Pond Water Treatments » PondCare

Newly constructed ponds may develop cloudy water during the first few weeks, especially in warm, sunny conditions. Established ponds can also experience cloudy water any time. Cloudy, discolored water may form while changing the filter, working with aquatic plants or when making a water change. In all these instances, Accu-Clear quickly restores pond water to a crystal clear condition.

Accu-Clear causes tiny, suspended cloud-forming particles to clump together into larger clumps called flocs. Once clumped together these flocculated particles are easier to trap in the pond filter than the tiny particles, thereby aiding the filter system in keeping the water clear.

If the pond does not have a filtration system, the flocs will settle to the bottom of the pond or become trapped in the pump prefilter. As the water clears, the particles will accumulate in the filter and it will be necessary to rinse the prefilter and filter pads/foams more often when using Accu-Clear to regain crystal clear water.

PondCare AlgaeFix® is a liquid algae-control product for use in ornamental fish ponds and water gardens containing live plants and fish.

PondCare AlgaeFix® controls many types of algae including "green water" blooms and filamentous algae.

• Can be used in ponds containing live plants and fish.
• Effectively controls "green water" algae blooms and blanket weed (Oedogonium).
• Keeps ornamental ponds and water gardens clean and clear.
• An EPA registered Algaecide that helps resolve future algae problems.

• Every ounce removes 1.225 of toxic ammonia in 150 gallons of pond water by forming an irreversible complex to reduce free ammonia to safe levels.
• May be used at startup, when making water changes, replacing lost water due to evaporation, or when your pond is overstocked with too many fish
• Neutralizes residual chlorine and destroys deadly chloramine
• Safe for use with all pond fish and aquatic life

PondCare Bio-Filter Booster is a highly concentrated suspension of bacteria that have been specifically selected for the development of biological filters in ornamental fish ponds.

Once a pond's biological filter is established, regular use of Bio-Filter Booster keeps it working efficiently. Bio-Filter Booster helps break down harmful organic compounds that inhibit the activity of the biological filter, as well as those that lead to ammonia and nitrite poisoning of fish, low oxygen levels, and low pH.

• 8oz (237ml) treats 1200 U.S. gallons
• 16oz (473ml) treats 2400 U.S. gallons
• 32oz (946ml) treats 4800 U.S. gallons

PondCare® Chlorine & Heavy Metal Neutralizer

Instantly neutralizes chlorine, copper, lead and zinc, as well as other heavy metals found in tap and well water, all of which may be toxic to fish and plants. One ounce treats 600 US gallons of pond water.

The health and beauty of all pond life depends on the quality of water added to the pond. Many tap water supplies used to fill garden ponds contain chlorine. While chlorine makes water safe for drinking, it is highly toxic to pond life. Chlorine destroys fish gill tissue, preventing the uptake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide, resulting in fish death. Even low levels of chlorine irritate delicate skin tissue on frogs, snails, newts, and salamanders.

Certain metals, such as copper and zinc, are essential to pond life metabolism. But in elevated and unnatural levels, they become toxic and are classified as “heavy metals.” These include lead, copper, zinc, and manganese, which are prevalent in many water supplies. Heavy metals sometimes enter tap water via lead and copper pipes, as well as the solder used to join the pipes. Airborne pollutants can deposit heavy metals in the pond. Heavy rains carry airborne metals into the pond, where they may accumulate to toxic levels. Acid rain causes “unreactive” metals lying dormant in the pond to become toxic.

PondCare® EcoFix® makes pond water clean and clear. Breaks down dead algae. Increases the concentration of dissolved oxygen in pond water. Helps create a healthy ecosystem for pond fish. Can be used in ponds containing salt.

PondCare® EcoFix® helps create a healthy ecosystem for pond fish.

• Makes pond water clean and clear
• Breaks down dead algae
• Increases oxygen levels in pond water.

EcoFix contains five strains of live bacteria that digest sludge and reduce dissolved organics, making pond water clean and clear.

Slowly lower the pH of pond water (making it more acidic) without harming delicate pond fish or aquatic plants.

pH Down Slowly neutralizes alkaline substances that cause high pH (pH of pond water is affected by mineral leaching, soil runoff & decomposing waste). A high pH limits the ability of aquatic plants to absorb necessary nutrients. Contains no algae-promoting phosphates.

pH Up Slowly raises the pH of pond water (making it more alkaline) without harming delicate pond fish or aquatic plants.

pH Up Slowly neutralizes acid substances that cause low pH (pH of pond water is affected by mineral leaching, soil runoff & decomposing waste). A low pH can stress pond fish & suppress the activity of the biological filter. Contains no algae-promoting phosphates.

Pond-Zyme Plus is a heavy-duty pond cleaner, containing five specially selected bacterial strains in a stable dry form. Pond-Zyme Plus breaks down fish waste and dead algae that can cause cloudy water, sludge build-up, and debris that clogs pumps and filters.

Organic matter accumulates in all garden ponds producing a build-up of sludge and causing cloudy water.

The five strains of bacteria in Pond-Zyme Plus digest sludge into harmless minerals and water, visibly improving water clarity and quality. Pond-Zyme Plus helps pond filters stay cleaner longer, reduces pond maintenance and keeps pond water clean and clear.

PondCare Simply Clear is a stable fast-acting bacteria that feeds on small size organic materials that often cause cloudy water conditions. As the bacteria rapidly grow they shed their outer coating which acts as natural flocculent clumping the fine particles. As the fine particles clump together they either drop to the bottom of the pond or are removed by the pond filter.

Once the particles are clumped together the bacteria have a concentrated food source eliminating it from the water. The fast-acting bacteria are extremely efficient at breaking down dissolved proteins that are associated with poor water clarity. PondCare Simply Clear bacteria will quickly clear pond water and digest and eliminate the floating particles.

Quickly clears murky, cloudy water and keeps it clean and clear through natural bacterial action.