tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post597890589580336914..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Further Adventures With WaterJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-74199863982076941832014-06-27T14:00:15.370-07:002014-06-27T14:00:15.370-07:00Val--I've been adding some water every day fro...Val--I've been adding some water every day from my fifteen year old fish pond, which is quite clear. I'm hoping the zooplankton are in there. And the pool IS getting clearer every day right now, so that is a good sign.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-69981292237245673572014-06-25T11:47:25.278-07:002014-06-25T11:47:25.278-07:00I don't think you have to worry about a dinof...I don't think you have to worry about a dinoflagellate bloom in fresh water. Those are the algae that cause red tides.<br /><br />Frogs are a sign of good health for a water source. Can you introduce zooplankton some how?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-16679812318020706562014-06-24T10:30:17.654-07:002014-06-24T10:30:17.654-07:00redhorse--I like the way its becoming its own litt...redhorse--I like the way its becoming its own little ecosystem.<br /><br />Linda--You'll have to let us all know how your water feature works out for you.<br /><br />Funder--Yep--it's really fascinating. Even when it's frustrating, it's fascinating. And once I get in, the greenish water feels just fine. I've gotten in many a lake/ creek water hole that was equally green. I did look up algae blooms, and like you say, this usual green kind is quite benign and pretty much ubiquitous in garden ponds/pools. It's getting clearer every day right now, so that's fun. We shall see what happens next. Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-33896838017834663852014-06-24T09:15:44.746-07:002014-06-24T09:15:44.746-07:00(Also, Bill: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralyti...(Also, Bill: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralytic_shellfish_poisoning - algae can be really, really nasty. But not the usual green kind; I'd swim in Laura's pool!)Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-84170116107885073422014-06-24T09:14:23.728-07:002014-06-24T09:14:23.728-07:00Ahhh, I still love the pool. It sounds like a wate...Ahhh, I still love the pool. It sounds like a water garden that one can swim in, and yeah, they go through phases. The more you learn about the biology, the more fascinating it is. <br /><br />Happy summer!Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-21584670582055310162014-06-23T08:35:14.317-07:002014-06-23T08:35:14.317-07:00Thanks for sharing your journey with the pond, Lau...Thanks for sharing your journey with the pond, Laura. I've actually been inspired to add a small water feature to part of our yard, too. I'll let you know how it turns out!Linda Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948970237555890150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-37790023866724619182014-06-23T07:56:51.547-07:002014-06-23T07:56:51.547-07:00As long as you don't turn your hair green with...As long as you don't turn your hair green with algae, it's a good thing. And it's good that frogs and other wild life can get in your pool safely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-62750020080317986722014-06-23T07:25:57.580-07:002014-06-23T07:25:57.580-07:00Yep, Bill. Chlorine is a poison. Algae is only a p...Yep, Bill. Chlorine is a poison. Algae is only a problem under rare circumstances (certain sorts of algae blooms are harmful to people and animals). There are more and more studies showing the dangers in regular exposure to chlorinated pool water. And I had a hard time spelling algae, too (!)Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-72527061749936682902014-06-22T21:47:02.265-07:002014-06-22T21:47:02.265-07:00"I honestly prefer it as is to chlorinated po..."I honestly prefer it as is to chlorinated pool water."<br /><br />Smart lady. In "The War To End All Wars", thousands of soldiers were killed by chlorine gas. Never heard of any being killed with algae.<br /><br />(And I just realized that I have no idea how to spell algie.)<br /><br />BillAllenspark Lodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06390004633731055728noreply@blogger.com