The Value Of Clean Water

By Clifford Woods

It is a known fact that clean water is essential to all living things to be able to survive. With the environmental changes occurring at present, however, the environment is at risk of losing clean water with all the uncontrolled pollutants that are incorporated in the water system. There might be a time when clean water scarcity will be experienced all around the world.

One solution in addressing the problem of contaminated water is the use of beneficial microorganisms.

Beneficial microorganisms, either in the form of bacteria or fungi, have the ability to breakdown almost anything to use them for food as a source of energy. They are the reason for the decay of organic materials in the environment.
Beneficial microorganisms, which we commonly term as good bacteria, are very helpful to the body since they fight harmful microorganisms or bad bacteria. Aside from their benefits in the body, they also have some benefits in our environment, such as helping in production of clean water.

These beneficial microorganisms are versatile; they can adapt to any type of environment they are in. These have the ability to clean water and thus, they are incorporated to dirty ponds and lakes that need to be cleaned up. Although there are natural floras already present in the local environment, they have already been depleted by pollution and thus, the need to incorporate cultured microorganisms into them is imminent.

Beneficial microorganisms may be incorporated in ponds to produce clean water. Some types of beneficial microorganisms break down toxic ammonia present in ponds. They break them down into nitrites, which are converted into a useful form. An increase of nutrients present in the pond environment can also become harmful, beneficial microorganisms also feed on these excess nutrients.

A pond that is full of algae and dead plants has its oxygen content of the water depleted. The introduction of beneficial microorganisms can help clean water by feeding on these dead plants and algae and emitting oxygen back into the water. The pungent odors due to increase in algae and dead plants are also reduced. In this way, other living things present in ponds and lakes, such as fish are able to thrive in the environment. And people enjoy the clean water caused by beneficial microorganisms too.

Bad bacteria present in a pond environment can cause illness to humans resulting in ulcers, septicemia, and gastroenteritis. These harmful microorganisms are incorporated into water systems that mix with water sources and then come out in tap water, which all the while is thought as clean water. Beneficial microorganisms can eliminate stomach illnesses by releasing antibacterial properties.

Beneficial microorganisms are able to balance the ecosystem around their environment to help other living things to thrive, such as in the case of ponds and lakes to keep clean water flowing. However, if the beneficial microorganism is out-numbered by harmful organisms and substances, the rate of pollution is faster than the breakdown from the beneficial microorganisms. They cannot do the entire job alone and so there is a need for humans to maintain cleanliness in the environment and to reduce pollution as much as possible to have unending supply of clean water.

It is important to implement methods that will keep the correct balance of both algae and bacteria so that a healthy ecosystem is maintained. Where matter and waste are allowed to collect in the bottom of the pond, the oxygen content eventually decreases, which means that beneficial bacteria or microorganisms are unable to control for high levels of ammonia and nitrites. Even the application of a pump or filter to aerate the water will prove ineffective.

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What You Need to Know About Healthy and Organic Aquariums

By Clifford Woods


Since an aquarium is an environment that is artificial, it needs intervention from the owner. This intervention is needed especially during the initial period of set up as it is hard to be certain about the quality of the water. In most of the cases, water that is used is from the local water source might contain chemicals that are harmful to the fish, so it is imperative to pay attention to water quality at the source. Other than toxic chloramines and chlorine, the source water might also contain phosphate, nitrate, calcium, iron, silicate, and other chemicals in different quantities.

This is not the water to use for healthy and organic aquariums.

The clarity of water is not a real indicator of the quality of water. Testing the water at the source is the only way to know what is in local water. Test results will decide the pH adjusters/buffers and water conditioners needed to adjust the water conditions to what is needed in aquariums.
While the majority of aquarium fish are able to regulate water that is less than ideal, some species are so sensitive that they need precise conditions to flourish. So, knowing what is in the source water is very important, as action may be needed.

Phosphate and nitrate are major plant nutrients. Increases in these chemicals not only lower the quality of water, but can also affect aquarium health. The presence of these elements in high amounts often means high levels of organic material that is decaying, which is not suitable for healthy organic aquariums.

Waste materials in excess not only contaminate aquarium water, but also affect the pH of the aquarium. Some inhabitants of an aquarium are really sensitive to low amounts of nitrate. The precipitation of magnesium and calcium ions can lower abilities to buffer and eventually disturb aquarium pH or make it difficult to keep the pH stable.

