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Spring/Summer Issue - Contents

• Spring/Summer Special:
  20% Off Consumer Product Line (Internet Orders only)!
• Article:
  Springtime Pond Startup
• Product FAQ:
  Helpful Answers from our Technical Services Experts
• Overview:
  Consumer Products
• Recommendation:
  Affordable Aeration System
• Article:
  Introduction to Microbiology
• Technical Bulletin:
  Biosecurity for Aquaculture Facilities
• Case Study:
  Unconventional Technology and Rare Cooperation Solves Serious Wastewater Problems
  

Springtime Pond Startup

With spring’s arrival, it is time to get your pond in shape before things get out of control.  Now is the time to carefully inspect you pond, its equipment, and its inhabitants to make sure everything is ready for the upcoming season.  Make sure all your pond equipment is functioning properly, the pond is clean, fish are healthy, and your water quality is established before summer arrives.
   
Check Equipment.

• Check plastic liners or a pre-formed shells for cracks or holes
• Check pumps and water features for proper operation.
• Rinse off filters and remove all visible debris that may have collected on them. Check screens for clogs or holes.  Biological filters should also have all components cleaned and rinsed.
• Remove hardy plants that have been over-wintered in the pond taking care not to let them dry out in the sun.

General Spring Cleaning

• Remove 20--30% of the water in the pond.
• Clean out debris, dead plant material and "muck" from the bottom of the pond with a pool skimmer.  If you have a lot of solids, you may try using a sump pump or wet/dry shop vacuum (for small shallow ponds) to remove these solids.
• Add “make-up” water to the pond so it is full.  If you have fish in your pond, be sure to add water slowly and use a dechlorinator (if required) following the manufacturer’s instructions.
• After the pond has been filled back up to normal, restart the pump to circulate the water.

Biological Treatment

This, of course is an excellent time to restart your system’s biological community by starting treatment using one of United-Tech’s pond-care products.  For small (<2,000 gallons) pond, fountains, and water features, we recommend BZT® Aqua 4-U.  Aqua 4-U safely restores the health of your pond by eliminating built up nutrients, toxic compounds, and organic matter.  This helps keep water clear and free of algae and the build up of organic solids, and helps filters work more efficiently.  BZT® Aquaculture is a similar product and offers the same benefits but is intended for use in larger systems.  In special circumstances, where a large buildup of organic solids (sludge) occurs BZT® Waste Digester may be used if physical removal is too difficult.  Waste Digester’s formula includes microorganisms that target organic solids, break it down, and then digest it.  Treatment with United-Tech products should start as soon as the water temperature gets up to 50 degrees.

Fish

Fish, can be easily caught while the pond water is colder and the fish are sluggish.  Plus this is easier when your pond is partially empty.  Now is the time to catch and inspect them for injury or disease, if required.  Sometimes fish need to be removed to allow more thorough cleaning of the pond or to make repairs.  If so, handle fish carefully when transferring them.  Place them in temporary tanks filled with water from the pond.  As the weather becomes warmer and the fish become more active, feeding them can resume.  Feed low-protein food (Cheerios ® is a good low-protein feed) if water temperature is between 46 and 55 degrees.  When water temperature gets above 55, use your standard fish food.

Some Koi handlers recommend a salt treatment (non-iodized) by gradually increasing the salt content in the pond up to 0.3% once the water temperature gets above 60.  Leave this salt solution for two weeks then reduce by performing regular 15% water exchanges.

Plants

Pond plants that were removed during the cleaning process should be inspected before returning to the pond. Check for disease or insect infestation. Trim off any dead material, divide and repot as needed.  Plants that were over-wintered indoors should be slowly acclimated to outdoor conditions once outdoor temperatures allow. 

Product FAQ: Helpful Answers from our Technical Services Experts

1. Can one use too much product in a system and kill the fish?

When used as directed, our products are completely safe for fish, animals, plants, and the environment. Our bacteria use oxygen in their biological processes. In the event of accidental over-application of product, there may be a temporary decrease in the water's available oxygen. Systems without an adequate aeration devise (e.g. aerators, fountains, waterfalls) will be far more sensitive to over application. So if you overapply the product, monitor the Dissolved Oxygen (DO) for the next 48 hours.

2. Will United-Tech products cause my aquatic plants to die?

United-Tech's products will not harm aquatic plants. They are all natural. When used as directed, our products are completely safe for fish, animals, plants, and the environment. Over-application of our products should not have a detrimental effect on aquatic plants. In fact, bacterial activity produces CO₂, an important component for aquatic plant growth.

3. Why are United-Tech products more expensive than other competitors in some cases?

When compared to other "similar" products, it is important to compare cost of treatment over a length of time. Use of other products requires the use of more product to treat the same volume United-Tech, Inc. products will treat. With other products, your initial investment may be less, but over the course and volume of a treatment regime you may have to make repeated purchases. In most cases you will find that it is actually cheaper to use United-Tech's products. It is also important to note that our products come with free technical support via telephone or e-mail from a highly qualified, advanced degreed, professionals.

