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Aquascape's Pond Owners Manual For Water Garden & Pond Lovers

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:08:00 GMT

Aquascape's Pond Owners Manual For Water Garden & Pond Lovers
Buy Now: $3.99

Aquascape's

Pond Owners Manual

We offer a copy of the full color, 24 pg "Pond Owner's Handbook" in both as a printed booklet and as a download in a .pdf. This handbook covers all of the topics that a pond owner will need to know about.

Pond Ecology & the Aquascape System
Pond Fish - Health & Care
Aquatic Plants
Pond Myths
Maintenance
Pump Trouble Shooting

To download the .pdf file, CLICK HERE.

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VitaStim MD Pellets for Organic Lake & Pond Sludge / Muck Control

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:37:00 GMT

VitaStim MD Pellets for Organic Lake & Pond Sludge / Muck Control
Buy Now: ~~$119.99~~ $71.99

VitaStim MD Pellets

VitaStim MD Pellets are slow-releases pellets that sink down into the muck to deliver essential bio-stimulants and indigenous bacteria. They penetrate and degrade pond muck by stimulating naturally-occurring bacteria and adding sludge-eating cultures. This product works faster than any other on the market today!

The pellets are a dense product that look like orange Chinese dried noodles and are made to be "tossed in" and sink to the bottom. When they sink into the muck the bacteria produce enzymes that speed up the breakdown of organic waste. They contain safe and beneficial bacteria, and will not harm aquatic species, fish, waterfowl or people. Use just around beaches & docks or treat entire bodies of water. Can eliminate the need for manual dredging savings thousands of dollars. No EPA or regional wetland permits necessary because it is 100% organic. Spread by hand or with a spreader mounted on a boat for large areas. 55 gallons drum sizes are available for large treatment area by special request. Please call our office 203-287-0636 for more information.

Consumes nutrients - Specially formulated for advanced performance in muck removal. Reduce up to 70% of sludge and much more!
Lowers ammonia levels
Clarifies water for better visibility
Helps reduce pond weeds by consuming their food source (muck).
Allows for high stocking levels of fish
Works best in water temperatures greater than 60 degrees
Balances ponds ecosystems and helps get rid of algae by consuming the nutrients that algae require to survive.
Reduces dredging costs by organically & quickly digesting the muck eliminating the need to do expensive mechanical dredging.
VitaStem works by organically digesting the muck solids and then converting them into gases that escapes safely into the atmosphere.
No Wetland permits needed to use this product. Available to ship to all US states with no restrictions. Can also ship to Canada & Mexico.
Available in 5 sizes: 5 lb, 10 lb Tub, 30 lb Pail, 50 lb bag, & 1 lb sample pack (enough to treat an 8' x 11' area)
Aeration will help speed up the decaying process in a static body of water.
Works in Fresh, Brackish, & Salt Water applications
Use with Pondzilla PRO (see Related Products below) for a powerful knockdown of excess organics in the water column.

To calculate shipping costs: Add a product to the shopping cart. An orange colored "Calculate Shipping" tab will now show up on the right side of your screen in the blue area in the shopping cart section. Click on this "Calculate Shipping" and enter your zip code. Hit "Submit", and your shipping options & delivery times will now be displayed. If there is a choice, pick the option that best fits your needs. Canadian customers responsible for duties & import taxes.

NOTE: It is always best to have aeration in the pond, especially if fish are present. These bacteria will consume oxygen as they eat away the muck on the bottom. If oxygen levels are low, a fish-kill is possible. To prevent this in non-areated ponds or lakes, separate areas to be treated and do them one at a time over a period of 2-3 weeks.

With four feet of muck, widgeon grass, alligator weed, and torpedo

grass, this Florida pond was the neighborhood eyesore. A double dose of PondZilla 100 and MD Pellets combined with a herbicide application turned this pond right around. Muck levels were down to one foot by fall. The applicator was amazed and the residents were ecstatic.

This Ohio pond had a hydrodictyon problem and had not looked good in years. With aeration and PondZilla 100 blended with an algaecide/herbicide, along with our VitaStim Summer Slam and MD Pellets, the applicator cleaned up this pond like never before. Rather than just killing the hydrodictyon we focused on disrupting its life cycle.

