Friday, April 30, 2004
Saint Robert
The pond has already started to go a little bit green. Slightly annoying after our mamouth cleaning effort. So this morning, because it was raining, we decided to do something about it. Some research about pond filters on the web, and we both head off to St Brieuc. St Brieuc is about 1 hour away and is the largest town (city ?) in Cotes D'Armor. There are two fish pond shops and a quick visit to each before lunch. Interestingly one recommended chemicals (about 100 euros worth) and the other shop recommended various bio filters and Ultra Violet lamps (about 300 euros worth). Careful consideration over lunch near Carrefour and we decided on the non-chemical solution. More expensive, but there is always that worry that you get the wrong dose or mess up the pH or some other finely balanced parameter.
Whilst waiting for the fish shop to open we had a browse around Carrefour. We both felt a bit like yokels in the big city. The place was huge ! and seem to sell everything. I expect it's much like K-Mart.
Anyway, back home to the country, and the system is in. A new pump, a bio filter box (basically a plastic box full of gravel) and an UV lamp the water passes over to kill the nasty bacteria. The pipework and general installation needs a little covering up with plants/rocks, but hopefully it should help to keep the pond clear and looking good. It's also good for the fish.
Still haven't found the chicken eggs !
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