Product Description
PONDCARE MICROBIAL ALGAE CLEAN Biological Inhibitor of Green Water is the first bacterial algaecide registered with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for ponds. It controls green water algae, also known as chlorella, in ponds and water gardens containing live plants and fish. PONDCARE MICROBIAL ALGAE CLEAN uses a beneficial bacteria to eliminate organic sludge, debris, and noxious pond odors. PONDCARE MICROBIAL ALGAE CLEAN helps establish and maintain the biological pond filter and improves conditions for fish to receive more oxygen. This algae control solution is exclusively for use in synthetically-lined ornamental ponds and water gardens, where all water is contained without any outflow. Will not harm plants or fish. With API POND products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful pond. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as koi, catfish, perch, goldfish and more. At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too.
From the manufacturer
Why be proactive with water treatments?
A natural pond has a constant supply of fresh water flowing into it, such as from a stream or spring. Water also flows out of a natural pond, taking fish waste and other toxins with it. This isn’t true for most garden ponds as they are closed systems. Garden ponds also tend to be much smaller than natural ponds, so they do not offer the amount of water per fish that you find in nature. For these reasons, water treatments are necessary to keep water conditions safe for both fish and plant life and for clearer water.
Following specific steps each season allows you to create a backyard retreat you’ll enjoy all year long! For more information about what’s needed each season, check out more below.
Spring Start Up - Get Your Pond Ready!
It's pond startup time! Whether filling a new pond or re-establishing an existing pond, following some simple steps at startup will yield benefits you’ll enjoy all season long. The 3 key steps that must be taken are making your tap water safe, activating the natural pond cycle, and maintaining sparkling clean water to boost fish and plant health. Once the water temperature reaches above 42⁰F, you’ll also want to start feeding your fish again. It is important to take care of all of your plants in the spring with API AQUATIC PLANT FOOD TABLETS as they will be the key to success in most ponds! Lastly, monitor the water conditions in your pond with the API POND MASTER TEST KIT, an easy and accurate way to test 4 key water parameters including pH, ammonia, nitrite, and phosphate.
Summer - Provide Regular Care And Enjoy Your Pond
Summer is the time to sit back and enjoy all of your hard work! You’ll need to continue regular care for your pond that includes adding beneficial bacteria like API POND-ZYME and API POND ECOFIX. While everything looks great, you’ll want to closely monitor the water conditions so that you can protect the health of your pond including plants and fish. Algae grows in the presence of sunlight where there is excess nutrients in the pond water for the algae
- Contains one (1) PONDCARE MICROBIAL ALGAE CLEAN Biological Inhibitor of Green Water, Alternative approach to algae control, 64-Ounce Bottle
- Controls green water algae in water gardens containing live plants and fish
- Eliminates troublesome organic sludge and debris and reduces noxious pond odors
- Biological inhibitor of green water to promote a cleaner pond environment
- Use twice a week for two weeks then once a week to maintain green water algae control