It is easy to apply. You can treat the entire pond or only in the areas that muck tends to
accumulate. Works well in lined ponds also.
Users report 9”-12” rings eaten away down to the
liner where every pellet landed!

Super Dose: For natural ponds or lakes where you would like to degrade up to 1 foot per month. Feed 50# per acre (43,560 sqft or 325,700 gallons) once per month. For smaller or liner ponds, use 1 lb per 6,500 gallons of water once a month.

Traditional Dose: Feed 10-25# per surface-acre once per month. For smaller & liner ponds, use 1 lb per 13,000 - 32,000 gallons per month depending upon amount of muck in pond. Product is safe. Over dosing will not hurt fish or snails just degrade muck faster and make your pond cleaner.

Temperature Range: 60° F (17°C) and up. The warmer it is the faster they reproduce and digest sludge. They will work up to 130°F (54°C).

Lakes: VitaStim MD Pellets can be distributed into a lake by a fertilizer spreader attached to the back of the boat. VitaStim MD Pellets are typically 1/10th to 1/20th of the cost of dredging.

Decorative Ponds: VitaStim MD Pellets are a nice way to keep the pond in check and keep muck to a minimum.

Retention Ponds: Retention ponds start out nice and beautiful and after a few years they become loaded with algae, plants and muck. VitaStim MD Pellets are an easy way to help balance them out and reduce muck. These pellets will also work well in retention ponds that may have a lot of road salt. A biologically cleaned pond is a happy pond. A mechanically cleaned pond can often be unhappy for some time as it tries to find biological balance.

Golf Courses: Golf courses can get a lot of muck due to runoff, high nutrient loadings, and leaf and grass waste. VitaStim MD Pellets are an easy and affordable ways to keep golf course ponds free of muck and more importantly to help keep them biologically balanced.

Shorelines: Used by homeowners to reduce muck around the shoreline. Just sprinkle some pellets around a dock once a month and let them sink into the muck. Month by month the lake bottom will clean up. Many customers have called them little vacuum cleaners as they see the muck reduce.

Aquaculture: Used to degrade fish poop that accumulates in the bottom of a pond. VitaSitm MD Pellets have proven to be economical and efficient for fish farmers who want to minimize muck accumulation as an alternative to dredging.

Q: How long do they take?

A: Customers can usually see benefits in a couple of weeks.

Q: How much will the muck go down?

A: It really depends on the muck composition, water temperature and water movement. Typically customers will see 40-80% of the muck gone over the course of a summer.

Q: Does the muck ever increase?

A: Early in treatment as bacterial activity increases muck can get fluffier and less dense, this is temporary. For the best judge of progress measure initially and later in the fall when temperature cools off.

Q: How do they work?

A: VitaStim MD Pellets sink into the muck and come alive. Muck is high in organics (food), nitrogen and phosphorous. With these conditions they will grow. If they are applied near a shoreline that gets good wave action this works dissolved oxygen into the muck and they will work faster.

Q: Where do they work best?

A: In organic matter that is humus and has started the degradation process. In laymen’s terms if you step in the muck and it’s gooey this is a good application. Works on dead leaves, dead weeds, dead grass, fish poop (like in aquaculture) and waterfowl waste.

Q: Where do they not work?

A:They do not work on rock, sand, gravel or sticks. They work slowly on oak leaves, pine needles and other organic matter that is high in lignin (woody).

Q: Will the pellets harm fish?

A: No, if they eat the bullets they will simply pass through them.

Q: Is there a scientific way to see how much muck will degrade?

A: Have a lab run a TVSS (total volatile suspended solids test). This will tell you what % is organic and biodegradable.

Q: Why are these pellets better than other pellets?

A: #1 We make them small so they cover a lot of surface area.

#2 The bacteria in the pellets are indigenous in many lakes. They are not just from a test tube.

#3 The pellets contain a broad spectrum of organisms. The broader the spectrum the better the results.

Wouldn’t it be nice to see the bottom of your lake and eliminate dredging projects?

