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More Info - Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost 10kg - Nitrifying Bacteria Koi Ponds / Lakes
£169.50

 

Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost
Boosts Filters Natural Biological System
Brings Water Body Back to Natural Balance
Bacteria / Enzyme Treatment Starves Algae of Nutrients
Used In: Recreational Koi Ponds & Lakes / Shrimp & Fish Farms
Ideal for Natural Maintenance Application after using Crystal or Quartz

                                              Bacteria                               Before                                 After

 Features & Benefits

  • Fast acting live bacterial culture, boosts the waters natural nitrifying bacteria.
  • Digests harmful ammonia converting it to nitrite then harmless nitrate.
  • Digests excess nutrients that would otherwise cause poor water quality and clarity.
  • Seeds new biological filtration systems.
  • Ideal to boost natural bacteria at start of season.
  • Helps maintain a balanced water eco system free from algae and blanket weed.
  • Reduces fish lethal ammonia levels. 
  • Breaks down and recovers organic material (accelerates the natural process).
  • Can be added direct to filter or to pond.
  • Produces maximum results but still safe for fish and plants.
  • Out-competes Algae for Nutrients Required for Their Growth.
  • Effective in Both Salt & Fresh Water.
Used By 
  • Large aquariums, koi and gold fish ponds.  Decorative fish ponds.
  • Zoo ponds and boundary water courses.
  • Leisure fishing lakes and ponds that have become ecologically unbalanced.
  • Intensive aquaculture operations like prawn, crayfish and shrimp farming operations.
  • Commercial fish farms for example eel, trout, tilapia and catfish producers.
  • Salt water shellfish cultivars and net pen systems. 
  • Hatcheries for higher survival rates. 
  • Live stock holding tanks. 
Usage Rates
     
Ponds 
                                                                                                                                           
  • Apply once first week at 1st Application Rate, then use maintenance dose for next 3 weeks, then treat once per month at maintenance dose rate.
  • Either add to biological chamber of filter box (after UV light if present).
  • Or place required amount into clean bucket add 5 - 10 litres of pond water, stir and allow bacteria to activate for 20 minutes then add to water surface or via a feeder stream.  
  • Diluted form is to be used within 30 minutes of mixing.

Size of Pond
In Litres
Size of Pond in Gallons
1st
Application
Next 3 weeks
(once per week)
Maintenance once per month
250-1,000 ltr
50-220 gallon
100 gram
25g
25g
1,001-2,000 ltr
221-440 gallon
200 gram
50g
50g
2,000-5,000 ltr
441-1,100 gallon
300 gram
75g
75g
5,000-20,000
1,101-4,400 gallon
400 gram
100
100g
20,000-50,000
4,401-11,000 gallon
500 gram
125
125g

Lakes
                                                                                                                                            
  • Apply at 1 kilo per acre each week or bi-weekly, depending on the water quality and phytoplankton bloom.  
  • Higher dosages produce faster results.
  • Mix with 10-20 litre of lake water, stir and allow bacteria to activate for 20 minutes then add to water surface or via a feeder stream. 
  • Spread the solution around the surface of the lake. 
  • Diluted form is to be used within 30 minutes of mixing.  


 

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