Knowledgebase
Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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Are natural pools expensive?
While natural pools may require a higher initial investment than traditional pools, they offer major savings in time and money when it comes to maintenance.
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Are natural pools clean?
Natural swimming ponds are much easier to keep clean and sanitized than traditional chlorine pools.
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What is a regeneration zone within a natural pool?
A regeneration zone is the name for the active ecosystem used to keep your pool clean and healthy.
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How does a natural pool filter itself?
Natural swimming ponds use regeneration zones, or mini-ecosystems, in order to filter out chemicals and negative bacteria.
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Are pests attracted to natural swimming pools?
A natural swimming pool will attract some wildlife, but moving, aerated water is much less likely to attract snakes or mosquitos.
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Can a natural pool be heated?
Yes! Heaters can be added to your natural pool in order to keep it readily available throughout the winter months.
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What are good plants for a natural swimming pond?
You'll want a combination of plants in order to properly filter your natural pool and support a healthy environment.
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How do you maintain a natural swimming pool?
Natural swimming ponds require much less maintenence than traditional chlorine pools, as much of the water treatment is done in the background by the natural ecosystem within.
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Do natural swimming pools have fish?
Fish are not commonly found within natural swimming ponds.
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What is a natural swimming pool?
A natural swimming pool doesn't use chlorine to keep itself clean, instead relying on plantlife and beneficial bacteria to keep the water clean.
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How do you keep a natural swimming pond clean?
Natural swimming pools are filtered through aquatic plant growth and microbial action.
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How deep should a swimming pond be?
You'll want to create a deep enough environment that plantlife can thrive and algae is discouraged from growing within your pond.
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How do natural swimming ponds work?
Natural swimming pools rely on biological forms of filtration and disinfection, rather than chlorine or other harmful chemicals.
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Why should I test pH everytime I add nutrients to my reservoir?
Like any substance, hydroponics nutrients have a pH that can be acidic, alkalyne, or neutral.
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What's the difference between regular fertilizer and hydroponics nutrients?
Regular fertilizers meant for soil application don't work well for hydroponics setups because they are not tuned to the unique needs of the hydroponic environment.
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Is DWC a good hydroponic system?
DWC (Deep Water Culture) is a hydroponic method where roots remain submerged full time.
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What are the easiest plants to grow hydroponically?
The easiest crops to grow hydroponically tend to be small, fast growing, with shallow roots.
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What plants don't make sense to grow hydroponically?
It often doesn't make sense to devote precious hydroponic space to low-value crops that can easily be obtained elsewhere, crops that are very large, or those that produce very little for the space they take up.
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What's the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizers?
Organic products are derived solely from organic sources, i.e., nothing chemical or artificially produced.
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What is that scum in my nutrient reservoir?
Scum in your nutrient reservoir can be different things, depending partly on where you find it.
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How can I tell if my seeds are viable?
It's not possible to tell if a seed is viable by looking at it. Fortunately, there are some simple tests you can do at home.
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What is the difference between aeroponics and aero-hydroponics?
Aero-hydroponics, oddly enough, are a hybrid of aeroponics and traditional hydroponics.
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