A fish farmer in Eastern Texas grows his fish stock the natural way, as he prefers to stay away from chemicals and he does not keep extremely high population densities. The biggest concern he has is the amount of muck fish generate and how much room it takes up which is where VitaStim MD Pellets come in for Bob. MD Pellets are all natural and reduce muck through high concentrations of helpful bacteria and biostimulants, reducing the need to dredge the ponds. It saves thousands of dollars annually and doesn’t have an adverse effect on the fish. Sticking to his methods he is rarely required to feed his fish, and with the lack of a chemical presence he can keep the price of his fish low while they are among the healthiest and fastest growing fish on the market, with trophy largemouth bass being caught seven years after stock date. The fish farm’s inventory consists of channel catfish, blue gills, sunfish, largemouth bass, threadfin shad, fathead minnows and season stock of triploid grass carp, black crappies, and striped bass.

Leaves and Organic Build Up

This pond in Southern Ohio was filled with leaves and organic build up. The applicator treated it with VitaStim MD Pellets.

A lake management company in the Ft Meyers, Florida area tested the muck-removing abilities of our MD Pellets against another treatment in golf course ponds over two months. In the 60 day period, the muck levels in the pond treated with the competitor’s product increased by 3 inches. A nearby pond was left untreated as a control and lost 5 inches of muck during the study. In the same time, MD Pellets removed a full foot of bottom sludge, or half of the muck in its pond. WITHIN THE SIXTY DAYS of treatment, MD Pellets degraded an entire foot of muck, exactly half the muck in its test lake.This is in contrast to the control lake, which lost 5 inches of muck, and the lake treated with the competitor’s product, whichdespite having the least muck to begin with, ended up gaining 3 inches of muck.These particular lakes illustrate what can be a common problem in Southern Florida: being surrounded by heavily manicuredlawns and near the ocean can result in large deposits of organic matter, and the year-round warm temperatures create a perfectenvironment for high muck production. MD Pellets negate the need for constant treatment by intergrating themselves intothe lake ecosystem and growing stronger with inch of muck they degrade. Their high germination rate means the work forapplicators is cut in half.

The Muckity-Muck of Your Pond

Summer is here, you’re sitting on the deck enjoying the birds, fish, frogs and just reveling in amazement at how beautiful your pond is. Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy your pond and it’s also a wonderful time for a variety of plants to grow. These may include alga and nuisance aquatic weeds. Warm water and nutrients can make several species proliferate.

For those of us who built brand new ponds, it’s important we take healthy steps in this infant pond’s development. This would include aeration, stocking the right kinds and sizes of fish, and choosing what aquatic plants you prefer to have growing rather than completely letting Mother Nature decide. For new ponds, it’s about creating the right balance so your ecosystem is in harm. In some parts of the country this may also involve adding lime or fertilizer, depending upon what’s dissolved in your water. If you add bacterial cultures to these ponds, do so sparingly as these fresh bodies of water can have very limited activity of all types and a little dab will do ya.

For those of us with more established ponds, or ponds that have been neglected, it’s about picking your battle each summer. Find one or two things you can do to improve water quality and slow the growth of “bad” plants. Remember this, aquatic plants need three fundamental things to be able to grow. They need sunlight, temperature, and food. If ponds like this have a layer of muck mostly of biodegradable organic matter in the bottom, then we suggest physically dredging the pond or using a bacterial product in the bottom to remove muck. Beneficial microbes working with aeration can break down some of this muck, thus removing food from the rooted plants we don’t like. We focus on managing the muck in older ponds as this is a rich source of nutrients and will often cause turbidity in the pond.

As always, any time you are trying to control alga or aquatic plants, consult with a local lake management applicator. There are so many types of aquatic plants and so many chemistries available to control the different situations, we always suggest finding field biologists who know plants and are careful with the environment. This means they know how to use the least chemistry with the most benefit.

For you do-it-yourselfers, please be cautious. It’s very important to understand the “cause and effect” you will create any time you treat a pond. That holds true for both herbicides and aeration. Identify the “problem” before you offer a solution. Oftentimes, the problem is not the plants, but what is available that caused the plants to grow.

Summer is also a dynamic time because weather can dictate much of the health of your pond. Drought can have an impact as our friends in Texas saw last summer. Heavy rains in other parts of the country wash in leaves, grass, and nutrients. Floods can exchange nutrients, and extended periods of cool, cloudy weather can completely disrupt the chemistry of some ponds. For ponds that experienced a drought the year before and the pond was refilled with fresh rainwater, expect that water to green up quick as that ponds nutrients have concentrated in the soils and will easily dissolve into the water.

