Like Oil and Water... Koi Ponds and Algae Don’t Mix
(ContentDesk) May 23, 2006 -- Pond owners spend time, money and patience building a beautiful koi fish pond only to have their hard work threatened by unsightly algae.
This stringy green nuisance has plagued most koi ponds at one time or another.
However, increasing the aerobic bacteria activity as part of a routine koi pond maintenance program will lead to the control of the slimy green nemesis.Actually, algae is not the problem.
It is a symptom of a larger problem, which is the nutrient level and oxygen content in the koi pond.
Algae feed on the nutrients in the pond and when the nutrient level becomes high, algae will bloom and grow very quickly.
Small amounts of algae in a koi pond is healthy, as it does add oxygen back into the water, however too much of a good thing is bad.
To help remedy this problem, excess nutrients need to be removed.
There is only so much that can be done to limit the nutrients that get into a pond.
The most common sources are koi food and the koi fecal matter.
Since koi have to eat and they have to use the bathroom, the best bet will be to remove the nutrients once they get into the water.
A healthy, natural way to do this is through the addition of a microbial product, like Natural Enviro 4000 (www.naturalenviro.com), that increases the aerobic bacteria levels in the pond.
The increase in aerobic bacteria will break down the nutrients before the algae have a chance to utilize it, breaking the algae life cycle.
The microbes will also release oxygen into the pond, which aids in the reduction of turbidity and eliminates odors from stagnant pond water.Aerobic bacteria (microbes) are naturally occurring and are present in most all koi ponds.
However, it is when their levels become diminished or outnumbered by anaerobic bacteria that supplementation with a microbial product is beneficial.
Another benefit to microbial products as part of a koi pond maintenance program is that they are compatible with, and often enhanced by, many other maintenance products like biological filters, aerators and fountains.
In addition to maintenance, microbes are also effective as a treatment and preventative of algae and nutrient overload.The bottom line is, koi fish ponds are meant to be an aesthetic delight and a reflection of the owners vision and hard work.
While not inherently harmful, algae is a nuisance and an eye sore that is not a welcome addition to a koi pond.
However, with proper aeration and a quality microbial product, a koi pond can be a clean, beautiful, healthy oasis for the koi and the owner.Contact: Casey CokeNatural Environmental Systems, L.L.C.5000 Quorum Dr. #300Dallas, TX 75254Toll Free: 800-999-9345www.naturalenviro.com.
The Poop On Colonics
Taking care of the colon seems to be a popular trend in health these days. While many in the medical and alternative medicine fields are saying that most disease and illness starts in the colon, there has been a huge demand for information on how to clean and care for this vital organ.The job of the colon is to absorb water and minerals as well as eliminate the waste or feces that is no longer needed by the body. Some say that a healthy colon will produce 2 or 3 bowel movements a day, shortly after eating. Unfortunately many people do not take proper care of their colons and suffer constipation and illness.Colon hydrotherapy is becoming a popular way to clean out the colon so that it can function properly. A series of colon cleanses can remove encrusted fecal matter that has been sitting around in your colon for years as well as parasites that can hinder digestion and absorption of minerals.If you plan to add colonics to your health routine, you should make sure that you see a therapist...
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Dock Ladders
Dock ladders are used on docks to transfer material or people from the boat to the dock. They consist of several straight, simple steps. A dock ladder needs to be permanently fixed to the docks that are wooden platforms, sea walls or stationary docks with floating water lines. Most of these dock ladders come with hoop handles to make climbing in and out as easy as possible. In case the dock space is limited, it is a better option to purchase a ladder without handles.
Dock ladders come in a variety of models.
Some of them are fixed and some removable. Removable types can be lifted out without use of many tools and stored safely for later use. This helps in avoiding unnecessary exposure to water. Dock ladders can generally take up to 200 lbs of weight. But some special ones come for industrial docks that can take up to 500 lbs.
Dock ladders have a range of 2 to 10 steps to accommodate varying dock heights. For safety, dock ladders are often found in a yellow...
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Starting with a Water Garden
Copyright 2006 Richard Keir
Gardening is one of our primordial fascinations.
For thousands of years humans have gardened and for most of that time a major part of our diet came out of our gardens.
As we became better at feeding ourselves, we also gained the time to indulge in activities that weren't directly linked to our very survival.
Flowers, ornamental shrubs, decorative trees all became a part of gardening for beauty and pleasure.
Water is a source of life. We are actually composed of 50 to 70 percent water and without water we can die in hours or a few days - far faster than from lack of food.
Throughout history, water has been a necessity, even a source of warfare.
We find comfort in sights and sounds associated with water, whether the source is the sea, a lake, river, stream or pond. I believe that the sense of comfort and relaxation most of us feel around water is deeply embedded in our being.
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The Scoop on Giving Your Baby Juice
Many moms like to think that as soon as their baby turns 6 months of age, they should start giving them juice. But this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, juice is NOT necessary for an infant. Here's why:- Because of the sugars in juice, it can cause diarrhea.- Too much juice can cause a child to be overweight or obese.- Juice contains sugars and acids that can cause tooth decay.- Giving your baby too much juice can hinder growth and development, and can cause malnutrition and anemia due to lack of nutrients like proteins and complex carbohydrates.- If you are still breastfeeding, juice can cause your baby to nurse less.Although juice contains Vitamin C, you don't want to give them too much. It should never be considered a supplement.
If you must give your baby juice, consider these guidelines.- Wait until your baby is at least 6 months old. But even then, babies at this age still do not require it.- Dilute juice by at least half and half. Most grocery stores have a...
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Dr. Emoto Visits London for A Word About Water
(ContentDesk) November 14, 2005 -- Dr. Emoto, the internationally acclaimed Japanese scientist, who identified how deeply connected water is to our human consciousness is making a rare trip to London. Emoto, who is also the author of Hidden Messages in Water, the New York Times bestseller, which has sold more than 600,000 copies will be conducting two lectures on the 30th November 2005, in central London to help raise funds for the Black Cliff Monastery. This charity is building a new spiritual centre in the Qinghai province of China, (formerly Kham, eastern Tibet), a monastery which will provide a resource for education and spiritual growth for the local community. Dr Emotos lectures will be held at 12.30 pm 2pm at The White Eagle Lodge, Kensington, London and 6.30 pm 10.30 pm, Kings College, The Strand, London on 30th November 2005.
Following the evening lecture at Kings, there will be a screening of the mind-bending independent film What the Bleep, starring award-winning...
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Tsunami Aftermath
On December 26, 2004 a massive tsunami swept through Thailand killing thousands of people, and changing the lives of thousands more. Although the Tsunami happened months ago, we are still feeling the affects of it today.The massive destruction that occurred because of the tsunami has a huge impact today. Thousands of villagers in Thailand who live on a very low income to begin with lost all they had in the tsunami, as the water took it away or destroyed it altogether. These are villagers who are having an incredibly hard time now trying to scrape by and replace what it is the tsunami took from them.Agriculturally Thailand was hit very bad with the tsunami as well. Where water was reported to have traveled 7-8 miles inland farms are suffering loss of crops and livestock, as the salt that remains on their fields isn't producing the crops that are needed to support themselves and their families.Because of the change in the environment around Thailand, rivers are emptying more quickly into...
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