Beneficial Bacteria Treatments
Accumulation of nitrogen is one of the most critical problems
of a re-circulating "water re-use" system. Nitrogen in the system,
commonly referred to as Total Ammonia-Nitrogen (TAN), is a
by-product of protein metabolism. TAN is excreted from the gills of
fish as they digest food and is produced when bacteria decomposes
organic waste solids within the system. When the water in a system
has a pH of about 7.0, the system is stable and the majority of TAN
is ionized and does not adversely affect the system. But when a
system has a pH of about 9.0, up to 30 percent of TAN may not be
ionized and levels of ammonia-nitrogen can become extremely toxic
to fish.
Nitrite-nitrogen results from
the oxidation of ammonia-nitrogen. When nitrifying bacteria
(nitrosomonas) consume ammonia-nitrogen for energy, they produce
nitrite-nitrogen as a by-product. Nitrite-nitrogen then binds with
hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, which is not capable of binding
and transporting oxygen. This ultimately suffocates the fish. In
most cases re-circulating systems with mature nitrifying bacteria
colonies should maintain nitrite-nitrogen concentrations below 1
mg/l. Fortunately, nitrobacter bacteria, also present within the
system, use nitrite-nitrogen for energy and produce a much less
harmful nitrate-nitrogen by-product.
Nitrifying
bacteria are the foundation of biological filtration and safely
grow on all surfaces of the aquatic environment, including
substrate, plumbing and the walls of the
tank.
Beneficial Bacteria For Ponds
(formally AquaClearer™
Extreme contains
bacteria and enzymes that are scientifically blended and tested to
produce maximum results in ornamental ponds. It contains specific
beneficial microbes and enzymes that are effective at reducing
sludge, uneaten fish food, fish waste, and excess nutrients that
cause poor water quality and clarity.
- Keeps your
water clear, your fish healthy, and your pond beautiful
- Safe for fish
and plants
- Seeds
biological filters
- Naturally
reduces ammonia and excess nutrients that cause poor water quality
and clarity
Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria (Reformulated AquaClearer
Extreme Cold Water Liquid)
Aquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria contains 7 pure
strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria that go to work quickly
cleaning and balancing your ornamental pond, works at temperatures
below 50F or 10C. Aquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria
maintains a strong biological balance providing clean, clear and
healthy water conditions.
AquaClearer Sludge Control
contains pure strains of encapsulated beneficial bacteria
that go to work quickly; cleaning unwanted sludge from the pond
bottom and filter systems – drastically reducing pond
maintenance.
AquaClearer Sludge Cleaner contains specific beneficial bacteria
that are most effective at reducing sludge or organics that can
cause poor water quality and unsightly water conditions.
Aquascape Wetland Pond & Lake Formula
is scientifically blended and tested to produce maximum results in
large pond environments. It is a highly concentrated blend of
specific beneficial microbes that are effective at reducing
ammonia, nitrites and excess nutrients that would otherwise cause
poor water quality and clarity. Think of your AquaClearer™ Extreme
Wetland/Pond & Lake microbes as your continuous live-in pond
clean-up crew!
- New
formulation as of 2010
- The most
potent large-scale water treatment available
- Naturally
reduces ammonia and excess nutrients that cause poor water quality
and clarity
- Great for
retention, irrigation, and golf course ponds
- Safe for fish
and plants
For more information on Beneficial Bacteria &
Enzymes,
"CLICK HERE".
How Does It Work?
The natural
bacteria in these products instantly activates as it hits the
water. The bacteria multiply every 20-40 minutes and start
digesting the dead organics in the pond.
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