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 2012
- 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
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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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