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Friday, November 21, 2008

Bacteria Starters


Microbe-Lift MC

Microbe-Lift MC

Microbe-Lift/Maximum Clarity (MC) is a 100% natural blend of bacteria, enzymes and buffering agents. The added enzymes in this formulation are especially helpful if your pond receives 5 hours or more of direct sunlight daily on a regular basis.

Formulated for Maximum Pond Clarity. Compatible with all Microbe-Lift bacterial products.

SKUDescription Price Click To Order
WT1203Microbe-Lift MC - For Maximum Pond Clarity - 6oz$12.99
WT1200Microbe-Lift MC - For Maximum Pond Clarity - 12oz$22.99
WT1201Microbe-Lift MC - For Maximum Pond Clarity - 3Lb$59.99
WT1202Microbe-Lift MC - For Maximum Pond Clarity - 5Lb$85.99

Microbe-Lift MC Plus

Microbe-Lift MC Plus

Microbe-Lift/Maximum Clarity (MC) is a 100% natural blend of bacteria, enzymes and buffering agents. The added enzymes in this formulation are especially helpful if your pond receives 5 hours or more of direct sunlight daily on a regular basis.

Formulated for Maximum Pond Clarity. Compatible with all Microbe-Lift bacterial products.

SKUDescription Price Click To Order
WT1207Microbe-Lift MC Plus - For Maximum Pond Clarity Plus - 6oz$14.99
WT1204Microbe-Lift MC Plus - For Maximum Pond Clarity Plus - 12oz$25.99
WT1205Microbe-Lift MC Plus - For Maximum Pond Clarity Plus - 3Lb$68.99
WT1206Microbe-Lift MC Plus - For Maximum Pond Clarity Plus - 5Lb$94.99

Microbelift TAC - Totally Active Clarifier - Dry Bacterial Cultures

Microbelift TAC - Totally Active Clarifier - Dry Bacterial CulturesMicrobe-lift/TAC (Totally Active Clarifiers) contains billions of select microorganisms per gram in combination with proprietary microbial support constituents, carbon-platelets, buffers and essential sea salt to promote a healthy pond environment. Contains no messy fillers. A 100% active and 100% water soluble bio formulation designed specifically for pond water.

* Can be used with other Microbe-Lift Products.
* Promotes clean, clear, odor-free ponds.

Microbe-lift/TAC (Totally Active Clarifiers) is formulated specifically to promote clear, clean pond water by developing highly active microbial populations and eliminate all organic waste matter from your pond system.

Microbe-lift/TAC (Totally Active Clarifiers) aids in the development of necessary bio-films on pond surfaces, seeds bio-filters by removing waste the natural way to benefit fish and all aquatic plant life. Contains only natural safe ingredients - No fillers. It is safe for all marine life, pets people and the environment. A natural safe solution to your pond problems.
  • Keeps water clean
  • Eliminates organic buildup
  • Significantly improves water quality and appearance
  • Buffers/aids in pH control
  • Improves marine life quality
  • Promotes essential bio-film development
  • Promotes bio-filter performance
  • Beneficial to water plant root systems
SKUDescription Price Click To Order
MLTAC88oz. Microbelift TAC$12.00
MLTAC1616oz. Microbelift TAC$19.85
MLTAC33lb. Microbelift TAC$56.00
MLTAC55lb. Microbelift TAC$82.00
MLTAC2525lb. Microbelift TAC$340.00

Jump Start Concentrated Nitrifying Bacteria

Jump Start Concentrated Nitrifying Bacteria

New Product for 2008

Jump Start is a professionnal formula of 50% Nitrosomonas and 50% Nitrobacter nitrifying bacteria. Jump Start is excellent for rapid "cycling" in a new bio-filter or re-start of existing bio-filters in Spring or after use of harsh medications. Jump Start does NOT need to be refrigerated during shipping within the U.S. but MUST be kept refrigerated during storage.

Jump Start is manufactured by the makers of KoiZyme and was beta tested for 15 months prior to its 2008 introduction. It was tested by filter manufacters, pond maintenence companies, and many of our dealers here in the U.S.

Available in quarts (treats 1,200 gallons) and gallons (treats 4,800 gallons).


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SKUDescription Price Click To Order
JS32Jump Start Concentrated Nitrifying Bacteria Quart 32oz$36.99
JS-GJump Start Concentrated Nitrifying Bacteria - Gallon$106.99

Microbe-Lift PL

Microbe-Lift PL

A natural, beneficial, environmentally safe bacteria that is non-pathogenic, non-toxic and non-caustic. Microbe-lift PL creates a healthy environment in your pond and promotes faster fish growth. It improves dissolved oxygen levels and reduces hydrogen sulfide odors.

Microbe-lift PL works in both high and low alkalinity. It metabolizes dead algae and dissolves away organic sludge. It also seeds and maintains biological filters and reduces biological oxygen demand. It has a shelf life of 3-5 years.