Dissolved calcium can also make it hard to reach desired pH levels for freshwater fish that need conditions that are acidic. There is water conditioner that is multi-purpose and can detoxify nitrate as well as ammonia, chlorine, and chloramines in the water, making it an enormously beneficial aquarium accessory to have around. When the concentration of iron is high and dissolves in your tap water, it may tinge the water and give it a reddish and cloudy condition. This condition is more noticeable in aquariums, with oxygen content that is high. Iron that dissolves not only defaces the look of the aquarium, but also lowers the quality of the water.

The best means of eliminating dissolved items from tap water is a purification system can be used on the tap water. A “reverse osmosis” unit is the best filter you can buy. This filter powers water to go through a semi-permeable film that removes 90-99% of impurities from tap water. The result is water that is free of contaminants as well as minerals and makes water suitable for healthy organic aquariums.

One of these filters can be obtained for the aquarium itself. The major purpose for weekly or monthly maintenance is to remove organic matter from the aquarium. Generally, there are 2 types of organic wastes – dissolved and particulate. Particulate organic matter is the stuff that can easily be seen developing on the filter pads and in the gravel. Simply remove the filter pad, rinse it well and also wash the rocks.

These are all simple tips and what you need to
know about healthy and organic aquariums.

Clifford Woods is the CEO of Effective Environmental Services and Organic Environmental Technology.
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Benefits of Having Organically Clean Ponds

By Clifford Woods

Anyone who has a fish pond in their yard wishes there was some easy way to clean it out. It can smell bad and you have to clean it out occasionally to keep it healthy for any fish, so they do not get sick and die.

Even if the pond has a filter, other gadgets and products from the store, there are still going to be times when you need to clean the pond. Ponds tend to become the most polluted parts of our environment. And due to the polluted water in ponds, lakes and rivers, they attract insects and other little creatures, which make the pond even dirtier and can turn it into a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

So, cleaning a pond is not only needed for providing a healthy environment for garden animals, such as frogs or toads, insects and your fish, but also to keep the population of mosquitoes under control. Ponds that are built well and are in harmony with nature will need less maintenance.




Something that ponds do benefit from is organic pond cleaning. This is a method that is beneficial to the health of the fish, as no harsh chemicals are used and the waste that is taken out has many other uses. The use of chemicals also drops the quality of the water making it hazardous for humans as well. In order to have organic healthy ponds; it is essential that only organic pond cleaners are used, as it can keep the ponds clean without any risk to all the life that lives there.

The pond does need to be cleaned at least once a year with the fall or spring being the best time, as the water is cooler during those months and the fish adapt better. If the pond smells bad – you have waited too long. If cleaning the pond is done on a regular basis, it will not get to the point where it might get smelly.

Move the fish to a water tank while cleaning or if you have several ponds, you can just move the fish to another pond. This makes it easier on the fish. You need a brush that is nylon for cleaning the sides of the pond. With the nylon brush, there will probably not be any need for harsh cleaners.

The silt that is on the bottom of the pond can be scraped up and be used in the garden as mulch. This silt is great for gardens and plants, and will make your garden soil really healthy. Another benefit is that this keeps all the essential minerals in the pond for the health and protection of the fish.

Organically cleaning your pond, makes healthy ponds and healthy fish. It also contributes towards a safer environment for any adults or children spending time in the yard and with pets quite frequently drinking the pond water, it will be safe for them too.
There are many ways to contribute towards a safer and healthier environment for all of us to live our lives and the benefits of having organically clean ponds can be one of them.
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Clifford Woods is the CEO of Effective Environmental Services and Organic Environmental Technology.
You can find out more about Organic Pond Cleaners at www.effens.com
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USEFUL TIPS FOR YOUR POND

USEFUL TIPS FOR YOUR POND

By Clifford Woods

Pond Magician contains beneficial micro-organisms which eat toxins.

When they eat the toxins, they give off as a by-product antioxidants and probiotics (a substance containing beneficial micro-organisms) which are very good things for fish, plants, etc.
One very important thing to understand is that Pond Magician is NOT a chemical, nor does it contain any chemicals.
Sometimes you will see little white particles floating around on the top of your Pond Magician. These particles are just one of the ingredients in the product. They do not mean the PM is old or not longer good. Just keep the lid on tight so no air can get into the container as air tends to make these little white particles show up.

You may ask “How do I know if the PM is still good?”
Well, if it smells kind of sweet, similar to soy sauce, it is still good. When it goes bad it smells really bad and you can tell just by smelling the PM if it is still good or not.

The shelf life of Pond Magician is 6 months after purchase. It will last longer than that. If you have a question about your PM, you should smell it. If you have had the PM for some time but haven’t used it. The smell will tell whether it is good or not.

