Ponds

Pond Builder Starter (liquid) - When ponds are filled with fresh water, bacteria are rarely found. Pond Builder Starter is a mix of indigenous bacteria, which will seed the bio filter. Adding Pond Protector at the same time will kick-start the bacteria, resulting in a faster break down of contaminants.

Application: 16oz treats 1000 - 3200 gallons, 32oz treats 2500 - 6500 gallons

* Note - Pond Builder Starter is safe for plants and wildlife when used as directed. Pond Builder Starter when opened should be used immediately, as it's effectiveness is instant.

Pond and Fountain Protector - Formulated for fast moving water and multi-component filtration systems 100 gallons or more. Helps keep aeration/fountain pumps and water lines free from organic buildup for maximum efficiency. Designed for water that contains fish and aquatic plants. Prevents mineral deposits from forming and sludge build-up. Safe for amphibians and aquatic plants. Non-Toxic, All Natural Bacteria Free Enzymes.

Application: One capful per 100 gallons

Pond Protector Concentrate - Designed for ponds 2,000 gallons or more. Breaks down the food sources, which cause organic contaminants. Safe for birds, wildlife, amphibians and aquatic plants when used as directed.
Application: 1oz treats 2,000 gallons

Pond Chlorine Destroyer (liquid) - Rids water of dangerous chlorine and heavy metal counts that can harm aquatic life.
Application: 1oz treats 250 gallons

Oxidizer - String algae is not algae, rather a plant similar to blanket weed. Oxidizer is a unique product that strips string algae off of rocks by over oxygenating water without killing plants or fish.
Application: 16 oz. Treats 4,000 gallons, 32 oz. Treats 8,000 gallons, 80 oz. Treats 20,000 gallons

The Pond Pill

Biosphere

Works for a full month

All Biosphere Products are Safe for Aquatic Life

De-Chlorinator - Automatic filling systems that adds chlorinated water is unhealthy for fish and plants, bio-filters work much less effectively. The biosphere is designed to destroy harmful chlorine over a full month providing a healthy environment a whole month long.
Application: Treats 350 - 2,500 gallons

Bacteria - A unique blend of sixteen highly specialized bacteria that are allowed to colonize together, providing a much higher blend of precise bacteria. The biosphere emits over a full month a continuous blend of beneficial bacteria that will seed bio-filters and the bottom of ponds.
Application: Treats 250 - 5,000 gallons

Barley - Three barley's, pellet, straw and concentrated barley all in one. The biosphere works rapidly producing a concentrated blend of barley bacteria for a full month. Pellet barley for slow release, straw barley for continued bacteria growth and concentrated for immediate results.
Application: Treats 350 - 2,500 gallons

Oxidizer - A unique blend of compounds that keeps debris off waterfalls and rocks. The biosphere slowly emits an oxidizer that stops debris from forming on waterfalls.
Application: Treats 250 - 5,000 gallons

CareFree Enzymes Pond Protectors are made from natural enzymes and formulated for multi-component filtration systems. Providing a safe, natural way to break down organic contaminants (food sources that feed water molds, odor, and sludge). These food sources are created from fish waste, plants, and the environment. CareFree Enzymes Pond Protectors help keep aeration pumps and water lines free from buildup for maximum efficiency. Enhances the performance of natural indigenous bacteria found in ponds. Also works well in conjunction with man-made bacteria.

Pond Builder Booster - Uniquely designed to keep Mother Natures natural bacteria working at maximum performance. Using Pond Builder Booster every other week will keep natural bacteria functioning properly.
Application: 1 pouch treats 1,500 gallons

Pond Starter Mini Kit - Great little starter kit. Kit provides dry bacteria to jump start the bio-filter and Pond Protector (enzymes) to break down the food (contaminants) for the bacteria to absorb. Designed for ponds up to 1,500 gallons.

Kit includes: Three 24 gram Pond Builder Booster Pouches / One 4oz Pond Protector
Application: 1 Pond Builder Booster pouch per week. 1oz Pond Protector per 1,000 gallons.

Pond Start Up Kit - Provides everything needed to balance pond water. Pond Protector to kick start the natural bacteria, Pond Builder Starter to jump-start bio-filters with natural bacteria, Chlorine Destroyer to rid water of toxic chlorine and heavy metals and Pond Builder Booster to build and grow properly functioning bacteria.

Kit includes: 4oz Pond Protector / 4oz Pond Builder Starter / 4oz Chlorine Destroyer / Four 24 gram Pond Builder Booster Pouches
Application: Kit treats up to 1,500 gallons (one full month of treatment)

Plant Quarantine - Formulated to make tropical plants an inhospitable place for unwanted particles and parasites.

Pond Builder Floating Biosphere - New ponds lack natural bacteria, Mother Natures natural cleaning agent. Pond Builder is designed for pre-cast inlay ponds. Bacteria need a home to grow; the floating biosphere provides this home. Ponds need a mechanical or biological filter. The floating biosphere becomes that bio-filter. Contains natural bacteria to kick start new ponds. Enzymes break down the microscopic matter and organic substances for bacteria to feed on. Use in conjunction with Pond Protector for maximum results.
Application: 1 Lily Pad will treat 1,000 to 5,000 gallons

Pond Winterizer - Product is effective in reducing spring cleanup by slowly digesting contaminants such as oils, dust, pollen and leaves, which normally accumulate in pond water during the winter months. Maintains a healthy environment for fish.
Application: 16 oz. Treats 100 - 1,000 gallons, 32 oz. Treats 2,000 - 5,000 gallons

Water Algae Can Kill Livestock

Article from The Progressive Farmer August 2007

As the dog days of summer drag on, your animals' drinking water can be a source of toxins if it becomes infected with blue-green algae. Some blue-green algae can produce nerve toxins called anatoxins, liver toxins called microcystins and other toxins.

Cattle, dogs or any animals that drink water infected with this algae, especially once it has gone into its toxin bloom stage, can die in a short period of time - minutes to hours. Not all blue-green algae produces toxins, but you can't tell the danger level by looking. Toxins can occur in both tanks and ponds.

Certain factors make a toxin bloom more likely. These include: still water, a warm water temperature, high phosphate/nitrogen levels and sunlight. Algae blooms grow larger and last longer when nutrients are abundant.

However, there are a few ways to limit or stop blue-green algae growth:

Stop soil erosion. Runoff into ponds and streams carry high doses of phosphorus and nitrogen, especially in agricultural areas. These feed algae.
Plant vegetative filters. Maintain or plant vegetation along streambanks to help filter runoff you can't control.
Don't let animals defecate in or near waterways. This will make the growth worse by feeding the algae.

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