Should I turn my pump and filters off when treating with Hydro Vescense™?
When treating with Hydro Vescense™, it is up to you whether or not you briefly turn off your pumps and filters. It will generally depend on where the build-up is and how much there is. Here at Russell Watergardens & Koi, we leave our pumps running when we are treating our display ponds with Hydro Vescense™ to maintain aeration in the pond. When we are treating basalt columns, waterfalls, and streams we briefly turn the pumps off to apply Hydro Vescense™directly on the build-up to “scrub” it. Remember, Hydro Vescense™is a contact cleaner and needs to make contact with the build-up – if you apply the product to a waterfall while the pump is running, the water flow will not let Hydro Vescense™ make contact with the build-up. Here is a quick rule of thumb: On rock columns, waterfalls, and streams – briefly turn your pump off to apply Hydro Vescense™ directly on the build-up. Let it sit for a few minutes, then turn your pump back on. On ponds – keep your pump running.