4. What are the capabilities of United-Tech products?

United-Tech products have been formulated to function with high efficiency over a broad spectrum of environmental conditions. They have the capacity to reduce and eliminate organic and nitrogenous compounds in aqueous (fresh, marine, waste streams) environments as well as in soils and sludges. Our bacteria can function in aerobic or anaerobic systems; with aerobic conditions offering 5-7 times faster biodegradation rates.

5. What are the limitations of United-Tech products?

Being living organisms our bacteria do need certain minimum requirements to survive. First and foremost are adequate food (organic carbon), nutrients (e.g. nitrogen and phosphorus), and water. Our microbial species were selected for their tolerance to a broad range of environmental parameters such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, heavy metals, and other toxins. Exceeding environmental-parameter limits can slow down or kill our bacteria.

6. Why are United-Tech products better or superior to "X-named" competitor products available on the market?

United-Tech products are simple to apply, non-hazardous, extremely effective and heavily concentrated. Our products are manufactured under very strict quality control measures. A microencapsulation process provides at least a two-year shelf life with little or no loss in effectiveness. Finally, United-Tech's exceptional Technical Services Department is available, free of charge, to assist customers in their applications. Also, because of the high concentration of microorganisms, dollar for dollar United-Tech, Inc. products treat larger volumes of water than any competitive products.

7. Are there any restrictions or difficulties in shipping United-Tech products internationally?

United-Tech products are currently being shipped around the world. Each country has its own rules and procedures regarding the importation of goods and services. At the present time we are not encountering any country that prohibits importation of our products either explicitly or by exclusion.

8. I put a United-Tech product in my system a day or two ago, but I am not seeing any results yet. Why not?

The reason you are not seeing immediate results in your system is because UTI products are biological and require time to remain in a system so that biological stabilization can be achieved. UTI products are non-chemical, so they will not produce immediate results in a system like most chemicals are capable of doing. As you know, the waste that you are targeting to get rid of did not get there over night and will not be able to be removed in an overnight fashion.

9. Are United-Tech products dangerous to living things?

Absolutely not. UTI all-natural products are completely safe for plants, animals, humans and fish. UTI formulas will only attack decaying and dead organic matter, not any type of living tissue

10. What past experiences have United-Tech products had in our country?

All our products are GRAS listed by the FDA and AFFCO, and aer proven in a myriad of industries and applications throughout the USA, in over 38 countries on all continents, having positive success when our instructions are followed.

11. How will it affect my pool or pond filter?

It will breakdown the organic residues present in the pool water, walls, or pond filter into smaller particles that will be digested and completely eliminated during the treatment, making the water crystal clear.

If you have any questions regarding our products and treatment protocols, please contact us today.

Consumer Products Overview

BZT® Compost Activator (click to order)

Benefits:

• Environmentally Safe / Biodegradable
• Non-Toxic / All Natural
• Speeds up Organic Waste Breakdown
• Maintains Higher Fertilizer Value
• Safe for Humans, Animals & Plants
• Economical and Easy to Use

Nothing beats good compost for improving soil composition, fertility, and aesthetic beauty. Compost as a seedling medium encourages healthy germination and invigorates seedlings. Adding compost to the bottom of planting holes assures that your transplants will get off to a good start.

BZT® Compost Activator works with nature to hasten her age-old task of recycling the world's organic wastes - safely and naturally. It is effective for commercial, municipal and agricultural composting applications. Enzymes break through the protective, wax-like cuticle coating of twigs, leaves, grass, etc., releasing the carbohydrates and protein content. BZT® Compost Activator's all-natural bacteria convert these carbohydrates and protein into natural acids necessary for the maintenance of microbial activity, thereby promoting a rapid decomposition cycle.

BZT® Dethatcher (click to order)

• Easy to use / Non-Toxic / all-natural
• Replenishes humus in soil
• Environmentally safe
• Eliminates pet odors
• Saves money
• Decreases insect/pest breeding
• Allows root system to grow deeper

With BZT® Dethatcher at your command, say goodbye to the dust, sweat and backbreaking labor of manual thatch removal. Designed to break down thatch, grass clippings, and mower mulch where they lay in your lawn, BZT® Dethatcher provides the soil with a rich nutrient source.

BZT® Dethatcher is an environmentally safe, biologically balanced product designed to give you a lush, rich, and green lawn. BZT® Dethatcher is not a fertilizer, but actually accelerates nature's fertilizer building process.

