Microbe-Lift Pond & Aquarium Newsletter, October 2020 |
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Microbe-Lift Pond Section |
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For POND OR KOI ASSISTANCE and POND PRODUCT TECH SUPPORT INFO call Carolyn @ 239-308-4331. For AQUARIUM ASSISTANCE and AQUARIUM PRODUCT TECH SUPPORT INFO call KARIN @ 239-573-6650 ext. 213. Office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, Eastern Time. [*Both Carolyn and Karin can also be reached toll-free 1-800-645-2976.] The book, ABC’s of Ponds: w/free shipping! Order directly from www.MICROBELIFT.com
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MICROBE-LIFT USER IS A “HERO”: |
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Dixie sent this note: A quick note to thank you for my gaining “hero” status! I’ve had a pond for about 3 years, my neighbor has had one for 20. A month ago, she told me she couldn’t get her water to clear, so I told her about Microbe-Lift. I gave her a dose so it could work while she ordered her own supply. Less than a week later she told me it had done the trick and I was her hero for getting the water clear before her family came for the weekend. Love your products! – Dixie
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PROTECT YOUR WEST COAST POND FROM SMOKE/ASH:
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A man called from California with this question. I told him how to use PVC to make a frame over the pond, which is almost like using “building blocks”. Then use tarp stretched over the PVC frame, secured to the ground. Float beach balls on top of the pond to make sure your pond will have room for gas exchange in case something happens to the frame.
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1. Look for your size pond under Pond Vol. (Gals.)—for example, if your pond is 1,000-gallons, you will start with 8 oz. Then, the next three weeks you will add 4 oz. once per week. After that, you will start adding 4 oz. monthly until the bottle is empty.
2. The SECRET to reading ML/Autumn Winter Prep directions: the directions in “Once per Week Dosage (oz)” are for the bottle of liquid. Any number with “oz” behind it relates to the liquid in the bottle.
3. Start your liquid when the leaves begin to turn color, if you have not already begun. But keep using it until it is finished. Start the Packets when the leaves start to fall; they are added once per month for four months.
4. If you look again at the Directions on the box, at the bottom, you will see: Note: Simply toss 1 water soluble cellulase enzyme packet into your pond every month. Those are the directions (on the 1-quart AWP) for using the packets. There are 8 packets in the AWP box.
5. On the 1-gallon Winterizing Kit: at the bottom of the Directions, at the bottom, you will see: Note: Simply toss the designated number of water soluble cellulase enzyme packets into your pond every month. BUT—at the end of the dosages, there is a column telling you how many packets you should add to your size pond. There are 8 packets in each Winterizing Kit.
6. If you bought the Winterizing Kit for your 25,000-gallon pond, you will not have enough packets. It calls for 3 packets per month. To make up the shortfall, you can purchase Microbe-Lift/Spring Summer Cleaner which contains only the packets to add what you are missing.
7. If you need more liquid to accommodate your 100,000-gallon pond, you will need to purchase two of the Winterizing Kits.
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ARE YOU BRINGING YOUR FISH INDOORS FOR THE WINTER? |
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The challenge when bringing fish indoors is not catching fish and carrying them from the pond to their temporary winter home. It is cycling the winter home to protect them from becoming overwhelmed with ammonia. When fish breathe, they emit CO2 and ammonia. While CO2 may be a gas that poses no problem in warm environments, ammonia buildup would become toxic in a short time. Depending upon the amount of fish, size of temporary home, and filtration, it could be days or weeks before the fish begin to show signs of ammonia stress. Feeding them will speed up the process.
Here are some helpful tips to keep your fish safe during the adjustment period:
1. Use PL and Nite Out II, both made by Microbe-Lift. The PL prepares the pathways for nitrification, and Nite Out II contains the live Nitrifying bacteria.
2. Have a KH Test Kit. There are several on the market. Please use a liquid reagent test for accuracy. This is one test that you should rely on accuracy. A test strip, for instance, may show colors indicating either 60 or 80. If it is 60 ppm, your Nitrifiers cannot process ammonia. The KH must be between 100-150 ppm. The higher the better.
3. If the indoor accommodations are crowded, be sure to have Microbe-Lift/KH Bio-Active Booster on hand. More fish will produce more ammonia. It takes 7.1 mgs of carbonate alkalinity (KH) for every 1 mg. of ammonia removed by nitrification. Your KH also stabilizes the pH and prevents pH crash. If you test for nothing else, you must test KH.
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1. Deicers and bubblers can create vertical flow in pond, drawing oxygen from outer areas.
2. Adding plants in the pots you purchased them, to the pond, means you are probably putting dirt in there. How will that look when the koi upturn the plants?
3. There is no such thing as an antiseptic pond. They all contain bacteria, parasites, and other yucky things—and probably slimy fish.
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February 27, 2021 – Burrowing Owl Festival, Rotary Park, Cape Coral, FL
* March 12-14, 2021- Central Florida Koi & Goldfish Show, Orlando -- at the Avanti Palms Resort & Conference Center, 6515 International Drive; Orlando, FL 32819- the COVID-19 should hopefully be under control by then. Please mark your calendars.
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GARDEN CORNER- the pond doesn’t end at the edge:
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Growing fresh organic fruits, herbs and vegetables have become a new norm to a lot of people. Like any garden, edible plants need tender love and care to produce healthy, full booming produce. Adequate sunlight, water, plant food and some TLC, basically support photosynthesis. For generations people have been planting in their kitchen gardens, but recently more and more people are getting involved with growing in their backyards. Ecological Laboratories offers you an earth friendly product called Vegetable & Fruit Yield Enhancer. It is a highly active and balanced blend of Microbes and humic substances that combine photosynthetic cultures and essential elements. Formulated specifically to enhance the yield of vegetables and fruit by aiding the plant’s ability to absorb nutrients more efficiently. |
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Microbe-Lift Aquarium Section |
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Question:
I have a heavily planted and decorated tank, and I am getting a lot of sludge build up and debris in some areas. I there anything I can do to my aquarium to help.
Answer:
You can use Microbe-Lift Gravel & Substrate cleaner to help break down those deposits. Using it together with Special Blend will work even better. The Special Blend and Gravel & Substrate Cleaner are also very beneficial for your plants.
Best regards,
Karin Berke, Aquarium Specialist
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