Naturally accelerate breakdown of leaves & other organic pond waste
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Create a cleaner pond environment and promote faster fish growth
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Seasonal bacterial formulas condition pond water all year long
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Jump start your pond in spring or condition throughout the winter
All Microbe-Lift products are environmentally friendly, enhancing the work Mother Nature started.
Microbe-Lift/PL creates a balanced pond environment and promotes faster fish growth through reduced nitrogen levels. Its natural and safe additives reduce the buildup of organic and inorganic particles while helping to eliminate unpleasant odors. 1 quart treats up to 15,000 gallons of water after initial application. Use any time water temperatures are 42°F or above.
Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner replenishes winter bacteria loss, accelerating breakdown of organic waste. Easy-to-use pre-measured packets. Treats up to 5,000 gallons. Contains eight 2 oz water-soluble packets. Use in any water temperature.
Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep helps accelerate the decomposition of leaves, scum, and sediment during the fall and winter months. Also jump-starts your pond to a healthier environment in the spring. Special formulation allows biological activity even in water temperatures below 55°F and under darker winter conditions. Treats up to 5,000 gallons. Contains one 1 qt Microbe-Lift and 2 pre-measured 2 oz enzyme packets. NEW Large Kit includes one 1 gallon Microbe-Lift and 8 pre-measured 2 oz enzyme packets. Use any time water temperatures are 42°F or above.
BUY the Autumn/Winter & Spring/Summer Kit and SAVE! Convenient 2-pack kit includes Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner (8, 2 oz water-soluble packets) and Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep (1 qt Microbe-Lift and 2 pre-measured 2 oz enzyme packets) for four seasons of beneficial bacterial support of your pond or water garden.
Suggested Use: Spring/Summer: 1-2 packets per week for 4 weeks Autumn/Winter: 3-9 ounces per month for 4 months PL: 2-6 oz. per week
Trouble with ammonia?
Microbe-Lift/HC is a proprietary "high count" formulation that reduces toxic ammonia/nitrogen levels and helps reduce buildup of organic waste.
Does your pond have a gravel bottom?
Sludge Away is specially formulated for ponds with rock or gravel bottoms to break down sludge and pond muck.
Please click on "More Information" for additional benefits and applications.
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Eco-friendly products support your efforts to care for your pond with a "green" approach letting you take care of your pond while taking care of our planet, too.
Microbe-Lift/PL General Information
Benefits:
100% natural.
100% biodegradable.
Creates a healthy pond environment.
Helps reduce ammonia and nitrogen levels.
Contains photosynthetic bacteria and heterotrophic bacteria, which help clarify cloudy water by promoting flocculation and settling of organic and inorganic particles.
Seeds and maintains biological filters.
Improves dissolved oxygen levels.
Digests organic sludge - reducing the frequency of cleaning.
Reduces waste buildup from fish and waterfowl.
Breaks down uneaten fish food.
Reduces Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) of water.
Reduces unpleasant odors.
Breaks down dead algae.
Safe for fish, plants, and household pets that may drink from the pond.
Basic Application Rates
1 quart treats up to 5,000 gallons for initial application.
For the next 4 weeks add 12 oz per week.
Then monthly thereafter add 12 oz per month.
Size of pond in gallons*
1st Application
Next 4 weeks (Once per week)
Maintenance (Once per month)
10 - 20
2 oz.
1 oz.
1 oz.
21 - 50
4 oz.
1.5 oz.
1.5 oz.
51 - 80
6 oz.
1.5 oz.
1.5 oz.
81 - 250
8 oz.
2 oz.
2 oz.
251 - 500
10 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
501 - 1,000
14 oz.
5 oz.
5 oz.
1,001 - 1,500
18 oz.
6 oz.
6 oz.
1,501 - 2,500
24 oz.
8 oz.
8 oz.
2,501 - 3,500
28 oz.
10 oz.
10 oz.
3,501 - 5,000
32 oz.
12 oz.
12 oz.
5,001 - 7,500
40 oz.
16 oz.
16 oz.
7,501 - 10,000
48 oz.
20 oz.
20 oz.
*To calculate number of gallons in the pond, multiply Length (in feet) x Width (in feet) x 7.5.
Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner General Information
Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner helps accelerate the decomposition of leaves, scum, sediment, and other organic matter that has accumulated during the fall and winter months.
Benefits:
Natural, nontoxic and non-caustic.
Harmless to humans, animals, fish, and plants.
Helps to jump-start your pond to a healthier environment in the spring.
Reduces the buildup of dead leaves and residual organic sediment.
Easy-to-handle, pre-measured packets.
Basic Application Rates
Size of pond in gallons
1st Week
2nd Week
3rd Week
4th Week
80 - 500
1
1
1
1
501 - 1,000
2
1
2
1
1,001 - 5,000
2
2
2
2
Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep General Information
Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep helps accelerate the decomposition of leaves, scum, sediment, and other organic matter during the fall and winter months. Microbe-Lift AWP will also jump-start your pond to a healthier environment in the spring.
Microbe-Lift AWP is a 2-part system. The package contains one-quart liquid bacteria and two 2-oz. water-soluble packets with a blend of cellulase enzymes, cellulase-producing bacteria, and cold weather bacteria. The cellulase enzymes, along with the cellulase-producing bacteria, are key to accelerating the breakdown of leaves, organic sediment, and sludge all winter long. The cold weather bacteria and liquid bacteria take care of the initial breakdown byproducts.
Benefits:
Specially formulated for pond winterization.
Will continue to provide sustained biological activity even in water temperatures under 55°F (12°C).
Helps to maintain a healthy immune system for your fish during the winter months.
Reduces buildup of dead leaves and organic sediment all winter long.
Contains psychrophilic (cold weather) strains of bacteria.
If frozen, the bacteria will remain effective after thawing out.
Effective in darker conditions, under ice and snow.
Basic Application Rates
Size of pond in gallons
1st Application Dosage
Next 3 Weeks once per week dosage
Maintenance once per month dosage
Packets per Month*
80-200
4 oz.
2 oz.
2 oz.
1
201-500
6 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
1
501-1,000
8 oz.
4 oz.
4 oz.
1
1,001-2,500
12 oz.
6 oz.
6 oz.
1
2,501-5,000
16 oz.
8 oz.
8 oz.
2
5,001-7,500
20 oz.
10 oz.
10 oz.
2
7,501-10,000
24 oz.
12 oz.
12 oz.
2
10,001-25,000
48 oz.
20 oz.
20 oz.
3
25,001-50,000
96 oz.
40 oz.
40 oz.
3
50,001-100,000
1 gallon
60 oz.
60 oz.
3
100,001-300,000
2 gallons
96 oz.
96 oz.
4
*Note: Simply toss the designated number of water soluble cellulase enzyme packets into your pond every month.
Your pond is a self-contained bio-habitat that seeks to keep itself in balance. A properly designed pond will follow the cycle and be nearly self-maintaining. Learn more about pond cycles.
"Bringing nature to your own backyard" means more than filling a pond with water and adding plants and fish. It means bringing nature's methods of balancing a wetland ecosystem into your backyard as well. Learn how to learn from nature.
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