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What is a U.V. Clarifier?

Do I need a U.V. Clarifier?

If you have a pond without a lot of plants – yes

If you have a lot of fish in your pond- yes

If your pond is in the direct sun – yes

If your pond is always green pea soup – yes

This unit is used to clear green water. An ultraviolet bulb is housed in a stand-alone unit encased in a test tube (quartz tube). Water flows through the unit around the test tube and the ultraviolet light is emitted though the glass. This UV light disrupts the DNA of most invertebrates that pass through the tube (when used as a sterilizer rather than a clarifier) but is mainly aimed at eliminating suspended algae. This form of algae is what makes up green “pea-soup” water.

UV clarifiers are very effective on unbalanced ponds and those with continuous suspended algae problems. They are NOT effective against string algae and blanket  weed  and will only work on the micro-organisms that actually flow through the unit. Do not confuse UV clarifiers with UV sterilizers (used in the aquarium industry).  UV sterilizers kill ALL micro-organisms that pass through it (not just algae). For this to be true in a pond, a much larger and higher wattage UV unit would be needed and very cost-prohibitive.

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Does a pond use a lot of water??

Many people ask “does a pond use a lot of water?”

This is a great question. In many parts of the country this is a really big issue to think about if considering building a pond. Koi ponds and water gardens look beautiful and are the cornerstone of any landscape but will you pay the price in water usage? Is it something to be worried about before you call the pond contractor? The quick answer is no! Actually a pond uses far less than half the amount of water than a traditional landscape. Especially if you compare it to a grass lawn.  Traditional turfs require a minimum of four to five inches of water per week during the warm growing season. Each 500 sq. ft.(25 x 20 area) of lawn requires 320 gallons of water to receive one inch of water. Calculating that would be about 1600 gals a week watering only 4 time per week.. A California lawn may require watering at least 5 or 6 times per week with an average of one inch per day. According to state averages a 500 square foot lawn area will need approx. 25,000 gal per year..

 An average pond will loose about 1 inch of water per week.

A 25 x 20 pond at 2 foot depth will hold 7500 gals of water then after that it will take about 300 gal or less per week to maintain the water level.  In just a few short months the pond will pay for it’s self in water savings.

Which means that a pond actually uses far less water than your grass lawn.

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The best part of all is how beautiful a backyard pond will make your landscape. Your family will quickly find your water garden is the new gathering spot in the yard. A place to enjoy the morning coffee while watching the Koi and turtles play. A place to let all the stress of the day melt away while enjoying the elegance of your own Aquatic plant garden.

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What is the difference between a Koi pond and a water gardens pond?

I am asked all the time is there a difference between a koi pond and a water garden pond??

Yes, there is a big difference.

A koi pond is a usually deeper and has a much better filtration system.

It is deeper ( 3 feet or more)  to protect the Koi from predators like raccoon’s and herons. Koi will also grow larger in a deeper pond. Most Koi enthusiast also know that there is more room for error if there is a problem with water quality. A Koi pond may have one or a combination of filtrations. Most will have some kind of sand or media filter for a good bacteria bed and ease of cleaning. This may be coupled with a U.V. unit as well as extra air via an aerator. Most “hardcore” Koi ponds will not include aquatic plants. Many feel that pond plants distract from the enjoyment of their finned friends.

simple water garden or backyard pond…

A simple water garden or backyard pond will in most cases be somewhere between 14”-24” in depth. This depth with help to accommodate most pond plants. Water lilies do best in water depth of 18”-24”. Bog plants will need no more than 2 or 3 inches above the top of their pot.  Small koi and goldfish will be very happy in this well balanced environment. Many water gardeners will decide to not include Koi as they are worried that Koi will eat their precious aquatic plants. But we find that if you start Koi and plants together it is rare that they will do any hard to the pond plants. A water garden will be a well-balanced pond with a great amount of pond plants and less fish. It may or may not need to have a filter  but we recommend at least a pump to add extra air the pond. Usually if you have 65-75% of plant coverage you will not have too much problem algae.

It is important when talking to your pond builder that you know the difference between a Koi pond and a water garden. Most importantly that your pond contractor does too.

 

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Article: What is the difference between a Koi pond and a water gardens pond?

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Author: Hal Rodman

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What is the difference between a Koi pond and a water gardens pond?

What is the difference between a Koi pond and a water gardens pond?
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