Treats a 1,000 gallon pond for two months (a 5,000 gallon pond requires 46 oz. for the same two month period)

*Please contact us for a shipping quote for the 55 gallon drum size.*

SKUDescription Price Click To Order
10PLPMicrobe-Lift PL 16oz$14.99
10PLQMicrobe-Lift PL Quart$20.99
10PLGMicrobe-Lift PL Gallon$68.99
10PLX5GMicrobe-Lift PL - 5 Gallon Tote$297.99
10PLX55GMicrobe-Lift PL - 55 Gallon Drum$3029.99

MICROBE-LIFT/PL Gel Bacteria

MICROBE-LIFT/PL Gel Bacteria

PL/GEL is a technological breakthrough because it’s the first product that puts the bacteria right where you want it and it STAYS THERE!

PL/GEL will quickly attach to and populate any filter media including foam, strapping, floss, bio-balls, ceramic media, etc. This will help to rapidly establish the necessary biological activity in your filter to stabilize your pond’s environment quickly. It will also helps restore this activity to your filter when you clean or change the media in your filter.

  • Easily applies to the filter pads/media without running or getting messy
  • Contains the same spectrum of bacteria found in MICROBE-LIFT/PL
  • Contains naturally occurring biopolymers, helping organisms quickly attach to the media allowing for an 80% reduction in filter start-up time
  • Helps to stabilize pond environment quickly upon startup and to eliminate transient instability that can occur when filter media is cleaned or replaced
  • Allows for more frequent cleaning of filters without subsequent instability if a pond has a high solids loading where frequent cleaning is beneficial
  • Reduces the frequency of cleaning by accelerating the breakdown of organic solids that can lead to high maintenance requirements
  • Helps to establish denitrification in the filter which can lower nitrate levels in the pond
  • Convenient, Easy-to-Use, Flip-Top Squeeze Bottle!
SKUDescription Price Click To Order
GEL88oz. MICROBE-LIFT/PL Gel Bacteria$9.00
GEL1616 oz. MICROBE-LIFT/PL Gel Bacteria$14.25
GEL3232 oz. MICROBE-LIFT/PL Gel Bacteria$24.00

Microbe-Lift Super Start

Microbe-Lift Super Start

Like most types of mechanical/biological filters, bead filters rely on the use of a media that provides a high surface area/volume ratio. This allows for support of the necessary amount of biomass, in the form of a biofilm, to properly remove organic and inorganic waste from the water, making it suitable for fish and other normal aquatic life. Within the biofilm it is possible to carry out aerobic, facultative anaerobic, anaerobic and chemosynthetic processes if all the necessary bacterial species are present.

Consequently, for these filters to function, it is necessary to have proper numbers and distribution of species. MICROBE-LIFT/SUPER START contains aerobic heterotrophs, facultative anaerobes, anaerobic and chemotrophic bacteria capable of carrying out all of the necessary processes for optimum performance of bead filters.

SKUDescription Price Click To Order
WT1212Microbe-Lift Super Start - Bead Filter Bacteria - 32oz Bottle$25.99
WT1211Microbe-Lift Super Start - Bead Filter Bacteria - (128oz) 1 Gallon Bottle$65.99

Pond Care BioFilter Booster

Pond Care BioFilter Booster

Pond Care 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
SKUDescription Price Click To Order
WT1215BioFilter Booster - 8oz. Bottle$7.99
WT1213BioFilter Booster - 16oz. Bottle$12.99
WT1214BioFilter Booster - 32oz. Bottle$19.99

Savio Beneficial Bacteria

Savio Beneficial Bacteria

A rich concentration of beneficial bacteria is essential to pond health.

SAVIO Natural Beneficial Bacteria™ breaks down organic sludge and improves water clarity and health. Easy to dispense and odorless. Safe for fish and plants.

Unplug Ultraviolet Lights for a minimum of 24 hours when adding bacteria products.

SKUDescription Price Click To Order
WT1218Savio Beneficial Bacteria - 16oz Bottle Liquid$14.39
WT1219Savio Beneficial Bacteria - 32oz Bottle Liquid$21.74
WT1217Savio Beneficial Bacteria - 12oz Powder$22.79
WT1220Savio Beneficial Bacteria - 64oz Bottle Liquid$35.98
WT1216Savio Beneficial Bacteria - 1 Gallon Bottle Liquid Concentrate$251.98

Sludge Reducer (AquaZyme)

Sludge Reducer (AquaZyme)

Full season water clarifier program. Great to use in spring before water is shaded by aquatic plant cover. Contains high concentration of natural, beneficial bacteria and enzymes that consume the organic matter and nutrients, in pond water.

Safe for fish and aquatic plants. Use in the spring and summer.

  • Safe for fish and aquatic plants.
  • Use in the spring and summer.
  • 12 fl. oz - treats 12,000 gal
  • 40 fl. oz - treats 33,000 gal
SKUDescription Price Click To Order
WT1222Sludge Reducer from Tetra - Formerly AquaZyme - 12oz Bottle$17.99
WT1221Sludge Reducer from Tetra - Formerly AquaZyme - 40oz Bucket$41.99