Pond-Vive Eight ounce Water Soluble Packets - Premeasured, simply toss into pond, water soluble bag dissolves in seconds and releases the bacteria is a proprietary blend of specialized bacteria, formulated specifically for the task of lake and pond maintenance. Pond-Vive contains specialized bacterial strains as well as other necessary ingredients needed to support these bacterial strains in lake or pond setting. Our unique blend of bacteria accomplishes a number of very specific tasks. Certain bacterial strains specialize in the removing of excess ammonia, nitrates and phosphorus from the water. These excess nutrients, if not removed, can stimulate nuisance aquatic growth. Other strains focus on clarifying the murky water caused from animal and plant wastes, while simultaneously reducing or eliminating the odors stemming from those wastes. Still other strains target the reduction of sludge on the bottom of lakes and ponds. Pond-Vive bacteria should only be used when the water temperature is above 55°.
The use of beneficial pond bacteria has proven to be one of the best tools a pond owner can use to maintain a healthy pond. These beneficial bacteria are like mini vacuum cleaners working along the pond's bottom to consume and digest organic materials such as: decayed leaves, grass clippings, dead algae, weeds, fish waste etc. Left in the pond, these organic materials act as a stimulant for future water quality problems.
The use of chemicals can provide quick results, but are a band-aid to the problem. The use of bacteria gets to the root of the problem and provides a long term solution!
Most all ponds contain natural bacteria. The problem is that these are usually Anaerobic bacteria (meaning they do not need oxygen to survive) and they digest muck very slow. Pond-Vive bacteria contains Aerobic bacteria (which does require oxygen to survive)and they decompose muck at a much faster rate. The use of an aeration system in deeper ponds is strongly recommended to ensure adequate levels of oxygen. The beneficial bacteria in Pond-Vive is completely safe for swimming, fish, pets and wildlife!
DOSAGE RATES
For best results, Pond-Vive should be added every two weeks when water temperatures are above 55° (can be added at colder temperatures but results will be diminished). The amount needed depends on the condition of the pond.
Below is a guideline:
Newer ponds with little "muck"
Apply 4 lbs per surface acre/2 weeks
Older ponds with high levels of "muck"
Apply 6 lbs per surface acre/2 weeks
For best results the initial application should be doubled to jump start the process.
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