Description

OWS Pond and Lake Phosphate Lock 45lbs

Phosphorus is an important nutrient for aquatic plants. The amount found in water is generally not more than 0.1 ppm unless the pond has excessive fertilizer runoff or is an older pond or lake and has a high accumulation of organic matter on the bottom. When phosphorus levels exceed what is required for normal pond health, a process called eutrophication (premature aging) can take place.  High levels of phosphates can cause toxic algae blooms, rampant weed growth and overall poor water quality, which causes major disruptions to an aquatic ecosystem. 

If water quality problems are caused by high phosphorus, treatments of Outdoor Water Solutions Phosphate Lock can be added. It works by binding reactive phosphorus at the molecular level and removing it from the water column. This removal helps to improve water quality in ponds and lakes. 

This all-natural powder formulation provides a non-chemical alternative to using aluminum sulphate (ALUM), to bind problem causing phosphate in pond water. It will also buffer pH, provide approximately 70 beneficial trace minerals, provide minor flocculation (settling) of mud and clay particles and aid in reducing ammonia.   

Key benefits include: 

• Improve clarity  
• Reduce phosphates in the water column 
• Stimulate biological activity  
• Works great with bacteria

• ¼ acre – 8’deep = 1 acre foot    3-5 lbs. 
• ½ acre – 8’ deep = 4 acre feet 12 – 20 lbs. 
• 1 acre – 8’ deep = 8 acre feet 24 – 40 lbs. 

 Reapplication may be necessary every 4-8 weeks depending on how much fertilizer and other nutrients run into your pond or lake.  Use the higher rate if you test for phosphorous and the level is greater than 0.10 ppm.  If rates are higher than 0.25ppm then multiple applications may be necessary. 

About OWS Phosphate Lock:

This product comes from Lithothamnion, which is a genus of red algae commonly found in marine environments. It is characterized by its hard, calcareous skeleton and typically grows in cold, nutrient-rich waters. One species within this genus, Lithothamnion calcareum, is particularly noteworthy for its ability to absorb and store phosphorus. 

Lithothamnion calcareum is used in environmental applications as a natural means of reducing excess phosphorus levels in water bodies. When introduced into a pond or lake, this algae can absorb dissolved phosphorus from the water column through its surface area. As the algae grow, they incorporate the phosphorus into their cellular structure and eventually settle to the bottom of the water body when they die. 

By removing phosphorus from the water column and depositing it in the sediment, Lithothamnion calcareum effectively “ties up” or immobilizes phosphorus, preventing it from fueling algal growth and contributing to water quality issues such as algal blooms. 

This process of using algae to sequester phosphorus, known as biological nutrient removal or biofiltration, can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to managing excess nutrients in aquatic ecosystems. It offers an alternative to chemical treatments or mechanical methods and can contribute to the restoration and maintenance of balanced, healthy aquatic environments. 

OWS Phosphate Lock removes phosphate from pond water without any risk of harm to your fish. It also buffers pH so that there is no fluctuation in pH when phosphate is reduced.  

Mix this product in 3-10 gallons of water. Pour mixture along shoreline or use a small boat to pour it out across your pond or lake, ideally behind a boat prop. Phosphate Lock does not have a water temperature restriction.