October Pond Conditions
10/3/2011
Fall has begun. Temperatures are beginning to drop but we still have some days in the 70’s.
Air temp mid 40s-70*, water temp 58-60*, PH 8.3
Water is clear with light algae bloom. Have not used any algaefix in last 3 weeks. Barley bale in filter box only. Getting some debris from surrounding trees due to temps and wind. Reducing feeding amount. Fish are still active.
10/11/2011
Getting some cavitation from the skimmer. Refit the piping. Waterbill $21.
PH 8.2. water temp about 68*.
Pond overflowed by Rain. Added algaefix to stop bloom. Barley not working.
10/29/2011
PH 7.8, watertemp 56*-60*, airtemp 38*-60*, Ammonia 0, nitrates 0, nitrites 0.
Added UV sterilizer to fight algae. Still doing weekend filter cleanings and mid week dumps.
