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October 2020

Circular Economy

2020-09-29T19:22:25+01:00

All the materials used in the construction of biological pools must meet the requirements of Circular Economy, this is our great challenge for the coming years. The objective is to eliminate waste and continuous consumption of resources. Circular systems employ reuse, sharing, repair, renovation, remanufacturing and recycling to create a closed-loop system, minimizing the [...]

Circular Economy2020-09-29T19:22:25+01:00

Rare dragonfly

2020-09-29T18:39:35+01:00

Welcome to Portugal could be said to this new species of dragonfly who is entering Portuguese territory from Spain. It is not an introduction because the insects come by their own. Scientists call it Trithemis kirbyi. About two decades ago, the dragonfly began to occupy the neighboring country Spain from North Africa where it [...]

Rare dragonfly2020-09-29T18:39:35+01:00

September 2020

Kingfisher

2020-08-30T17:41:09+01:00

September is the month when water is most lacking in nature. The lakes and dams have a very low level, even some are already dry, and in the streams there is little water left. This is the time when the kingfisher starts to appear next to the biological pools. Since he finds a place [...]

Kingfisher2020-08-30T17:41:09+01:00

August 2020

Rare spieces

2020-07-31T16:37:52+01:00

There are few rare species of aquatic plants. Many of them have a large distribution from North to South in Europe and even some are found naturally on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean or from Portugal to Siberia. This is explained by the adaptation of aquatic plants to live in or at the [...]

Rare spieces2020-07-31T16:37:52+01:00

Designing swimming ponds since 25 years

2020-07-31T16:39:45+01:00

In this interview Udo Schwarzer, biologist, talks about his work with biological pools, which have been a story of success for 25 years. Water is important to you because ...? It's life. What was the first biological pool that you designed? A successful challenge. What distinguishes designs from the early days from today? The [...]

Designing swimming ponds since 25 years2020-07-31T16:39:45+01:00

July 2020

Nitrogen

2020-06-29T15:02:04+01:00

Plant growth is essential for the ecosystem in a biological pool. Well growing plants incorporate nutrients diluted in water and are thus the natural competitors of algae. Well-developed aquatic vegetation is the basis for bathing  water quality. Like terrestrial plants, aquatic plants also release a lot of oxygen during the day. In well-oxygenated water, [...]

Nitrogen2020-06-29T15:02:04+01:00

New robot available

2020-06-29T15:05:39+01:00

The new robot BioVac PC XL cleans and hoovers the bottom of biological pools with a program of  2 hours. Program selection "Floor" or "Floor and mechanically pre-cleaned wall" via a selection switch, suitable for all biological pool configurations. Easy to use: no bag, no hose. Easy access to filter from above to the [...]

New robot available2020-06-29T15:05:39+01:00

June 2020

International Swimming Pond Day

2020-05-31T15:20:14+01:00

The International Swimming Pond Day is Saturday, June 20, 2020. To commemorate this International Day, IOB, the international organization of professionals for pools with biological treatment and Bio Piscinas, Lda. invite everyone to send an image of their own biological pool (or the one used on holidays with swimming pond), with or without bathers, [...]

International Swimming Pond Day2020-05-31T15:20:14+01:00

Holidays with swimming pond, for sure!

2020-05-31T15:18:53+01:00

It's time to schedule summer holidays. Holidays with swimming pond, of course! Get inspired here on our map of accommodations with biological pool. The new COVID-19 virus does not like being outside the human body, nor does it like the aquatic environment very much. There are still few studies with viruses in biological pools, [...]

Holidays with swimming pond, for sure!2020-05-31T15:18:53+01:00

Designing swimming ponds since 25 years

2020-05-31T16:47:28+01:00

In the interview landscape architect Claudia Schwarzer reflects on her work with biological pools, which have been a story of success for 25 years. Is water important to you because ...? ... I've always loved water, and I love swimming. In my childhood I played a lot with and near the water and dreamed [...]

Designing swimming ponds since 25 years2020-05-31T16:47:28+01:00
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