Description
OWS Lake & Pond Clarifier 10lbs.
This OWS Lake & Pond Clarifier 10lbs. is designed to do two things. It will tie up excess phosphorous in the water column which is a necessary nutrient for algae production and it helps tie up suspended soil particles giving you a clearer pond. This product is an alum or aluminum sulfate based product that is commonly used by water treatment plants to tie up excess nutrients and as a flocculent to remove suspended dirt particles and to reduce turbidity.
Product can be used year around. Most people apply one to three times per year. Each 10 lb. container is designed to treat up to 1/4 acre. In other words, for a 1/2 acre pond, you would use 20 lbs.
What are Pond Microbes?
The word microbes can encompass an array of things. It composes a collection of bacteria, protists, and more. When it comes to ponds, there are good and bad bacteria. You will want to promote good bacteria for your pond so they can destroy bad bacteria. One type of bad bacteria can be found on the pond’s surface, while others accumulate at the bottom. Pond microbes, like Outdoor Water Solutions Bacteria Packs, can help to rid your pond of bad bacteria. Let’s go over five benefits that you can get from adding pond microbes to your pond.
- Control Algae: Although some algae are necessary for an optimal pond ecosystem, too much algae bloom can also be bad. It can make the pond look dirty and even suffocate the good bacteria. Adding pond microbes can keep algae levels at a balanced point. In the end, you are sure to get clear water by using pond microbes.
- Controls Pond Muck: Pond muck is a combination of excess nutrients, algae, and bad bacteria. The good bacteria you add to the pond will break down any excess nutrients that can cause pond muck. Nutrients are also necessary to keep your pond thriving. However, any type of excess nutrients in a pond will do more harm than good. Pond muck can begin to grow within just a few days if it is not adequately controlled. Using pond microbes will also help to keep pond muck at bay.
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