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Latest
News: April 29, 2006
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- New filter system installed
including:
NitraMax 10,000 Pressurized Filter
Emperor Aquatics Smart UV
Sterilizer
Little Giant 4300-MD-20 external pump |
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- Koi came through the winter
in great condition |
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- Lots of string algae due to
mild winter |
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- New plants on the way |
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Quick Facts:
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Established |
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August 12, 2001 |
| Where |
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Herndon, Virginia (near Washington, DC) |
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Plant hardiness
Zone 6-7 |
| Layout |
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Two upper and one lower pond with two waterfalls |
| Size |
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Approximately 6100 gallons (4500-koi
pond, 1200-frog pond, 400-plant pond) |
| Filtration |
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Laguna Power Flo Skimmer Filter
NitraMax 10,000 Pressurized Filter
Emperor Aquatics Smart
UV Sterilizer |
| Water Movement |
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4300 gph external pump - supplies
filter and then frog pond/waterfall |
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3200 gph external pump - supplies
plant pond/waterfall |
| Animal Inhabitants |
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Koi, green frogs, snails |
| Plants |
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Hardy & tropical water lilies, Dwarf Lotus,
various bog plants |
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