How to MAKE BENEFICIAL BACTERIA

How to MAKE BENEFICIAL BACTERIA | How to tips

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Have you ever wondered where beneficial bacteria comes from or how to make healthy pond beneficial bacteria?
Check out this quick video!

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@Nick-vl7lk 3 жыл бұрын

Just a note. Foam in water like this is actually organic matter shedding fatty molecules during decomposition. Its mostly made up of phytoplankton and plant material, it is not bacteria, the bacteria will thrive as a result by feeding on the foam, not necessarily "good or bad" bacteria. As they all play useful roles in our environments, but that is not in itself bacteria. Excellent project videos by the way.

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@davidaix5771 3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right that's why saltwater tanks used protein skimmers and it does the same thing

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

Bingo

@2869may 2 жыл бұрын

I came to say this, But a "Nick" already had.... lol

@bradparker649 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the teaching. Just started my pumps in Michigan. Saw some form by my waterfall and was wondering. I'm a week away from a solid water change, this helps my anxiety

@cbwaterfeatures 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks Carl

@PondKingWaterGardensMN 4 жыл бұрын

Always learn something watching your videos. Thank you sir!

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!!! Hope to see you at Pondo!

@jacqueline3732 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, it was very informative.

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome ☺ did you subscribe? 🙏🙏👍

@xclusivegrower 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you very much for the info. 😊👍

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment! Glad we were able to help you. Please consider subscribing and sharing this video 🙏

@coryh3928 3 жыл бұрын

I'm converting a basic fish pond/pool (2000gallons) into a koi pond with a proper filtration system. My research is pointing in the direction of the imperative need to grow beneficial bacteria to control ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates, and therefore the algae. My question is in regards to the finishing of the pond wall surface. In addition to ceramic floor/pool tiles, I have the option to use "Zeolite" tile which I can acquire here in Bali Indonesia, or natural porous rock/sandstone. The zeolite apparently helps to convert ammonia and nitrates out of the water system and the porous rock surface I would think could add surface area for a high beneficial bacteria population. Both materials, in my thinking, would prevent or reduce algae overload. Could I get your thoughts and recommendations on this?

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

Zeolite is an excellent mineral that absorbs ammonia. The drawback is that if you add salt for medicinal purposes, the ammonia that was bound by the zeolite is released. That being said, any porous surface like lava rock, zeolite, etc... has it's pros and cons. Pro's being surface area for aerobic bacteria and dense interiors for colonization of an-aerobic bacteria. An-aerobic bacteria completed the nitrogen cycle by absorbing nitrAte. Aerobic bacteria FACILITATES the nitrogen cycle by CONVERTING nitrite to nitrAte. (emphasis added). The answer you are looking for is this....... Go for it, don't add salt, ever. use plenty of bottom-to surface aeration, and have fun! If you need further assistance, please comment here. I respond to comments in the morning and evening. -Carl :)

@coryh3928 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens fantastic thanks for your comments.

@AppalachiaDreamin 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens would love to have your insights on salt in pond as it has so many benefits used in ponds at low dose ~1 to 4% of total volume. Especially for koi who naturally have salt in their system to help with slime coating.

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 2 жыл бұрын

I am a huge supporter of salting ponds at 2.2#'s/100 gals

@davehall611 2 жыл бұрын

Green water can be your best friend. You as pond owner hate it but the fish love it (as long as it not too thick and taking away the oxygen). Green water indicates too many fish, overfeeding, insufficient filtration, and/or some other intervention such as over cleaning, medication treatment, etc. Taking away your obvious indicator can lead to more severe problems. I would limit food for a few days, add nitrifying bacteria, and add a dozen or so food supplement tablets of Folic Acid, 800 mg each tablet, every day until green water clears up. Faster bacteria growth, healthier bacteria, and longer lasting into the cold months, and faster bacteria growth coming out of winter. Just my humble opinion and 25 year experience.

@rafatahmad9761 3 жыл бұрын

Thnx alot

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@meharalivlogs9149 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated, excellent idea...can you share the items quantity you mixed in jar...

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

50% water 25% dirt. Shake vigorously until foam starts

@meharalivlogs9149 3 жыл бұрын

thanks men....keep it up

@xenic101 4 жыл бұрын

hang on, I lost track. Should we or shouldn't we be dumping dirt into our ponds?

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 4 жыл бұрын

No! Not like this!!!! Lol

@dillonfranke7134 Жыл бұрын

So can we put the foam in a fish tank to establish a tank?

@ColumbiaWaterGardens Жыл бұрын

Yes. Absolutely

@catastrophe68 9 ай бұрын

Wrong.

@DeathRowCrushing. 3 жыл бұрын

So how do u clean it out??

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

We drained it and refilled. The damage was really severe

@DeathRowCrushing. 3 жыл бұрын

O ok I didnt kno if u did that or not.. I'm loving da pond..

@ML.80 4 жыл бұрын

But can I start my own bacteria culture from bought bacteria? Can I grow them and feed them?

@adityaplays7104 3 жыл бұрын

@fishlife1013 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think thats right im pretty sure that foam is a base of proteins and detritus dodo foam

@ColumbiaWaterGardens 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insight. However, there are no fish in this pond at this time and it had just been filled. The foam came from runoff in sand. I built a pond for the Prado Dam ecological center a few years back and their chief biologist taught me this method. I asked Ed Beaulieu, the Pond Professor if this was true, and he collaborated. Foam is a byproduct of proteins, look up a foam fractionater, but not in this case. I love your input, thanks for interacting. :)

@fishlife1013 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens ooooooh