was pushing them up. Also took opportunity to create a stepped path up the hill. Buy another … Continue reading →

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Algaefix fixes green water

Posted on April 26, 2011 by esearing

I need to be able to see my sick fish so I finally resorted to using Algaefix since the bacteria is not yet established enough to fight it. I was a little skeptical it would work but after just a … Continue reading →

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