Microbe-Lift PL - #1 Beneficial Pond Bacteria - 5 Gallon Tote - 10PLX5G
Product Details
Microbe-Lift/PL offers continued biological activity even in water temperatures under 55°F (12°C).
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NOT a chemical. It's harmless to humans, animals, fish, plants and the environment.
Product Description:
- Creates a healthy environment for your pond, promoting faster fish growth.
- Helps reduce ammonia and nitrogen levels.
- Significantly reduces noxious odors caused by dead algae, fish fecal matter, and urine.
- Reduces hydrogen sulfide, which creates strong, offensive odors.
- Reduces buildup of bird droppings, fish feed, and dead leaves.
- Breaks down dead algae.
- Improves dissolved oxygen levels.
- Digests organic sludge reducing the frequency of cleaning
- Seeds and maintains biological filters.
- Contains nitrifiers, including both Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter species.
- Contains photosynthetic bacteria and heterotrophic bacteria which help clarify cloudy water by promoting flocculation and settling of organic and inorganic particles.
- Effective over a wide range of pH conditions.
- Safe for fish and plants and household pets that may drink from the pond
- Microbe-Lift PL is a natural bacterial pond clarifier, grown with nitrobacter bacterium
- Made in the USA
- 2 years unopened shelf-life, 1 year opened
- Safe for wildlife and pets that may drink out of pond
Direction for use:
Shake well before using
Basic Application Rates | |||
Size of Pond (in gallons) | 1st Application (purge) | Next 4 Weeks (once per week) | Maintenance (once per month) |
80-250 | 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. |
For larger ponds add 8oz per 2,500 gallons for the 1st application (purge) and 4oz per 2,500 gallons next 4 weeks (once per week) and then once per month for maintenance.
For best results in your pond, you should maintain a balanced pH. Unlike other products in the marketplace today, Microbe-Lift PL will still be effective even if your pH is high or low.