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Liquid Bacteria Pond Treatment
All purpose water conditioner for
ponds and water gardens.
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Keeping your
aquarium, pond or lake healthy requires som added nutrients and beneficial elements
to allow the healthy balance to be maintained in the water. A healthy balance
in any eco-system requires a bit of assistance from time to time and this is when
adding a full spectrum pond condioner can help reverse the damaging effects that
can cause green waters, fish kills, algae or actual odors in aquariums and ponds
and lakes.
We
have tested many so-called "all-encompasing" pond treatments but have
found many lacking in performance. The Pond Keeper Liquid is one of the most satisfying
and comprehensive pond, lake and aquarium water conditioners on the market that
we have tested in the last 15 years.
People have asked us if they should
be adding chlorine to a fish pond, of they should pour bleach into the waterfall
to kill algae, the old wives tales abound when it comes to maintaining a healthy
pond but the reason we like to use Pond Keeper is that it does what it says and
in a very cost effective way! I'm like many of you who are looking for a cheap
or homemade algae killer for my pond...well I've gone to New Mexico and back and
havn't found the product that compares to this PK Liquid water conditioner.
Of
course we have all encountered such products that claim to be "water polishers"
or "water conditioners" or "water wonders" but so much of
this is marketing. In our testing we have shown that the PK (Pond Keeper) Liquids
and Dry Mixtures are performing to high degrees.
The results of regular
usage of the product means you gain complete water conditioning of your fish ponds,
water gardens and aquariums.
Pond Keeper All-In-One Water Conditioner
does what would normally take several products to accomplish. Many pond owners
have heard of products like AmQuel Plus, BactaPur N-3000 and BactaPUR XLG or Pond
Balance or Gard N' Gro, or the new kid on the block those Pond Care Packs that
seem to be getting a heavy push by internet marketers. Some of these are excellent
products and some are just repacked mixtures with different names. Our panel of
pond owners find it is easier to add one comprehensive pond cleansing liquid than
to mix, activate and broadcast separate mixtures every week. Simplicty is the
key with the PK liquids and the results are proven. Adding
the recommended dosages of Pond Keeper Liquid, available in 1 gallon, 5 gallons
or the practical 55 gallon drum for large lakes and ponds will combat a series
of typical pond problems in fish tanks, water gardens, pond and large lakes..
TYPICAL
APPLICATION RATES Aquariums and fish dwelling
water habitats -
Add 1 Cup PK per 500 Gallons of Aquarium Size
Apply 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of water before new water is
added. Koi ponds/ Water Gardens/ Small Ponds - 1
Gallon PK treats 10,000 Gallons Pond Water (16 oz per 960 gallons)
16 fluid ounces per 960 gallons of water before new water is
added. Larger Ponds -
5
Gallon PK treats 100,000 Gallons Pond Water
Apply 1 gallon per 7,680 gallons of water before new water
is added. 55
Gallon PK treats 2,000,000 Gallons Pond Water
**Great
for winterizing your pond! Do a double dose treatment before the pond is closed
to help eliminate unwanted nutrients and muck.
Buy
our recommended algaecides and the highest rated dry natural pond
bacteria
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32 Ounce PK Supply - $39.95
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5 Gallon PK Supply - $224.99
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1.
Pond Keeper Liquid Removes chlorine and destroys chloramines Chlorine
and ponds.The experimental use of chlorine began in the 1890's to combat water-borne
diseases such as cholera and typhoid. It quickly gained widespread acceptance
because of its low cost and high efficiency in killing just about everything hazardous
in water. The problem with chlorine is that it is a known toxin and the implications
of drinking this toxin over the long-term (i.e. your lifetime) is highly uncertain.
Chlorine disinfection of water works by the formation of Hypochlorous and Hydrochloric
acid. It is an extremely reactive substance and may also chemically bond with
other substances in water, depending on the conditions to form further toxins.
For example, it is known that chlorine reacts with naturally occurring phenols
in water (which are naturally produced by plant life in water) to form Chlorophenols
which are highly toxic to all aquatic life.
Chloramines and ponds Chloramines
Make Tap Water Safer for People but not for Fish. Most of the tap water, coming
from local water districts and running out of most people's faucets in the U.S.,
contains chloramines. In fact most tap water has contained chloramines for several
years, so chloramines are not really new. Chloramines are a chemical combination
of chlorine and ammonia. Before chloramines were used, most tap water contained
chlorine, which killed most of the pathogens in the water and made tap water “safe
to drink”. Without question killing pathogens in tap water by adding chlorine
or chloramine improves the safety of the tap water for most of the people most
of the time. But the chlorine apparently reacts with organic matter in the water
to form chlorinated-hydrocarbons, which are thought to cause cancer, and epidemiological
evidence confirmed higher cancer rates in people in areas with chlorine in their
tap water. Chloramines safer, so chlorine was replaced by chloramines in tap water.
