Why there does many soil clouding to be when I touch media soil in the water? Is it normal? Is it ok for fish and plant?
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Unfortunately, it does cloud the water, some. But, it soon settles out and the fish and plants are not harmed.
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When you plant your aquatic plants with aquatic soil, put layer of pea gravel. This will keep soil from escaping and clouding the water. It also keeps the plants in the pot.
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One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana
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are you concerned about fish, plant life? I have both in our pond which is about 1000gallons and everything does well in it
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I have not had any problems with cloudiness. I make a pot of it a day using my hot water dispenser, which isn't filtered water. But we have pretty good water where I live. I'm on my 2nd bag of Davidson's and haven't had any issues.
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So sorry, I can not help you on this. I would call a local nursery and ask them or contact the manufacturer. The water from my urns using this product is for watering plants - don't know how safe it would be for fish and don't think I would use it until you find out if it is safe for them. Wish I could be more helpful.
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Yes, that could be a issue with your cities water. thank you! Hope that helps!
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Fill it with heavy "garden soil" not potting soil, to keep it from floating out when the tub is in the pond. Top the soil with a layer of sand or gravel to further aid in keeping the dirt down as well a looking neat from above. Wet it well to reduce air bubbles, then sink it to the depth your plants require. I've never grown a water plant from seed, just roots (water lilies/iris/mallow) or young plants so I can't speak to the seed issue. Good luck!
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Here is a better answer; Avoid water with a strange hue or film on it, and avoid water that is not clearTry to find moving water as opposed to still waterAvoid water where there is active growth in it such as algae or scumAvoid water near roadways or pavement as it likely has oil and pollutants in itStay upstream of industrial facilities, mines and constructionAvoid water from farmland, as it might have large amounts of fertilizer and pesticides in it
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My water was cloudy for months. I tried everything you could buy at the pet store. The Green Killing Machine completely cleared my water within days and it has been clear for over 6 months. I will keep it in the event I get this type of algae growth again. I would agree that it doesn't seem to have a strong flow, but it is the UV light that is killing the algae so you really do not want the water to rush through the device.
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It is. I made the mistake of not thoroughly rinsing it (I would recommend rinsing it very thoroughly, the dust/cloudiness from not doing so was pretty intense, especially after it settled on every plant and surface in the tank). There are some other more course sands that have a bit darker tone, but I am very happy with the look of the Flourite Black Sand.
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Depends on the amount of light it's getting/temperature/humidity of the environment. I was going between once per day to 2 or 3 times per day. You don't want the soil to ever completely dry out, so as soon as the top inch of the soil is dry, water it. Water it evenly and enough so that the water is draining out of the bottom.
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This is a long term hearty substrate. Anytime I uproot a plant I notice its roots are stuck to black granular pieces of it. The only way to get it off is to cut the root. So the plants love it enough to embrace it literally. Laterite dissolves, sands and soils get bacteria over growth but this stuff seems to be stuck to the roots. When I have strong currents it moves around easily and when I syphon the gravel it gets sucked up easily with soil debris and sand so I would use it as a bottom layer or a mix. But yes this is great for long term use and it won't dissolve on you. Shrimp love it plants love it and it comes with its own live bacteria. This is a long term hearty substrate. Anytime I uproot a plant I notice its roots are stuck to black granular pieces of it. The only way to get it off is to cut the root. So the plants love it enough to embrace it literally. Laterite dissolves, sands and soils get bacteria over growth but this stuff seems to be stuck to the roots. When I have strong currents it moves around easily and when I syphon the gravel it gets sucked up easily with soil debris and sand so I would use it as a bottom layer or a mix. But yes this is great for long term use and it won't dissolve on you.... » Read More This is a long term hearty substrate. Anytime I uproot a plant I notice its roots are stuck to black granular pieces of it. The only way to get it off is to cut the root. So the plants love it enough to embrace it literally. Laterite dissolves, sands and soils get bacteria over growth but this stuff seems to be stuck to the roots. When I have strong currents it moves around easily and when I syphon the gravel it gets sucked up easily with soil debris and sand so I would use it as a bottom layer or a mix. But yes this is great for long term use and it won't dissolve on you. Shrimp love it plants love it and it comes with its own live bacteria. « Show Less
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If you water on a regular basis, the soil will stay moist for days. No worries if you are gone for a day or two.
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Kathleen, cloudy is not a problem. This oil is very fresh and is storage in tanks with some sediment which gives more flavour to the oil. Dont be concern it is healthy, try it.
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I wanted to add this: it is at depence on the amount of soil or water in your pots, or on where you carry these pots to and how but I just know 100%-guaranteed that if you pour a lot of water into these pots and then try to carry them/it after you will see water dripping down on the floor in your room, yes it does! okay, I am sorry I couldn't be any more helpful to you?, thank you and good luck with your growing project!, thanks.
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It is a good product, however the cloudiness of the water may be due to different causes: too much food, tank stabilization, overpopation of bateria so depending on your problem it may or may not work. sometimes people say it doesn't work because the issue they have will not get solve with this. If everything in the water is ok (chemically) this will help. New tank syndrome will help for a few hours and then come back. In those cases, you just have to wait for the tank to get over the stabilization period(new tank syndrome") for the water to clear up. Nothing else will work. I know it is not visually pretty but that just how it is. It is a good product, however the cloudiness of the water may be due to different causes: too much food, tank stabilization, overpopation of bateria so depending on your problem it may or may not work. sometimes people say it doesn't work because the issue they have will not get solve with this. If everything in the water is ok (chemically) this will help. New tank syndrome will help for a few hours and then come back. In those cases, you just have to wait for the tank to get over the stabilization period(new tank syndrome") for the water to clear up. Nothing else will work. I know it... » Read More It is a good product, however the cloudiness of the water may be due to different causes: too much food, tank stabilization, overpopation of bateria so depending on your problem it may or may not work. sometimes people say it doesn't work because the issue they have will not get solve with this. If everything in the water is ok (chemically) this will help. New tank syndrome will help for a few hours and then come back. In those cases, you just have to wait for the tank to get over the stabilization period(new tank syndrome") for the water to clear up. Nothing else will work. I know it is not visually pretty but that just how it is. « Show Less
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The water if any isn't a problem. The only issue I have had was when it got really cold this winter, the seeds in the tray portion froze after it got wet. One quick tap and it was fine, the rest of the food was dry. I wish I had gotten the largest one!