The biggest single issue that ponds f, ace in the summer is lower dissolved oxygen concentration. Warmer water has lower oxygen solubility. This is when it pays the most to have an aeration system. If you see fish coming to the surface looking for air then you know you need aeration. But, by then it’s too late.

So, summer is a time of activity inside the water column. Pay close attention to the volume and types, of aquatic plants which grow. If your pond is older and has a buildup of muck, consider what it would take to begin to convert that muck to its basic nutr, , , , , ients and, , to bind them where they can’t create a situation where your pond’s health is at risk.

Learn the symptoms and you’ll be able to identify potential problems and be proactive. See chart below.

If you are noticing any of these issues this chart should give you some options to choose from. Water clarity varies from pond to pond and it really varies depending on the environment. Some ponds are not meant to be crystal clear while others just naturally stay clear. Study the chart and study your pond. The more you learn the better you will get and the better your pond will thrive.

Symptom	Diagnosis	Solutions
Green mats floating on surface	Filamentous algae	Reduce nutrient levels
Pea soup water	Planktonic algae	Reduce nutrient levels Use algaecides Use bacterial catalysts
Rotten egg odor	Hydrogen sulfide	Improve aeration Reduce slu, dge and muck
Manure type odor	Typically blue-green algae dying at night	Control algae
White scum on surface	Buildup of proteins, often caused by spawning	Degrade proteins with enzymes Improve circulation of pond
Ammonia or Nitrite present	Nitrifying organisms are insufficient concentration	Add nitrifiers Reduce chemical and copper use
Cloudy water in decorative ponds	Too much muck, sediment, or clay Bacteria, protozoa or zooplankton	Chemical precipitation Polymer precipitation Reduce muck
Invasive plants	Plant must first be identified	Chemical treatment or Physical removal
pH over 8	Alkaline water or algae bloom	Control algae Use select bacteria cultures Chemically precipitate algae
pH under 7	Acid water or high in tannins	Aeration Add lime or gypsum

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Bacteria Bubble Tabs for Water Gardens & Ponds by Aquascape

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:21:00 GMT

Bacteria Bubble Tabs for Water Gardens & Ponds by Aquascape
Buy Now: ~~$12.98~~ $11.98

Bacteria Bubble Tabs

Pond Bottom and Filter Cleaner

Aquascape Bacteria Bubble Tabs contain 8 pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria, including enzymes. This combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond. Aquascape Bacteria Bubble Tabs maintain a strong biological balance providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions.

Keeps pond water clean and clear
Maintains a balanced ecosystem
Reduces pond maintenance
Maintains a balanced ecosystem
Contains 8 strains of bacteria
Safe for fish, plants or animals that may drink pond water
1 Billion CFU bacteria count per tablet
Bubble Tab helps disperse bacteria quickly
Simple, no measuring application
1 Tablet treats up to 100 gal./378 liters
Available in 2 sized containers

To view a printable .pdf copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that has been filed with the EPA, "DOWNLOAD MSDS"

Lithotrophic Bacteria
The most common and important types of lithotrophic bacteria in a water garden are nitrosomonas and nitrobacter. These are vital in the active removal of ammonia and nitrite caused by the decomposition caused by the heterotrophic strains. There are many theories on the name of the actual bacterial genus responsible but most agree on these two strains. Lithotrophs are harder to source and reproduce at a slower rate, making them relatively more expensive.

Instructions for use:

How Much: One Tab treats up 100 gallons of pond water. If your pond or container water garden is less than 100 gallons one full tab can be used safely.

How Often: For new ponds, treat two times weekly for the first two weeks. For mature ponds, treat weekly.

How To: Simply toss the Bubble Tabs into the area in the pond with the most circulation or directly into problem areas.

Please Note:
Water temperature should be a minimum of 60F or 15C. This product is very powerful and will quickly go to work consuming sludge. We recommend a higher water temperature to insure that biological filter systems will be functioning and able to handle the extra bio load.

Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature

36 tabs/4 oz. - treats up to 3,600 gal./13,623 liters
72 Tabs/8 oz. - treats up to 7,200 gal./27,246 liters

Combining science with simplicity, Aquascape's complete new and improved line of water treatments now make it simpler to maintain a healthly, well balanced water garden. Gone are the products with long names & confusing application instructions. Aquascape's new pump-top liquid bottles and bubble tabs make dosing simple and affordable. Each product now has a gentle scent and color to help consumers remember each product. So enjoy a clean, clear, healthly pond with the complete new line of Aquascape Water Treatment Products

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Aquascape Wetland Pond & Lake Formula - 1.1 Gal for Large Water Garden & Pond Use

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:56:00 GMT

Aquascape Wetland Pond & Lake Formula - 1.1 Gal for Large Water Garden & Pond Use
Buy Now: ~~$169.98~~ $143.99

Wetland Pond & Lake Formula

(Reformulated AquaClearer Extreme Wetland)

Aquascape Wetland Pond and Lake contains 8 pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria, including PSB bacteria and enzymes. PSB (Photo Synthetic Bacteria) help quickly clear pond water by clumping fine debris and allowing it to settle

The natural bacteria in this product instantly activates as it hits the water. The bacteria multiply every 20-40 minutes in pond water temps above 55 degrees and starts digesting the dead organics in the pond.

Wetland Pond & Lake contains the most concentrated beneficial bacteria and enzymes that are scientifically blended and tested to produce maximum results during colder temperatures.
During the spring and autumn seasons, there is extreme nutrient loading in the pond as trees and plants in large pond environments.
Wetland Pond & Lake is a highly concentrated blend of proprietary blend of microbes that are effective at accerelerating the digestion of this organic material at the bottom of the pond. These specific beneficial microbs and enzymes that are effective at reducing sludge, uneaten fish food, fish waste, and excess nutrients that cause poor water quality and clarity. Think of your Wetland Pond & Lake microbes as your continuous live in pond clean up crew!
Add these beneficial bacteria in the spring and in the fall to keep the water clear.
1.1 gal./4 liters - Treats up to 512,000 gal./193,536 liters
1 Pump treats up to 4,000 gal./15,137 liters
Use in Large Ponds
Safe for fish and plants
Great for retention, irrigation, and golf course ponds.
Naturally reduces ammonia and excess nutrients that cause poor water quality and clarity issues.
Product is a medium yellow color (see photo below)

What’s in the products?

Heterotrophic Bacteria
Heterotrophic bacteria are responsible for the reduction and decomposition of organics including pond sludge. Heterotrophic strains of bacteria are easy to source and found in many products currently on the market for various purposes including waste water treatment.

Lithotrophic Bacteria
The most common and important types of lithotrophic bacteria in a water garden are nitrosomonas and nitrobacter. These are vital in the active removal of ammonia and nitrite caused by the decomposition caused by the heterotrophic strains. There are many theories on the name of the actual bacterial genus responsible but most agree on these two strains. Lithotrophs are harder to source and reproduce at a slower rate, making them relatively more expensive.

If Aquascape bacterial products are added on a regular basis and populations found in our products become dominant, it helps promote competitive exclusion (The competitive exclusion principle, sometimes referred to as Gause's Law of competitive exclusion or just Gause's Law, states that two species that compete for the exact same resources cannot stably coexist.).

What does this mean for you and your pond?

A stable, clean, clear biotope for the pond inhabitance and your family!

The higher the bacteria count in the pond, the more bacteria will start to utilize other elements that can cause unsightly water conditions including algae. Some scientists have also proven that the use of beneficial bacteria can also eliminate bad bacterias like salmonella found in captive turtle environments.

To view a printable .pdf copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that has been filed with the EPA, "DOWNLOAD MSDS"

Calculations for Water Volume of Ponds , Streams & Waterfalls

Pond Water Volume

(Length x Width x Average Depth) x 7.48 = Water Volume of Pond in gallons

1 cubic ft. = 7.48 gallons of water

Example: Pond Measures: 11’L x16’W x 2’AD

(11'L x 16'W x 2'AD) x 7.48 = 2,634 Gallons of water

(The addition of rocks and gravel will lessen the actual water volume beacuse of displacement)