Chlorine is relatively easy to neutralize, but chloramines are not. So chloramines
have posed a greater threat to fish.
2.
Pond Keeper Detoxifies heavy metals Water
added to ponds may contain ferrous bicarbonate, detected by a brown precipitate
that forms when neutral or alkaline water is aerated. Besides being mildly irritating
to the fish, ferrous bicarbonate stains equipment and causes water to become cloudy.
E.D.T.A. (Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acidic Acid) can be used to chelate out any heavy
metals such as iron or copper from the water. To make a stock solution with EDTA,
use 1 teaspoon and mix it with 4 ounces of distilled water. Shake well. Then use
2 drops of this stock solution per gallon of pond water. EDTA will lower your
pH, so care should be used when adding it to the pond. We suggest taking a pail
of water out of the pond, check the pH and then add 2 drops of EDTA per gallon
of pail water. Mix the water well and then test the pH once again. The maximum
amount per day that the pH may be dropped is 0.2, any more can pH shock the fish,
make the fish stressed and cause a disease outbreak in the pond.
3.
Pond Keeper Adds
essential electrolytes
Adding essential electrolytes can help provide
all the essential elements fish need to stay healthy and vibrant.
Can also help to reduce algae blooms when combined with bacteria,
aeration and proper pond design.
4.
Pond Keeper Replaces
skin slime coat
The product, when added as prescribed, acts as
a liquid bandage, to protect and heal damaged fish tissue. Goldfish
and koi secrete a mucoprotein protective slime coating that covers
the scales and skin. This slime coat acts as a defense against invasion
by bacterial, parasitic and fungal pathogens. Essential electrolytes
necessary for osmoregulation are lost through breaks that may occur
in the skin and slime coat, causing dangerous stress. Open wounds
and abrasions caused by handling, netting, and breeding behavior are
readily attacked by disease organisms, resulting in further stress
and disease but using PK Liquid forms a synthetic slime coating on
the skin of fish, replacing the natural slime coat and easing stress.
5. Reduces fish stress
Our
fish are often are babies! We take care of themand nurture them. Reducing
stres is key to maintaining a healthy fish population in any sized
pond wether it is 500 gallomns or 5000 gallons! Swim my little buddies...and
Prosper!
6. Pond
Keeper Removes
ammonia and nitrites
If pond water ammonia is not dealt with
in your pond, it can prove deadly for your fish. Even slightly elevated
levels of ammonia will distress your fish because it leaves them open
to infection and disease. Unhealthy levels of ammonia are caused by
fish overpopulation and excess detritus, which acn becomprised of
fish waste decaying plants. High ammonia levels must be treated immediately
to safeguard the life of your pond. If your high ammonia levels remain
untreated, nitrites will form in the water.
Nitrites are especially toxic for fish. While the beneficial
bacteria and enzymes residing in the pond water will eventually turn
these nitrites into benign nitrates, it is often not in time to save
the pond's fish. Consequently, nitrites must be dealt with - but dealing
with the ammonia is first and foremost to guard against a nitrite
problem. Nitrates are a form of nitrogen; they are not harmful to
fish and are basically food for your pond's plants. In other words,
they are good things. But, an excess of nitrates cannot always be
safely absorbed by the pond’s plant life. In such cases, an over-abundance
of nitrates can lead to methane gas production, blanket weed, algae,
high acid content in the water, etc.
7. Pond
KeeperMaintains
alkalinity
Alkalinity, often referred to as "carbonate hardness," or German carbonate
hardness, is the measure of carbonate and bicarbonate concentrations
in your aquarium water. Alkalinity is a measure of the ability of
a solution to neutralize acid without changing the pH. It both controls
and maintains water pH. Carbonate hardness is measured in degrees
(dKH), parts per million of calcium carbonate (ppm CaCo3), or milligrams
per liter (mg/L). Alkalinity is not the same as pH because water does
not have to be strongly basic (high pH) to have high alkalinity. Alkalinity
is related to the amount of dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other
compounds in the water and as such, alkalinity tends to be higher
in "harder" water. Alkalinity is naturally decreased over time through
bacterial action which produces acidic compounds that combine with
and reduce the alkalinity components. In an established pond, the
ideal Alkalinity measurement should be around 100 ppm. Readings from
50 to 200 are acceptable.
Pond Keeper All-In-One Water Conditioner is not a medication,
chemotherapeutic agent or economic poison. If it was we wouldn't touch
it with a ten foot fishing pole! It should only be applied with regular
water changes or when new water is added to maximize the dechlorinator
benefits.