How Does Pond Magician work?

Pond Magician's millions of friendly microbes move through your pond and gobble up the organisms and pollutants that make your pond unsightly and smelly. Different than other pond and lake cleaners which solely treat organic substances, Pond Magician contains both beneficial aerobic (living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen) and beneficial anaerobic (grows and thrives in an oxygen-free environment) microorganisms and therefore can adapt to a wide variety of pond water conditions.

These two categories of microbes team up to eliminate the organic and inorganic pollutants that live in your pond.

As these beneficial aerobic microbes do their work, you get the following benefits:

• Your pond water will be as fresh and clear as water from a fresh running mountain stream.
• Your pond fish and plants will be very happy, thriving.
• Your fish and plants will live longer.
• Your pond will have a very pleasant "alive and healthy" scent.

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Clifford Woods is the CEO of  Organic Environmental Technology.
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CONTROLLING ALGAE NATURALLY IN YOUR POND

Controlling Algae Naturally in Your Pond

By Clifford Woods

You have two choices in dealing with algae in your pond and that is with chemicals or naturally.

Chemical methods are fine if you there are no living creatures or plants in your pond because algaecides and chemicals will kill any and all life in the water. Normallly chemicals would be used in a swimming pool or perhaps outdoor fountains, any water feature that does not have plants and or fish in them.

The natural way works with Mother Nature, not against her. You could use plants and fish, or good bacteria that would create and maintain a healthy well balanced ecosystem.

Algae itself is a plant, it needs nutrients and light to grow so when you add plants to your pond they directly compete for the nutrients available. Add enough plants and you naturally minimize the nutrients available to the algae.

Over feeding your fish: Fish food that is not digested by the fish is the main pollutant in many ponds. Fish eat many things in the pond and that includes algae. Too much food for the fish increases waste and provides nutrients that feed the algae. When the algae goes on an over population bloom reduce or eliminate feeding until it is under control.

Reduce sunlight penetration: Cover at least half of the surface area of your pond with plants. Water that is not covered is much more difficult to keep in balance than ponds filled with beneficial plants.

Add bacteria: healthy colonies of bacteria found in Pond Magician are a crucial part in ensuring a naturally balanced pond. When cooler water temperatures are present add more and during the warmer months add less.

Keep the water moving: pulling water from one end of the pond and then filtering it before it returns at the opposite end will greatly improve water quality. Oxygen is added to the water as it is circulated.

Create a run off or add a drain tile: Water run off from lawns and surrounding gardens can overload the pond with nutrients and that is not good for the life in your pond. 

Manually take out the dead and decaying  plants and their leaves: Decaying leaves and or plant debris will also create excess nutrients in your pond.  Skimmer are by far the most efficient and easiest way to keep your pond free of debris.

Water change: A partial water change (10-30%) every month or month and half may also help reduce excess nutrients in some situations.


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Maintaining Healthy And Clear Aquariums With Beneficial Microorganisms

Maintaining Healthy And Clear Aquariums With Beneficial Microorganisms
By Clifford Woods

Your fish tank requires regular cleaning if you want to keep the water sparkling and everything that's swimming in it alive. It also helps keep bad odor at bay which can easily fill up the room. It's a good thing that individuals who love viewing aquatic animals at home can enjoy healthy and clear aquariums with Beneficial Microorganisms, or BM for short.

BM for fish tanks come in liquid form. Just like what the name reveals, it consists of millions of beneficial bacteria. Each of them works synergistically, which means that one enhances the job rendered by the other. Together, they eliminate microbes that are responsible for the acceleration of water pollution and the production of bad odor.

Although it is said that there are over 80 types of bacteria present, all of them can be classified into five groups. They include lactic acid bacteria, photosynthetic bacteria, actinomycetes, yeasts and fungi. EM contains microorganisms that can live in environments with oxygen as well as in areas where the gas is absent (aerobic and anaerobic respectively).

It's not just water in the tank that benefits from the use of BM, but also all the other living organisms in it. This means that both the fish and plants can stay healthier in an environment that is more suitable for their existence.

For home owners, BM spares them from the back-breaking task of having the water and everything else in the tank cleaned regularly.

Taking advantage of BM is as simple as pouring the right amount of liquid in the water on a monthly basis. Ideally, you have to add an ounce of it for every 10 gallons of water. No mixing or any other special preparation is necessary as you pour it into the fish tank straight from the container. It's a good idea to make sure that it is evenly dispersed in the water.

