JULY – Dec 2013 Pond Conditions
\nI forget to log results weekly so am moving to yearly post which will contain summaries for the month. The pond has become relatively stable after 3 years in operation.<\/p>\n
07\/14\/2013
\nBasic filter clean. not much to report.<\/p>\n
07\/27\/2013
\nwater temp 74*, air temp 70-90*, pH 6.0 (low), ammonia\/Nitrites 0, Nitrate 80 (high)
\nWent two weeks with out water changes due to rain and vacation. PH has dropped so I its time for new oyster shells. Nitrate is really high too, but have been feeding more recently. <\/p>\n
07\/29\/2013 – pH 6.5(eve) added 1\/2 cup baking soda.<\/p>\n
08\/2013 – ph 6.5-7.0, Nitrates 20-80
\nPond has been relatively stable with little algae growth or clarity issues. Filter cleanings have been once every 10-14 days.<\/p>\n
09\/07\/2013 ph 7.0, Nitrates 40
\nCleaned filters, not any solid waste. Water clear and stable with slight rise in Nitrates. Less rain this month so doing midweek flush of filter and refill to change water. Smallest fish is not eating aggressively with others but waits until food is in a corner, he may be partially blind but otherwise appears healthy.<\/p>\n
Expenses
\nWater bill $12.00 800 Gallons (rain offset usage) July
\nWater bill $12.00 Aug
\nWater bill $12.00 Sep
\nReplaced handle on 3 way valve – $14
\nFood – $45 Jul
\nFood – $49 Sep
\nbaking soda – $1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
JULY – Dec 2013 Pond Conditions I forget to log results weekly so am moving to yearly post which will contain summaries for the month. The pond has become relatively stable after 3 years in operation. 07\/14\/2013 Basic filter clean. … Continue reading