Exactly, what is Refresh®?
Refresh® is a mineral composed of Montmorillonite in it's core and sixteen
other necessary minerals such as silicic acid, aluminium, calcium, magnesium,
sodium, and iron etc surrounding the core. Collectively, these effective
minerals keep the water clean and further help to supply good nutrition,
dissolving slowly into the water through an ion exchange system and in the same
process lowering the levels of less welcome compounds also dissolving into the
water, such as decaying organic materials thus minimising the spread of
bacterial diseases.
Refresh® is pure natural Montmorillonite and this white clay belongs to a useful group of minerals.
If it is mixed with other natural or artificial products certain qualities of the mineral are lost as the balance has now been
disturbed. When Koi are bred or raised in waters containing this natural
product, the clarity of colours and quality of skin is unsurpassed. When Koi are
deprived of this source in lakes lacking in Montmorillonite or man made concrete
ponds, colours quickly deteriorate.
Some studies of lakes containing natural clay bottoms clearly reveal that colour
and skin quality is more stabilised and defined in such circumstances. This
clearly adds weight to the fact that the best ponds usually arise from those
with clay bottoms. However, when that clay is of the Montmorillonite source then
the visible results from the fish are outstanding. Other clay and stone minerals
cannot reproduce the same qualities to that of Refresh® natural clay . . . no
matter what you are told.
The Refresh Options®
Refresh® actually improves water quality and restricts the increase of
decaying organic material raising levels of bacterial diseases, thus maintaining
our Koi in a much more healthy environment.
So there are valuable options open to us when we keep Koi in concrete or liner
ponds. By regular use of Refresh® clay powder in these ponds, we can simulate
the same qualities of water found in natural lakes. Essential growth and health
is maintained with the presence of natural minerals always being plentiful. The
fear of overdosing Refresh® in a Koi pond is impossible and regular doses on a
weekly basis is highly recommended to achieve maximum efficiency.
Application
Refresh Powder should be mixed at the required rates in the following manner.
Take the quantity of Refresh and mix the powder with pond water until all the
ingredients are mixed into a smooth emulsion type of consistency. Be sure that
all is completely dissolved into liquid and then add to either or both the pond
and filter system. The water will turn cloudy initially but will quickly clear
by the next day.
Dosage
Initial dosage = 250 grams per 880 (4 tons) gallons of water.
Or Initial dosage 62.5 grams per 220 gallons of water
e.g. 1250 grams = 4400 gallons 5.5lbs = 9300 gallons.
Note: Top up facilities can be assessed when for example 1760 gallons of water
is discharged, then 500 grams of Refresh should be added.
Refresh Bag Sizes
A Refresh 5kg bag treats over 17,000 gallons.
A refresh 1.75kg bag treats over 6000 gallons.