Water Volume in a Stream

(Length x Width x Depth) x 7.78 = Water Volume of Stream in Gallons

Example: Stream Measures: 15'L x 3'W x 2"D

First Calculate Depth in feet not inches: 1" = 0.12' so ... 2"D = 0.24'D

(15'L x 3"W x 0.24'D) x 7.48 = 81 Gallons of Water

Water Volume in Waterfalls = Same as Streams

Use these formulas to help calculate how much product to purchase & use. Always read and follow the individual product's label instructions)

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Aquascape Sludge Cleaner Bubble Tabs for Water Gardens & Ponds

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:29:00 GMT

Aquascape Sludge Cleaner Bubble Tabs for Water Gardens & Ponds
Buy Now: ~~$15.98~~ $12.78

Sludge Cleaner Bubble Tabs

Aquascape Sludge Cleaner Bubble Tabs contain over 500 million concentrated heterotrophic bacteria, including fast-acting enzymes and humic acid that can often help soften pond water. This combination of natural cleaners helps to keep pond bottoms and filters clean and clear resulting in less pond maintenance. Because ornamental water gardens are enclosed ecosystems, sometimes factors like fish load, uneaten fish food, organics such as leaves, sludge and unwanted debris may disrupt the balance. Aquascape Sludge Cleaner Bubble Tabs maintain a strong biological balance; providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions. (Humic Acid) Can help soften pond water, promote plant growth and prevent unsightly water conditions

Keeps pond water clean and clear
Maintains a balanced ecosystem
Reduces pond maintenance
Bubble Tab helps disperse sludge-eating bacteria quickly
Simple, no measuring application
Safe for fish, plants or animals that may drink pond water
Over 500 million CFU bacteria count per tablet
1 Tablet treats up to 100 gal./378 liters
Available in 2 sized containers

To view a printable .pdf copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that has been filed with the EPA, "DOWNLOAD MSDS"

Instructions for use:

How Much: One Tab treats up 100 gallons of pond water. If your pond or container water garden is less than 100 gallons one full tab can be used safely.

How Often: For new ponds, treat two times weekly for the first two weeks. For mature ponds, treat weekly.

How To: Simply toss the Bubble Tabs into the area in the pond with the most circulation or directly into problem areas.

Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature

36 tabs/4 oz. - treats up to 3,600 gal./13,623 liters
72 Tabs/8 oz. - treats up to 7,200 gal./27,246 liters

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.

Combining science with simplicity, Aquascape's complete new and improved line of water treatments now make it simpler to maintain a healthly, well balanced water garden. Gone are the products with long names & confusing application instructions. Aquascape's new pump-top liquid bottles and bubble tabs make dosing simple and affordable. Each product now has a gentle scent and color to help consumers remember each product. So enjoy a clean, clear, healthly pond with the complete new line of Aquascape Water Treatment Products

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Aquascape SAB Stream & Pond Clean - String Algae Control for Water Garden, Stream, & Ponds

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 17:44:00 GMT

Aquascape SAB Stream & Pond Clean - String Algae Control for Water Garden, Stream, & Ponds
Buy Now: ~~$12.98~~ $10.38

SAB Stream & Pond Clean

(Reformulated SAB Extreme)

Keeps Ponds Clean and Crystal Clear

SAB Stream and Pond Clean contains pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Ideal for breaking down debris in ponds, streams and waterfalls. This combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond.

Double concentrated formula
Keeps pond water clean and clear
Maintains a balanced ecosystem
Reduces pond maintenance
Now containing 100% more phosphate binder
Reduces ammonia, nitrite and phosphate
Safe for fish, plants or animals that may
drink pond water
Available in 4 sizes

Instructions for use:

How Much: One scoop treats up 100 gal./378 liters of pond water

How Often: When adding to the pond for the first time, or if water quality is poor, use a double dose weekly for the first two weeks. Continue adding 1 scoop per 100 gallons of pond water every two weeks throughout the season as a maintenance dosage and to maintain optimum water quality.

How To: Mix SAB Stream and Pond Clean in a clean bucket used only for your pond. SAB should be activated in the bucket with warm water (about 80F / 26C) and poured around the parameter of the pond or stream. When mixed, the product should be added to the pond quickly to provide best results. Pond water may become temporarily clouded depending on the pH of the pond.

