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NEW PRODUCT! Dry Bacteria for pond clarity and health.
Bacterius 5B is a high cell count bacteria mixture that comes in soluble pouches that are simply tossed into your pond every two to three weeks. Easier to work with and cheaper to ship than liquid bacteria this bacteria is perfect for small water gardens and large ponds and lakes. click here

Natural water quality improvement is largely dependent on teams of beneficial microorganisms. One group starts a process, which is continued by others. It has been shown in scientific research that, even in natural lakes, essential members of these microbial teams are not always present. Time, location and the seasons will affect your pond often resulting in bad smells and muck build-up. This is the natural aging process which, if left un-checked will rapidly deteriorate the quality of your pond or lake. Adding a safe and natural bacteria which feeds on organic matter will drastically improve your pond.

There are two kinds of aquatic pollution: insoluble and soluble. Lakes accumulate solids from dead plants and animal wastes. Soluble pollutants, from fertilizers, erosion and septage, add phosphorus and nitrogen - nutrients for algae and weeds. The plants convert, by photosynthesis, inorganic carbon dioxide into organic material. Dead plants form organic sludge, the accumulation of which results in oxygen depletion and release of noxious pollutants such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Phosphorus is also liberated for reuse by plants. Oxygen can be reduced to levels causing fish kills. The stress caused by poor water quality also reduces fish growth and makes them more susceptible to diseases.

One very common aquatic weed problem in ponds is filamentous algae. The presence can degrade water quality and the enjoyment and value of your pond. Excessive algae growth, if left unchecked can cause oxygen depletion as it decomposes either as a result of natural die-off or herbicide or fertilizer applications. Early and regular control is important to reduce the problems like muck and foul odours associated with filamentous algae.

Filamentous algae, also known as "pond scum," forms dense hairlike strands that can form thick floating mats. Its growth begins on submerged objects on the pond bottom. As it grows, the algae gives off oxygen that becomes entrapped in the mat of strands. This gives it buoyancy and causes it to rise to the surface where it frequently covers large areas of the pond. Filamentous algae is often a persistent problem because it reproduces by plant fragments, spores and cell division. Treatment with a beneficial bacteria can solve this problem.

Bacterius 5B is a safe natural mixture of dry Bacillus bacterial cultures which ideal for clarifying water in lakes and ponds. It helps prevent the proliferation of algae, aides in the destruction of sedimentary refuse and helps eliminate the odours from organic growth. This pathogen-free mixture contains a 5 billion cfu/ml bacteria count and is un-diluted with any binders or thickeners. It is a pure and high-calibre bacterial mixture that assists in re-establishing your pond or water garden to a healthy balance. Completely safe for people, animals, fish and aquatic plants this dry bacteria is easy to introduce into your basin and requires no mixing or preparation. Simply toss the recommened number of soluble pouches into your pond.
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Adding Beneficial Organisms To Your Pond
The small pond pictured at left was originally smaller and we enlarged it with excavation and surrounded it with natural landscaping. To maintain clear water and reduce the organic build-up from leaves and other sludge producing organic materials we started by adding an aerator which can be seen lightly bubbling to the left in this photo. This spring, after an evaluation of the water and pond-bottom showed typical muck build-up and algae growth, we began the recommended treatment to restore the pond to a healthy state. Without aeration the build-up of smelly sludge and organic muck would have been much greater. Now, in this pond, the addition of bacteria will render the pond clear and clean. click here to enlarge photos

Spreading the diluted bacterial mix.

If your pond has no natural source of quality aeration then installing an aerator before adding beneficial bacteria is essential. The bacteria require oxygen to survive so that they may live, grow and feed upon the organic materials and algae in your pond. To mix the bacteria for your pond a large bucket is used to mix the liquid bacteria in specified proportions with pond water. Do not use chlorinated tap-water to mix your bacteria. Once the bacteria has been correctly diluted and mixed you simply distribute the bacterial solution equally around the perimiter of the pond. Treatments are usually performed once per week. We will help you with the necessary dosage according to the size and topography of your pond.