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How to Install a UV Sterilizer in Sump

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…

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Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier Installs for Fish Tanks

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…

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Keeping Retention Ponds Healthy-Fix Your Retention Pond Health Issues and BMP Care Failures in Wichita Kansas!

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…

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Pond Winterizing: A quick guide for protecting waterfalls, koi, & water garden plants

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…

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The 3 things to know about filters

Every aquarium needs 3 types of filtration to function: Mechanical, Chemical, and biological.   Mechanical Filtration- mechanical filtration separates out free-floating particles from the water column. Chemical Filtration- is a filter that forces water through a chemical compound to bind, break, or oxidize impurities and organic compounds Biological Filtration- a filter that is designed to…