4.4 oz./125 grams - treats up to 1,300 gal./5,108 liters 1 scoop treats up to 100 gal.
8.8 oz./250 grams - treats up to 2,700 gal./10,218 liters 1 scoop treats up to 100 gal.
1.1 lb./500 grams - treats up to 5,600 gal./21,192 liters 1 scoop treats up to 100 gal.
7 lb./3.2 kg - treats up to 33,800 gal./127,909 liters (Currently unavailable) 1 scoop treats up to 1000 gal. (Note: The 7LB SAB has a bigger scoop than the other size containers)

9 lb./4.0082 kg - treats up to 54,000 gal/204,412 liters 1 scoop treats up to 1000 gal. (Note: The 9LB SAB has a bigger scoop than the other size containers)

To view a printable .pdf copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that has been filed with the EPA,"DOWNLOAD MSDS"

Calculations for Water Volume of Ponds , Streams & Waterfalls

Pond Water Volume

(Length x Width x Average Depth) x 7.48 = Water Volume of Pond in gallons

1 cubic ft. = 7.48 gallons of water

Example: Pond Measures: 11’L x16’W x 2’AD

(11'L x 16'W x 2'AD) x 7.48 = 2,634 Gallons of water

(The addition of rocks and gravel will lessen the actual water volume beacuse of displacement)

Water Volume in a Stream

(Length x Width x Depth) x 7.78 = Water Volume of Stream in Gallons

Example: Stream Measures: 15'L x 3'W x 2"D

First Calculate Depth in feet not inches: 1" = 0.12' so ... 2"D = 0.24'D

(15'L x 3"W x 0.24'D) x 7.48 = 81 Gallons of Water

Water Volume in Waterfalls = Same as Streams

Use these formulas to help calculate how much product to purchase & use. Always read and follow the individual product's label instructions)

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Aquascape Sludge & Filter Cleaner for Water Gardens & Ponds

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:27:00 GMT

Aquascape Sludge & Filter Cleaner for Water Gardens & Ponds
Buy Now: ~~$13.98~~ $11.18

Sludge & Filter Cleaner

(Reformulated AquaClearer Sludge Cleaner)

Aquascape Sludge & Filter Cleaner now contains 5 pure strains of concentrated heterotrophic beneficial bacteria. This combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond while quickly cleaning between rocks, gravel and keeping filter pads from becoming quickly clogged. Aquascape Sludge & Filter Cleaner maintains a strong biological balance providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions. The specific beneficial bacteria are most effective at reducing sludge or organics that can cause poor water quality and unsightly water conditions

Keeps ponds clean and clear
Reduces pond maintenance
Safe for fish, plants & animals that might drink pond water
Helps keep biofall & skimmer filters clean
1.5 Billion CFU per once potency
Contains marigold & humic acid
Product is a yellow/brown color (see photo below)
Available in 4 size containers

Application Rates:

Initial Dosage: 1 pump per 100 gal./18,921 liters daily for the first 10 days.

Maintenance Dosage: 1 pump per 100 gal./18,921 liters weekly

Calculations: Approximate gallons in pond: Length (ft.) x Width (ft.) x Avg. Depth (ft.) x 7.48

Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature

Available in the following sizes:

8.5 oz./250 ml - Treats up to 5,000 gal./18,921 liters
16.9 oz./500 ml - Treats up to 10,000 gal./37,842 liters
33.8 oz./1 liter - Treats up to 20,000 gal./75,684 liters

1.1 gal./4 liters - Treats up to 80,000 gal./302,744 liters

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Liquid Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds - by Aquascape

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:41:00 GMT

Liquid Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds - by Aquascape
Buy Now: ~~$15.98~~ $12.78

Beneficial Liquid Bacteria for Ponds

(Reformulated "AquaClearer Extreme Liquid")

Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria now contains 8 pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria, including PSB bacteria and enzymes.

This combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond.

Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria maintains a strong biological balance providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions.

Keeps pond water clean and clear longer
Maintains a balanced ecosystem
Reduces pond maintenance
Safe for fish, plants or animals that may drink pond water
Contains 8 strains of bacteria
Contains Photo Synthetic Bacteria (PSB)
750 Million CFU per ounce potency
Contains marigold & vitamin B
Product is yellowish in color (see photo below) with a flowery smell.

