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waterfalls?

sojdas Sep 08, 2003 09:37 PM

hi
newbie here
i was wondering if anyone uses waterfalls?
if so which brand/type do you use?
thanks

Replies (1)

reptayls Sep 09, 2003 01:08 AM

We don't. There are more reasons not to use them than there are to use them.

While they are aestheticly pleasing, and provide a certain amount of constant humidity - the risks of bacteria breeding in the water puts a damper on their beauty.

The water becomes contaminated when insects die in the water, when feces falls into the water, when leaves decompose in the water. These waterfalls should be removed and cleaned daily - and that can be a lot of work. When they get slimy, you need to use bleach to disinfect them.

Food for thought......
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