This special formulation is highly compatible with most other water
conditioners and antibiotics, along with most mixtures of beneficial
bacteria. It is not compatible with strong oxidizing agents and should
not be used with unchelated copper medication as it will inactivate
the free copper so copper sulphate is contra-indicated.
APPLICATION RATES
Aquariums and fish dwelling water habitats
Apply 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of water before
new water is added.
Koi ponds/ Water Gardens/ Small Ponds
16 fluid ounces per 960 gallons of water before
new water is added.
Larger Ponds
Apply 1 gallon per 7,680 gallons of water before
new water is added.
Dry Beneficial Bacteria & Algaecides
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To
remove horrible thick algae on a small pond over 1/2 an acre
to 2 acres use these two products together in an aerated pond:
STEP 1: Algaecide
STEP
2: Bacteria
STEP 3: Enjoy your pond! There isn't any other steps really!
Natural ENV - PK Dry Natural Bacteria -
Pro7 Rating (Our Highest) - with Barley Straw
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email with your questions.
Each 25 pound pail of PondKeeper bacteria contains 50 soluble
pouches of 1/2 pound each of high potency natural, safe, bacteria
for ponds. Breaks down organic sludge like leaves, dead plants,
fish droppings, fish food, fertilizer and dead algae. Reduces
odors. Harmless to fish, animals and turf plants. Apply 6-8
packets (3 to 4 pounds) every 2-4 weeks. **IMPORTANT : Do
Not Begin Treatment with PK Pond Keeper Pro7
Rating (Our Highest) within 72 hours of treatment
with CleanGreen Pro7
This fast-acting product contains several strains of totally-naturally
occurring beneficial bacteria which begin instantly breaking
down and digesting waste commonly found in pond environments
to naturally keep ponds clean, clear and healthy all year
long, while utilizing pulverized barley straw to eliminate
the need for bulky barley bales, while still providing the
water clarifier benefits of barley straw. After treating your
pond with any sort of algaecide it is essential to use a natural
bacteria to eliminate the dead algae otherwise it begins to
accumulate on the pond floor and decomposes which will, with
sunlight, release nutrients that cause green smelly water.
Using this safe and natural product will eliminate odors,
muck and green water. Safe for fish, pets, people and plants!
PondKeeper -
Pro7 Rating (Our Highest) - Dry Natural Bacteria with
Barely Straw
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USA Included |
PK Pro 7 Natural Bacteria 16 Ounce Supply - $35.99
Item # PR-4001-214 |
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PK Pro 7 Natural Bacteria 32 Ounce Supply - $55.95
Item # PR-4001-204 |
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PK Pro 7 Natural Bacteria 10 Pound Supply - $209.99
20 x 1/2 pound soluble pouches. Item # PR-4001-215 |
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Best Buy PK Pro
7 Natural Bacteria 25 Pound Supply - $449.95
50
x 1/2 pound soluble pouches. Item # PR-4001-208
3
year shelf-life! Purchase the large 50-pack pail
for best value! |
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| Small Ponds |
Initial
Dose: Apply 2 ounces per 1000 gallons of water
Maintenance Dose: Apply 1 ounce per 1000 gallons of water
every 2-4 weeks as needed. |
| Large Ponds
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Initial
Dose: Apply 6 - 8 lbs per surface acre.
Maintenance Dose: Apply 3 - 4 lbs per surface acre every
2 - 4 weeks. |
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Contact us for special Pond Report pricing to buy natural algaecides
and beneficial bacteria for your large pond.
| Pond
Size | Application
Rate | | 50
Gallon Pond | 1/2
Tablespoon | | 100
Gallon Pond | 1-1/2
Tablespoons | | 500
Gallon Pond | 1/2
Cup | | 1,000
Gallon Pond | 1
Cup | | 5,000
Gallon Pond | 5
Cups | | 10,000
Gallon Pond | 10
Cups | Large
ponds: Spot
treatments apply at a rate of 20-50 lbs/acre-foot. For algae blooms apply at a
rate of 9-30 lbs/acre-foot. | *2
lb containers will curatively control algae in 1,000 gallon pond for an entire
season.
*8 lb containers will curatively control algae in 4,000 gallon
pond for an entire season.
*20 lb and 50 lb containers are best for larger
pond algae control applications.
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| Granular
Algaecide (Non-Copper/Non-Synthetic) For Algae Control Shipping
within the USA Included In The Price | 2 Pound Jar - $39.95 Item
# PR-4001-801 | | |
| 8 Pound Jar - $79.99 Item
# PR-4001-802 | | |
| 20 Pound Pail
- $129.95
Item # PR-4001-803 | | |
| 50 Pound Bag - $249.99 Item
# PR-4001-804 | | |
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