Pond Treatments

Make the right choice and only purchase high quality beneficial pond bacteria for “balancing your pond”. Not all pond bacteria products are created equally! We have several different pond bacteria products that are DESIGNED FOR PONDS and their specific needs.

The secret to Balancing Your Pond lies in the proper usage of beneficial bacteria pond treatments. Beneficial bacteria microorganisms do occur naturally in our water gardens, fish ponds and hybrid koi ponds but still need additional treatment each week to sustain pristine water quality. The beneficial pond bacteria are responsible for maintaining crystal clear healthy water; break down organic waste – in the form of sludge, and breaks down ammonia – from fish waste. There are several commercial pond treatment brands of beneficial pond bacteria available on the market today to help you balance your pond, so let me explain how to treat you pond with beneficial bacteria: When, Where, Why and How, not necessarily in that order.

             We will be repeatedly using the terminology BENEFICIAL POND BACTERIA because it is important for us to get it across to everyone that the bacterium we use is BENEFICIAL and more importantly to let you know that there is some bacteria that is manufactured & designed for septic tanks. This bacteria treatment product is NOT for your pond! The bacterium that you can find at the local hardware store for dirt-cheap prices, is packaged for treating septic tank and is not always pathogen free. In turn, it is NOT how you want to try and balance your pond!

Wouldn’t it be awful to be adding a bacterium to your pond that contained e. coli? Many people ask us, “What pond chemical or what fish pond chemical should I use to clean up my pond?” We only suggest using pond water treatments that have been DESIGNED FOR PONDS with specific, organic enzymes and beneficial bacteria to help you maintain crystal clear water in your pond.

MICROBE-LIFT / Concentrated Barley Straw Extract Plus Peat

Rich in organic peat which softens pond water-reducing nitrate and phosphate concentrations in the water column-and provides a buffering agent and ion attenuation in lined ponds that additionally gives them some‑beneficial properties of earthen ponds!

Application Rate

Pond Volume (gallons)	Week 1	Weeks 2, 3, 4	Maintenance (once per month)
up to 500	2 oz.	0.5 oz.	0.75 oz.
501-1,000	3 oz.	0.75 oz.	1.25 oz.
1,001-1,500	4 oz.	1 oz.	1.5 oz.
1,501-2,000	6 oz.	1.25 oz.	1.75 oz.
2,001-3,000	8 oz.	1.5 oz.	2.25 oz.
3,001-4,000	10 oz.	2 oz.	3 oz.
4,001-5,000	12 oz.	2.5 oz.	3.5 oz.
5,001-6,000	16 oz.	3 oz.	4 oz.
6,001-7,000	20 oz.	3.5 oz.	4.5 oz.
7,001-8,000	24 oz.	5 oz.	6 oz.
8,001-10,000	32 oz.	6 oz.	8 oz.

These are the two main products we use for all water features. All pond cleanings come with the first treatment and you may buy any amount of this product and we will bring it with us on your pond visit.

For real tough algae problems consider:

Algaecide For Ponds – Stops Algae Growth

Control string algae!

No more green water with MICROBE-LIFT/AlgAway 5.4 Algaecide!

It stops algae growth in ponds and can be applied to areas that contain fish and plants!

Will not harm fish or live ornamental plants

Ingredients

• Active Ingredients: Poly(oxyethylene) (dimethylimino) ethylene (dimethylimino) ethylene dichloride: 5.40%
• Other Ingredients: 94.60%

Available Sizes

• 8 oz. (ALGA08) Treats 2,839 gals.
• 16 oz. (ALGA16) Treats 5,678 gals.
• 32 oz. (ALGA32) Treats 11,356 gals.
• 1 gallon (ALGAGAL) Treats 45,424 gals.

Caution

• In ponds, insure that water is well aerated via waterfall, fountain or other method to prevent fish loss.
• Aeration must be continuous.
• Not safe for use with snails, shrimp and other crustaceans or mollusks.

Directions

• It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
• For use in self-contained ornamental ponds and fountains without any outflow.
• For small ponds with heavy algae growth, clean the excess algae off the sides and ornaments before adding MICROBE-LIFT/AlgAway 5.4.
• This will reduce the amount of decaying organic matter.
• Repeat dosage once per week for maintenance.
• Fountains, Small Ponds with goldfish and koi:
  • Treat only those fountains and ponds which will have no outflow after treatment.
  • High water temperatures cause more rapid natural decay of dead algae which can cause fish distress.
  • If animals are present clean out excess algae as stated above or use before temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C).

Application Rate

Water Volume	Amount
50 gallons	30 drops
120 gallons	2 tsp. (2 capfuls)
360 gallons	2 tbsp. (6 capfuls)

Have you neglected your pond and have a large build up of sludge on the bottom of the pond consider this product.

We believe that Liquid Barley Extract & Beneficial Bacteria is the one of the quickest and most effective ways to balance your pond without putting your fish at risk with algaecides.

Simply put so every one will understand. Consider fish poop as a steak dinner, the beneficial Bacteria are all the guests that show up for dinner and the liquid barley are the steak knives and silverware. The barley helps break down the organic matters so the bacteria can shove it in by the mouthful.  These 2 products have to go hand in hand for crystal clear water and no algae. Don’t forget your pond will still need to have appropriate plant cover as well.

Pondless Water Features

Pondless water features do not require the same treatments as koi ponds. Pondless waterfalls, pondless streams, pondless rivers and water fountians are super easy to maintain. There is little if no maintenance at all if we install the Aquascape iongen. Pondless water features for the most part need to just be turned off and use your blower to remove the leaves from the catch basin. The IonGen™ System and pondless waterfalls will prevent any algae build up with the simple push of a button. Not a bad product for $1.00 a month electric charge. For purchase and professional installation of the IonGen™ System will cost around $450.00 for new water features we build and around $500.00 for pre-existing water features.

The IonGen™ System call also be purchased for $399.00 and install yourself. If this is the route you want to pursure you can view the instructions here. FAQ on the IonGen System you can view it here.

Aquascape introduces the IonGen™ System, an electronic water clarifier solution for ponds, Pondless® Waterfalls and decorative water features. The IonGen™ is simple to install, safe for fish and plants, not toxic to any animals that may drink from the water feature, and eliminates unsightly water conditions without the use of chemicals.

The IonGen™ automatic control panel sends signals that slowly dissolve a replaceable, self-cleaning metal probe. This unique combination of metal ions released into the water increases water quality, clarity and drastically reduces the need for traditional pond chemicals.

“We’re very excited about the IonGen™ and its ability to reduce pond maintenance,” states Dave Kelly, Vice President of Product Management for Aquascape, Inc. “The unit treats ponds up to 25,000 gallons and costs less than $1 per month in electricity expense. The IonGen™ can be installed directly into the water feature’s plumbing or hidden underwater in an area with significant water flow.”

An easy-to-use touch pad provides a simple method for adjusting the amount of ionization and an electronic indicator automatically signals when the probe needs replacing. The probe typically lasts 1 to 3 seasons depending on usage, quantity of water, and water parameters of the water feature.

For more information about the IonGen™ System  call 512-627-0778 (US) or 866-766-3426 (CAN)

or visit Aquascape

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