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The Nitrogen Cycle Explained FISH EAT plants eat FISH WASTE Pond Spikes and Plant Grow to maximize nitrogen cycle Nitrates AMMONIA Bio Sludge Control to help beneficial bacteria convert nitrites NITRITES Bio Booster to help beneficial bacteria remove ammonia 28 The nitrogen cycle is the biological interaction between plants, fish, and beneficial bacteria. This is a natural process which develops in time in any water garden. Equipment technology and water treatments can reduce the time factor and help to achieve a healthy chemical balance in your water garden. The nitrogen cycle begins when fish eat food they find in the water and produce waste. The fish waste contains nitrogen in the form of ammonia (too much ammonia and nitrogen in the water can be deadly to fish). Beneficial bacteria convert waste into nitrites (a form plants absorb). Plants take up the nutrients and help produce clear water. Alquatic plants produce chlorophyll, which in turn is consumed by fish to continue the cycle again. Generally the nitrogen cycle is encouraged with biological and mechanical filtration and with UV Sterilization/Clarification. However, problems can occur if you remove any part of the cycle such as if the pond has too many fish or too little beneficial bacteria, or insufficient plants. Maintaining stable pH and water quality is important for all pond inhabitants, specifically large population’s of beneficial bacteria. Stabilizing Your Water Gardens Eco-system Laguna’s Quick Test Strips for Ponds (PT145) provide a fast and easy way to measure your ponds toxic levels of nitrites and nitrates as well as pH alkalinity and hardness levels. Should your pond have unbalanced pH levels use Laguna water treatments to take quick corrective action and achieve a healthy chemical balance. The higher the pH of the water, the more toxic ammonia will be. If you have a high pH (above 7.5) and are having trouble with fish, test for ammonia. Providing pond plants with additional nutrients such as Pond Spikes (PT910 & PT911) and Plant Grow (PT866) helps maximize the plants job in helping to convert nitrites to nitrates and can lessen the levels of ammonia in the water. If you have a low pH (7 or below), and are having trouble with fish, test for nitrites. Nitrites are toxic to fish and need to be removed or changed. Without a supplement, such as Bio Booster (PT891/ PT893), it can take approximately ten days to break the nitrites down naturally. It is especially important to supplement with Bio Booster in the spring or when adding fish as nitrites increase at this time. It can take up to 21 days for nitrites to convert to nitrates. In small quantities, Nitrates are non-toxic to fish and are a fertilizer for plants. To speed up the conversion process we recommend adding Laguna Bio Sludge Control (PT886/PT888) to your pond. Remember to test your pond often; especially in new ponds where ammonia and nitrogen levels are likely to vary until their eco-systems are stabilized. www.lagunaponds.com | 2012
Water Maintenance Part of maintaining a pond usually means testing, treating, and cleaning the water from time to time. Testing to see if the pond water is adequately balanced and to see if the filtration system is doing its job is essential. When testing indicates problem areas, Laguna water treatments can be applied to restore a proper balance to the pond. Pond maintenance equipment (nets, vacuums, etc) can be helpful tools for removing waste, sludge and debris, which are great hazards to the health of your garden pond. New Laguna Super Concentrated Water Treatments 100 % biodegradeable, Laguna’s new 32 oz (946 ml) Pond Water Neutralizer, Bacterial Pond Conditioner, and Pond Water Clarifier have been formulated to correct and stabilize pond water ensuring a healthy, thriving ecosystem.
Page 1 and 2: Beautifully simple water gardening
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents COLOR CODED SECTI
Page 5 and 6: Pumps/Air Pumps Without an adequate
Page 7 and 8: Pumps/Air Pumps PUMP HEAD HEIGHT CH
Page 9 and 10: Pumps/Air Pumps Solids handling cap
Page 11 and 12: U.S. PATENT NOS. D357, 307, 5,052,7
Page 13 and 14: NNon-Clogging Vortex Impellor • P
Page 15 and 16: Filters A good filteration system e
Page 21 and 22: Filters Camouflage the top of your
Page 23 and 24: Pond Lighting An essential accessor
Page 25 and 26: Pond Lighting LED bulbs can reduce
Page 27 and 28: UV Sterilizers/Clarifiers One of th
Page 29: U.S. PATENT NOS. D357, 307, 5,052,7
Page 33 and 34: Water Maintenance TRADITIONAL WATER
Page 35 and 36: Water Maintenance PRO POND NET AND
Page 37 and 38: Fish Food and Treats A direct effec
Page 39 and 40: Fish Food and Treats PREMIUM KOI AN
Page 41 and 42: Planting Accessories More than just
Page 43 and 44: Planting Accessories PT960 8” (20
Page 45 and 46: Liner and Pre-formed Ponds Choosing
Page 47 and 48: Liner and Pre-Formed Ponds WATER BA
Page 49 and 50: Hosing, Connectors, Clamps and Acce
Page 53 and 54: Winterizing Pond owners in colder c
Page 55 and 56: Ornamental Whether your style is tr
Page 57 and 58: Urban Collection Inspired from natu
Page 59 and 60: Ornamental fountains Stylish and at
Page 61 and 62: Laguna makes water garden retailing
Page 63 and 64: Merchandising 8 Foot Advanced Displ
Page 65 and 66: Merchandising 63 Dealer may change
Page 67 and 68: Merchandising 4 Foot Plant Display
Page 69 and 70: Merchandising S2940 S2942 LAGUNA DI
Page 71 and 72: Index ART # PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PAG

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