Whether your fish tank contains fresh or salt water, BM helps in providing your aquatic animals and plants a healthier and cleaner environment. Do take note that this product is not genetically or chemically produced. It's 100% natural and organic. This means you are not adding anything into the water that can be harmful to any living organism found in it, except for microbes that contribute to water pollution, bad odor and even diseases that affect marine life.

The many other uses of BM serve as proofs that it's very safe. It's being utilized by organic farmers to enrich and improve the condition of soil, leading to better agricultural productivity. Cheese, bread, beer, yogurt, pickles and other fermented food items are also made possible because of it. BM is used for sanitizing medical facilities, as well as for cleaning sewers and oil spills. It is useful in eliminating bad odor and preventing the spread of diseases in animal industries and zoos.

It's easier to maintain healthy and clear aquariums with Beneficial Microorganisms. Pollution and bad bacteria that contribute to a poor environment for fish and plants can be eliminated on a microscopic level. It's good for fish tanks containing several gallons of fresh or salt water, as well as ponds that can be really difficult to keep in an excellent condition.

Once you follow the simple guidelines to healthy and clear aquariums with Beneficial Microorganisms, everything else comes easy. The health of your fish will be improved as the water quality is much better. This also implies that you have less work to do in terms of dealing with issues such as disease and infections.

Depending on your schedule, always set a date at least every month to siphon any debris from the gravel. This will ensure that your tank is sparkling clean. You will worry less about your fish with Beneficial Microorganisms.

Given the mentioned facts, it would be much easier to maintain healthy and clear aquariums with Beneficial Microorganisms. The general guidelines should help you during the initial stages as you will learn more over time and get acquainted with more detailed requirements.

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Clifford Woods is the CEO of Organic Environmental Technology.
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TIPS FOR A CLEAR POND ALL YEAR ROUND

TIPS FOR A CLEAR POND ALL YEAR ROUND

By Clifford Woods

You have done all the work to create your beautiful pond. You've got the correct, colorful fish and the pumps are pumping, the plants are "just so" and you start enjoying. You then do all the right things. Add the chemicals and things recommended and one day your pond is not as clear as it was. You cannot see your fish and worse - it's all green!

Oh no!
Well, here are some no chemicals tips for a clean, all natural, organic pond that you and your fish will love!

The first point is NEVER put any chemicals what-so-ever in your pond. They damage the environment; destroy natural vegetation and they can HARM your fish! If you are currently using chemicals, it is strongly recommend that you cease using them. At the very least, they are not safe for the environment.



Use effective microorganisms - always! Some kinds of microorganisms help us, but other kinds give us trouble. Among microorganisms, there are good bacteria and there are bad bacteria. Good bacteria clean water, produce cheese, bread etc. and are of help to our health. Bad bacteria contaminate soil, pollute water and air. They cause sickness and disease and degrade health. So, look around. Do a little research and locate some effective microorganisms that you can use in your pond. Your fish will love you for it.

No Ultra Violet Lights - ever. Ultra Violet light does reduce the bacteria in the pond; however, the UV cannot tell the difference between the good bacteria and the bad ones. Because of this, a UV light kills the friendly bacteria in the Pond and in any effective microorganisms you are using - right along with the bad guys!

Use your dechlorinator. If your water is chlorinated or every time you add fresh water to your pond; dechlorinate. Chlorine is not good for the microbes in any effective organisms you use.

Plants and animals are not likely to store chlorine. However, laboratory studies show that repeat exposure to chlorine in air can affect the immune system, the blood, the heart, and the respiratory system of animals.

Chlorine causes environmental harm at low levels. Chlorine is especially harmful to organisms living in water and in soil; so, use your de-chlorinator!

No sludge build-up! When effective microorganisms are used regularly in ponds, about every 6 weeks or so all-year-round, the black, stinky, smelly sludge build up on the bottom of ponds does not seem to happen.

Good practice. Some good practices when dealing with ponds are: a) Calculate the gallons of water in your pond correctly. Use a calculator - The formula is: length x width x average depth x 7.5. This ensures that whatever you are adding to it is being added correctly to your pond. b) If you have heavy rains, double the dosage of whatever effective microorganisms you are use. c) Do not fertilize your pond plants. This also fertilizes the algae - and we do not want to be doing that!

Using effective microorganisms, at the recommended dosages, all-year-round (every 6 weeks or so) and keeping your pond dechlorinated whenever you add fresh water, will give you: a) Happy fish, b) Thriving and beautiful plants, c) No green water, and d) A clean, healthy, beautiful pond all-year-round!

Clifford Woods is the CEO of Effective Environmental Services and Organic Environmental Technology.
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