US Environmental Protection Agency: Vegetation management is probably the most frequent maintenance activity that occurs in association with the upkeep of stormwater ponds and wetlands. 10 Have your lawn care company report erosion annually Erosion is a top concern on biannual inspections. It creates sediment. To prevent erosion, ask your lawn maintenance company to report or…
What if I can only feed my fish 5 times a week? Fish in the wild prefer to look for food in the morning and evening. Fish are natural foragers and will not pass-up an easy meal. In fact, when you approach a fish tank and the fish act hungry, this means they are well-fed….
Presence of the Ich disease is an indicator that something in your aquarium is causing stress on the fish. This stress factor can be caused by: Temperature changes New Tank Syndrome Ammonia Nitrites other disease Bully fishes Lack of oxygen Detritus (organic waste) Osmotic stress (too little salt and/or minerals) Nitrates (in rare cases)…
Your saltwater aquarium is a life support system. This life support system includes circulation fans, pumps, heaters and a sump or canister. As well, life-forms in every aquarium or pond are supported by 3 invisible types of filtration plus lighting. Most noteworthy of all this, a marine environment requires particularly pristine, sterile water. What are the benefits…
In order to fulfill the maintenance needs of our commercial and residential aquarium clients, we service and sale reverse osmosis systems. Water Purification for Aquariums If you have a saltwater aquarium, you have heard the importance of purifying water that you add to the aquarium. This means more than dechlorination. Our earth’s ocean is always…
Causes of Dead Fish, Removal from Pond and Prevention of die-off. Major fish losses are not uncommon in Wichita and Kansas ponds and lakes as KWCH reports. The die-off creates an increasingly foul odor for several weeks. When the mess is moved by the changing winds, the odor moves too. Moreover, sunny weather will increase…
Retention Ponds Are Vital for Flood Safety The main purpose of a retention pond (or BMP) is to reduce the destructive force of storm water. All retention ponds are designed to do these tasks: lower local flood damage, reduce erosion, dilute lawn and street chemicals, absorb heavy metals, preserve nature and recreational fishing spots. Issues…
“It is the same liquid joy and happiness to itself and its Maker, ay, and it may be to me. It is the work of a brave man surely, in whom there was no guile! He rounded this water with his hand, deepened and clarified it in his thought, and in his will bequeathed it to Concord.”…
Cycling a Fish Tank- the Nitrogen Cycle What is “New Tank Syndrome”? Every aquarium will naturally establish a full nitrogen cycle within 8 weeks. However, before fully cycling a fish tank, every aquarium has a “new tank syndrome”. This is a 4 to 6-week process whereby your aquarium suffer days of high ammonia and nitrite….
A winterizing checklist for backyard ponds in Wichita, Kansas & Midwest Great Plains Should I leave my pond pump on in the winter? If ice on your waterfall will cause water runoff or freeze-thaw damage to rocks, you must shut off your pump. If you shut off your pond, you must add a heater or…
