I wanted to pass along a pond tip for those of you who use UV sterilizers in your pond. At Aquatic Connections, we would suggest waiting a few more weeks before you turn on your UV light. UV lights can not distinguish between the "Good Bacteria" in your pond that you want to grow right now and the algae you want to get rid of. Coming out of the winter season, all of your Good Bacteria has died off in the cold water. In order to help your pond's ecosystem re-establish itself for the Spring, you want to add bacteria, like Microbe-lift, and let it colonize in your filter system. Running your UV will make that process more difficult and possibly delay the process.
Also, did you know that you should replace your UV bulb EVERY year?
If you would like to read more about Spring Opening Pond Tips, you can visit our website, Aquaticconnections.com and click on the Pond News Tab for Seminar Notes or Click Here.
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