Dosing rate is based on the total volume of water in the pond/container pond, not the volume of water being added. This is because the tap water is very likely to be at a higher or lower temperature than the pond water so will initially form a "layer" either at the top or bottom of the pond. If only a small amount of Chlorine Guard is added this will sit within the existing pond water zone and will be neutralised before the added tap water mixes with the existing pond water. If Chlorine Guard is dosed based on the volume of water in the pond this will be sufficient to treat both the existing and added water. Salgado-Almeida, B.; Falquez-Torres, D.A.; Romero-Crespo, P.L.; Valverde-Armas, P.E.; Guzmán-Martínez, F.; Jiménez-Oyola, S. Risk Assessment of Mining Environmental Liabilities for Their Categorization and Prioritization in Gold-Mining Areas of Ecuador. Sustainability 2022, 14, 6089. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Sobsey, M.D.; Handzel, T.; Venczel, L. Chlorination and Safe Storage of Household Drinking Water in Developing Countries to Reduce Waterborne Disease. Water Sci. Technol. 2003, 47, 221–228. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] [ PubMed][ Green Version] Wille, B. Basra Is Thirsty: Iraq’s Failure to Manage the Water Crisis. 2019. Available online: https://www.hrw.org/report/2019/07/22/basra-thirsty/iraqs-failure-manage-water-crisis (accessed on 9 December 2022). One 250ml bottle will treat ponds up to 4500 litres (1000 gallons) during a Summer - allowing for 5 top ups. Add the Chlorine Guard from the small 10ml measuring chamber near where the new water is entering the pond or container so that it is well mixed in.

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This is caused by algae; it can be a problem if tadpoles are in the pond as the water becomes deoxygenated. The tap water used to fill the pond is a major source. Phosphates are not only found in the rivers used for water supplies, but in the past twenty years phosphates have been deliberately added to tap water to reduce pipe corrosion**. SENAGUA. Norma de Diseño Para Sistemas de Abastecimiento de Agua Potable, Disposición de Excretas y Residuos Líquidos en el Área Rural. Secr. Agua 2016, 1–44. [ Google Scholar] Some comes from the soil in planting containers, but commercial aquatic soils do not contain high amounts. Aquatic fertilisers are generally only needed for waterlilies to help them to flower better. Usually such fertilisers incorporate slow release phosphate applied in pellets close to the roots, to limit any leaching into the pondwater. Yes, all our 9cm, 11cm and 23cm Marginal Pond Plants, Deep Water plants and Waterillies will be sent out to you pre-planted in a mesh basket with our aquatic compost and will have been fed with an aquatic feed ball.

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Have sufficient pond plants. As well as being decorative and encouraging wildlife, pond plants such as waterlilies, submerged plants, floating plants, irises and other marginal plants can all use up the phosphates in the water and help the pond to reach a better balance. Remove old and damaged leaves as the season continues. Remove dosage chamber cap and foil seal, squeeze bottle until chamber is filled to the required level. Plants add valuable habitats for wildlife and enhance the beauty of a pond – keep them looking their best with these simple steps.Virdis, S.G.P.; Xue, W.; Winijkul, E.; Nitivattananon, V.; Punpukdee, P. Remote Sensing of Tropical Riverine Water Quality Using Sentinel-2 MSI and Field Observations. Ecol. Indic. 2022, 144, 109472. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]