BZT® Pool & Spa (click to order)

• Keeps Water Sparkling Clean
• Stops Ugly Waterline Rings
• Breaks Down Filter Clogging Organics
• Breaks Down Suntan Oils, Cosmetics
• Helps Reduce use of Chlorine or Bromine
• Makes Filters more efficient
• Treats up to 160,000 gallons
• All-Natural - 100% Biodegradable
• Safe for People and Pets
• Easy to Use Concentrate
• 2-Year Shelf Life
• Safe for all Pools/Spas/Finishes/Filters

Say goodbye to clogged filters, chemicals, scum rings & murky water. BZT® Pool & Spa Treatment is the powerful, all-natural solution for crystal clear water. Containing beneficial bacteria and enzymes to specifically degrade organic contaminants, BZT® Pool & Spa Treatment provides clear, sparkling water for the whole family to enjoy.

BZT® Jewelry Cleaner (click to order)

• Cleans and Polishes Jewelry, Glass, Plastic & Plexiglass
• Prevents Fogging on Glass
• Contains No Harsh Chemicals
• Easy To Use

BZT® Jewelry Cleaner breaks apart the oil and grease residue deep in the pits of your jewelry, exposing the natural shine and sparkle of rings, bracelets, earrings, and more. BZT® Jewelry Cleaner is also the anti-fogging solution for glasses and mirrors! And unlike other jewelry cleaners on the market, BZT® Jewelry Cleaner contains no harsh chemicals or ingredients that can damage precious stones and metals.

Affordable Aeration System

One of our Distributors is selling a rather inexpensive ($400) system that works well for ponds. If interested, contact us and we will be happy to pass your contact information on to our Distributor.

Save power and aerate (40 GPM) 2400 gallons per hour. Turning over the water in a pond every 4-5 hours is usually enough to keep the water aerobic.  Great for ponds up to 11,000 gallons using one pump, larger ponds can be served with additional units.

The Biodigester Aeration System™ uses only 4 amps of 110 volt power. Its exclusive air adductor system injects microscopic oxygen bubbles into the water raising the dissolved oxygen (DO) content. The system is placed in the bottom of your pond or lagoon where it draws water directly from the pond though the pump pressurizing the water through its adductor system.  Water is returned to the pond highly aerated. Fresh air is drawn into the adductor system through a snorkel tube with the inlet end placed above the water line.

It’s almost invisible and very effective.

• Liquid Cooled Sealed Motor
• Automatic Float Protection System
• Over Temp Cut Out
• 15' Air Inlet Hose
• 25' Grounded Power Cord

Contact United-Tech, Inc. today to take advantage of this offer.

Introduction to Microbiology (excerpt)

Bacteria are the earliest forms of life that appeared on Earth billions of years ago. They are all around us. It consists of only a single cell, but don’t let their small size and seeming simplicity fool you. They are an amazingly complex and fascinating group of creatures that can live in temperatures above boiling point and in cold freezing conditions. Scientists think that they helped change the earth’s environment, eventually creating oxygen that enabled other complex life forms to develop.

Click Here to read the complete article (PDF). (requires the free Adobe Reader)

Biosecurity for Aquaculture Facilities (excerpt)

Biosecurity is the protection of living organisms by the Exclusion of Pathogens and Other Undesirables. Thus, biosecurity in aquaculture is the protection of fish or shellfish from infections (viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic) agents. Designing an effective biosecurity program requires an understanding of the aquaculture operation, general principles of disease transmission, and knowledge of the fish or shellfish maintained in the facility.

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing industries with an annual growth rate of > 11 % for the past 10 years. Mortality due to diseases or decreased growth rates and/or decreased feed efficiency due to infections are major factors for economic loss in aquaculture. In addition, as the density of fish or shellfish in an intensive aquaculture facility becomes more concentrated, the probability of individuals coming into contact with a potential pathogen becomes greater. Thus, safeguards to protect the health of both fish and shellfish in an aquaculture facility become very important. While aquaculture has made rapid advances in the past few years in fish and shellfish diagnostics, disease prevention and disease control measures lag significantly behind. Therefore, it is imperative to develop and enforce Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) strategies to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs.

Click Here to read the complete article (PDF). (requires the free Adobe Reader)

Unconventional Technology and Rare Cooperation Solves Serious Wastewater Problems (excerpt)

The minute there is a problem, one common reaction is to immediately point fingers and start blaming each other.  We see this all the time now as we watch political events unfold on television.  Issues as mundane as wastewater treatment are not immune from the ’blame game’.  Case in point: A small town’s wastewater treatment plant (Publicly Owned Treatment Works or POTW) was having difficulty meeting discharge permit levels and was hounded by the State.  In turn the Town targeted their primary polluter, a beverage bottling plant, stifling them with hefty surcharges.  The situation went on for over five years and surcharges exceeded $200,000/year; plus the State’s DEQ became involved.  A typical story.  However, in this case, not a typical solution.  Tired of exorbitant surcharges, the bottler approached the Town with a unique solution.  One in which they and the Town would work together to solve the wastewater quality problem.

Click here to read the complete Case Study (PDF). (requires the free Adobe Reader)

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