Instructions for use:

How Much: One pump treats up 100 gal./378 liters of pond water (1 Gal./4 liter Bottle One pump treats up to 500 gal./1,892 liters)

How Often: For new ponds or after winter, treat two times a week for the first two weeks. Use a maintenance dose of 1 pump per 100 gal./378 liters weekly for the rest of the season.

How To: Add to the area in the pond with the most circulation or directly into the pond skimmer opening.

Why: Adding beneficial bacteria is one of the most important things you can do for your pond. Don’t wait until you have a problem to treat the pond. Prevent problems before they happen with a simple weekly maintenance dose of Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria.

Please Note:
Water temperature should be a minimum of 50F (10C)
Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature.

8.5 oz./250 ml - treats up to 5,000 gal./18,921 liters
16.9 oz./500 ml - treats up to 10,000 gal./37,842 liters
33.8 oz./1 liter - treats up to 20,000 gal./75,684 liters (also in Refill Pouch)
1.1 gal./4 liters - treats up to 80,000 gal./302,744 liters

Please Note: AquaClearer Extreme Liquid SKU #29301, 29302 and 29303 are still available for those customers who do not want to change to the new formulation.

To view a printable .pdf copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that has been filed with the EPA, "DOWNLOAD MSDS"

How it works: 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.

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Dry Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds - by Aquascape

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:34:00 GMT

Dry Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds - by Aquascape
Buy Now: $16.98

Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds

(Reformulated "AquaClearer Extreme Dry")

Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria now contains 8 pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria, including PSB bacteria and enzymes. 100% dissolvable will not cloud water like previous versions.

This combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond.

Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria maintains a strong biological balance providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions.

Dissolves completely & no clouding of water!
Keeps pond water clean and clear
Maintains a balanced ecosystem
Reduces pond maintenance
Safe for fish, plants or animals that may drink pond water
Contains 8 strains of bacteria
Contains Photo Synthetic Bacteria (PSB)
1 billion CFU per gram potency
Product is now a gray powder (see photo below)

Instructions for use:

How Much: One scoop treats up 1000 gallons of pond water

How Often: For new ponds or after winter, treat daily for the first 10 days. After the pond has matured use a maintenance dose of 1 scoop per 1000 gallons weekly.

How To: Add to the area in the pond with the most circulation or directly into the pond skimmer opening.

Please Note:
Water temperature should be a minimum of 50F (10C)
Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature.

4.4 oz./125 grams - treats up to 26,000 gal./96,783 liters

8.8 oz./250 grams - treats up to 52,000 gal./193,566 liters
1.1 lb./500 grams - treats up to 104,000 gal./393,567 liters

7 lb./3.2 kg - treats up to 664,000 gal./2,112,770 liters

To view a printable .pdf copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that has been filed with the EPA, "DOWNLOAD MSDS"

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Aquascape Pond Floating Feeding Thermometer for Water Gardens & Ponds

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMT

Aquascape Pond Floating Feeding Thermometer for Water Gardens & Ponds
Buy Now: $9.89

Floating Feeding Thermometer

Feed your fish based on water temperature
Color coded temperature scale shows when to feed and which food to feed
7½" Long
6 foot Nylon Retrieval Cord
Easy-view window with large scale for quick temperature readings
Pond Temperature is an important factor in fish health, algae build-up and overall pond health
A very special thermometer for use in outdoor fish ponds, especially Koi ponds.
Water temperature is a extremely crucial element of Koi keeping, as it determines the feeding schedule best suited for the fish.
Overfeeding can easily occur at certain temperatures, resulting in pollution of the water. And under feeding Koi will result in stunted growth, lack of vitality, and poor resistance to disease.

TJB-INC Tips:
- When the pond water falls below 55 degrees, stop feeding your fish. They will still beg to eat but their internal systems can not break down the food as well when the water is cold and you can do harm to them by giving in to temptation and feeding them. For more information on this topic and more, purchase Koi Health and Disease by Dr. Eric Johnson DVM
- The benificial bacteria (AquaClearer Extreme)that was keeping your pond water clear does not work below 60 degree water temperature. You will have to switch to AquaClearer Extreme Cold Water to break down sludge an de-nitrify the water until the water temperature get to 40 degrees. Below that, everything is dormant.

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