Tag Archives: Nitrification

API Test Kits Review

Posted on August 11, 2012 by esearing

To monitor the Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrates in my pond I have used a couple of different kits. I have even used the test strips but found they were not informative enough to really know what was going on. I … Continue reading →

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Microbe-Lift PL review

Posted on August 8, 2012 by esearing

Since I gave the Buffer a bad review I thought it only proper to also review the product suggested by Mark Krupka: Microbe-Lift PL. “Denitrification is the reduction of nitrate to nitrogen gas, and an excellent way of removing nitrogen … Continue reading →

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Microbe-Lift 7.5 pH Buffer Stabilizer Review

Posted on July 15, 2012 by esearing

This week I tested Ecological Labs Microbe-Lift 7.5 pH Buffer Stabilizer to determine if it would stabilize my pH at 7.5. It did not. My pond continues to fall below 7.5 at both morning and night. The goal is to … Continue reading →

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Using baking soda to adjust pond pH

Posted on June 25, 2012 by esearing

If you are reading this you are probably experiencing the dreaded pH drop most of us fish keeper see sooner or later. My pH has been steadily declining this summer and my water hardness is almost zero. Most koi sites … Continue reading →

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June 2012 Pond Conditions Calendar 06/01/2012 water temp 72*, air temp 60-80*, pH7.3, Ammonia 0, Nitrite .3, nitrate 15, evening Nitrite is reducing likely due to rain and water changes. Weather is getting cooler for next few days. Switching food … Continue reading →

Posted on June 2, 2012 by esearing | Comments Off on June 2012 Pond Conditions Calendar

Filter considerations for your pond

Posted on April 26, 2012 by esearing

Whether you own a garden puddle or extra large swimming pool for koi there are some things to consider when it comes to filtration. This article will not discuss which filter is best/worst but will hopefully help you narrow down … Continue reading →

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Water Hyacinth – Pros and Cons

Posted on November 17, 2011 by esearing

Adding a veggie filter after your bio filter is a good way to use up any remaining nitrates/nitrites in the pond system. Many of us turn to species that grow quickly and absorb any nutrients so that algae has less … Continue reading →

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Many filters for a pond

Posted on July 27, 2011 by esearing

Thinking continuously how to filter my pond with the goal of improving water quality I started to really look at what I have. I know I need at least 3 filters, mechanical, biological, and chemical in a closed circulating system. … Continue reading →

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Dissolved oxygen in a pond and summer heat

Posted on July 25, 2011 by esearing

I have covered the importance of aeration and the use of an air pump in a pond in previous articles (see tags below). But today I learned a bit more detail that I thought needed sharing. In light of the … 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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