How much sunlight does it need? it's in my office in NY, with neon lights. It's dying..leaves falling. Did I over-water? water pools in basin.
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From what I know, not too much water or sunlight. I don't think they like direct sunlight so much.
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Keep water in the basin, but maybe water just once a week. Also, you need to fertilize every 2 weeks or so. The soil should be moist but not wet. Wait until the soil is almost dry before watering.
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Not sure if this would be relevant to your question but, first check the panel. Hold it so that the sun hits it directly. Mine stopped and this helped. The other thing to check, if the fountain has run dry it can burn up the motor.
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There may be some light shining onto the photocell. Also make sure all your connections are secure and tight. Also check your voltage for the appropriate requirements.
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Indirect light, and it will take off! Water once a week and make sure u dry upside down! Ours has done great
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My pond it's about 750 gl. I am using a 5/8" house from the pump ( 1350 US GPH , 5000 LPH ) to the filter and a 1 1/2" from the filter to outside, to the fall. I do not know why algae occurring in the path of the waterfall if it has an ultraviolet lamp. It doesn't make a great fall either. I asked why this is this happening and the answer was that it needed a more powerful pump.
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One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana
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over a longer term water needs to be stored in the dark. Some blue-green algae is toxic. just take this into account.
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Because there probably is. We had the same issue and it is likely due to exposure to direct sunlight. Buy a new filter and keep your water in the shade and you should be fine
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Mine receives very little sunlight (morning) and is doing well !!!!! Hope this helps
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I live in Pa., Mine is outside on the porch and I get alot of sun. I only water mine twice a month. sounds like your over watering. Once the temps drops i will bring it inside and put it where it will get alot of sun.
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The water level is not visible. (Which is one reason i selected the brown ones -- the less light that gets through to the water, the longer it should last.)
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Hi, I have only 1 item left. Lighting color is changing depending from water temperature. Thanks.
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Thanks for all the answers. Was a little weird seeing the light. Pond is about 13' x 15' and after 24 hours water seems to clear. Just wanted to make sure the Koi do not wake up with a tan ...... ; )
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Just allow direct sunlight to fall on the solar panel. You are over thinking the situation.
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I planted in a place where it gets no sun. It has leaves but is still only about 12 inches high, so it's growing very slowly. I'm giving it one more summer before I move it.
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I installed a simular unit, another manufacturer under eave of my house(seedonk), out of direct sunlight,rain. Had no issues, except on very hot day, 90's it acted up and colors were almost black and white, but its fine now.
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I planted the Wasabi late fall in an aquaponic system in a greenhouse at 7500' there's no extra lighting. The plant seems to be doing ok. I think it will pick up the pace as we get more sunlight. I could be wrong but I thing it is s bit of an understory plant and can do well in part shade.