[{"id":363849865,"handle":"water-treatments","title":"Water Treatments","updated_at":"2024-10-06T11:35:02-07:00","body_html":"\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003ePond Bacteria - Beneficial Bacteria and \u003cbr\u003eWater Treatments for Ponds and Pondless Water Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"center\"\u003eHydroClear™ water treatments and beneficial bacteria keep your pond and pondless water feature clean, clear, and healthy.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" alt=\"HydroClear Nitrification Cycle beneficial bacteria biofilter start\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/NC-Group_300.jpg?v=1716495917\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Go to HydroClear Nitrification Cycle beneficial bacteria biofilter starter product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/nitrification-cycle\"\u003eHydroClear™ Nitrification Cycle\u003c\/a\u003e is a proprietary blend of highly concentrated beneficial bacteria strains Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, and Nitrospira that jump starts all types of biofilters. Nitrification Cycle is the process of converting toxic ammonia into nitrite, then converting nitrite into nitrate. Nitrate is then removed from the water as nitrogen gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNitrification Cycle contains cold water bacteria species that perform in cold water as low as 35°. Start out with the startup dosage, then as ammonia levels reach zero, lower the dosage to maintenance levels. Use weekly until water ammonia is at zero, then use bi-weekly to maintain a healthy biofilter that performs at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNitrification Cycle is a fast acting beneficial bacteria for starting and maintaining all types of biological filters in fish ponds and fish holding tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/SPS-Group_300.jpg?v=1716496593\" alt=\"HydroClear Spring Pond Starter is a proprietary blend of 5 beneficial bacteria strains along with liquid barley extract\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Spring Pond Starter product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/spring-pond-starter-bacteria-plus-barley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Spring Pond Starter\u003c\/a\u003e is a proprietary blend of 5 highly concentrated beneficial bacteria strains plus liquid barley extract that quickly jump starts your pond every spring season. The bacteria go to work metabolizing problem causing organics while the barley straw extract works on naturally clearing murky water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUse when pond water is 40° or higher. Start out with the startup dosage, then as water clears, lower the dosage to maintenance levels. Use weekly until water starts to clear, then use bi-weekly to maintain clean, clear, healthy pond water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eQuickly clears murky pond water. Healthy for koi, pond fish, and all types of water plants. All natural barley straw extract is a natural water clarifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Spring Pond Starter is best used in water garden ponds with rock and gravel across the pond bottom. The bacteria and barley work together to jump start your water garden pond every spring season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" alt=\"HydroClear Spring Maintenance beneficial bacteria with pulverized barley\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300.jpg?v=1716496998\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Spring Maintenance product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/spring-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Spring Maintenance™\u003c\/a\u003e Heterotrophic Pond Bacteria + Barley contains a proprietary blend of multiple beneficial bacteria strains that produce multiple enzymes for phosphate control and sludge removal in all types of ponds and pondless water features. Formulated for water temperatures between 40° – 65°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFormulated to clarify water with pulverized barely, metabolize fish and wildlife waste, as well as problem-causing phosphate, protein, cellulose, lignin, carbons, phosphorus, glucose, sucrose, nitrate, nitrogen, and carbohydrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Spring Maintenance™ Heterotrophic Pond Bacteria + Barley is an essential part of maintaining optimum conditions for fish health and water clarity in your pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Go to HydroClear Summer Maintenance beneficial bacteria product page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300_64849d8f-ab2c-4266-9033-b31676f5c207.jpg?v=1716503986\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Summer Maintenance beneficial bacteria product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/summer-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Summer Maintenance™\u003c\/a\u003e Heterotrophic Pond Bacteria contains a proprietary blend of multiple beneficial bacteria strains that produce multiple enzymes for phosphate control and sludge removal in all types of ponds and pondless water features in water temperatures above 60°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFormulated to clarify water, metabolize fish and wildlife waste, as well as problem causing phosphate, protein, cellulose, lignin, carbons, phosphorus, glucose, sucrose, nitrate, nitrogen, and carbohydrates. A dissolvable salt powder that quickly dissolves and leaves no residual byproducts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Go to HydroClear Fall-Winter Maintenance beneficial bacteria product page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300_c8776e5c-df21-4071-a2d9-63196a7f9423.jpg?v=1716503742\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Fall-Winter Maintenance beneficial bacteria product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/fall-winter-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Fall-Winter Maintenance™\u003c\/a\u003e Heterotrophic Cold Water Bacteria Blocks contain a proprietary blend of multiple bacteria strains that produce multiple enzymes for phosphate control and sludge removal in all types of ponds and pondless water features. Use when water temperature is between 35° – 60°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 1\/3 oz. dissolvable block formula is a compressed salt block that sinks to the bottom of the pond and slowly dissolves and leaves no residual byproducts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFormulated to clarify water, metabolize fallen leaves, needles, and twigs, as well as problem causing phosphate, protein, cellulose, lignin, carbons, phosphorus, glucose, sucrose, nitrate, nitrogen, and carbohydrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Fall-Winter Maintenance™ Heterotrophic Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria is an essential part of maintaining optimum fall and winter time conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group_300.jpg?v=1716504384\" alt=\"Go to HydroClear Total Control product page\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/total-control\" title=\"Go to Total Control product page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Total Control™\u003c\/a\u003e All-in-One Comprehensive Dechlorinator and Water Conditioner is a detoxifier, ammonia blocker, stress reducer, slime coat enhancer, and an electrolyte enhancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Total Control™ removes chlorine and chloramine from municipal water sources, detoxifies heavy metals (including copper) from well water sources, removes ammonia and nitrite caused by new or insufficient bio filtration systems, replaces fish skin slime coat as a result of handling, reduces fish stress and adds essential electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUse whenever handling or transporting fish, when filling, adding, or changing pond water, when fish are stressed, or if ammonia, nitrite, or heavy metals are present in your pond water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group_300_935cae7b-7157-42bf-b2c3-755af948d1f3.jpg?v=1716504815\" alt=\"HydroClear HydroFloc clarifying water flocculent\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear HydroFloc product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/pond-clarifier-flocculant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ HydroFloc™ pond clarifier flocculant\u003c\/a\u003e quickly clears cloudy water when used with a filter. Removes suspended particles. Working with a filter, HydroFloc™ Water Clarifier Flocculant quickly clumps suspended particles and free-floating algae. This allows the filter to easily remove these “clumps” from your pond water without harming the natural balance of pond life and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ HydroFloc™ pond clarifier flocculant is one of the most highly concentrated flocculants available. It is specially formulated for all types of ponds. Our comprehensive and balanced formulation quickly clears dirty, cloudy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ HydroFloc™ Water Clarifier Flocculant is safe for use in ponds with koi, pond fish, turtles, and all aquatic animals. It is also safe for aquatic plants and pet animals. When used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/HS-16_300.jpg?v=1716505135\" alt=\"HydroClear Hydro Shade blue pond tint\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Hydro Shade Blue Pond Tint product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/blue-pond-tint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Shade™ Blue Pond Tint\u003c\/a\u003e will quickly turn your water into a beautiful shade of pure blue. Hydro Shade™ blue pond tint is the perfect pure blue color for decorative ponds. It provides a beautiful contrast to all types of landscaping. Hydro Shade™ blue pond tint is our customer’s favorite pond color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro-Shade™ blue pond tint protects and shades your pond. It also enhances your pond’s natural color and beauty while reducing submerged photosynthesis. Concentrated formula uses 10 milliliters of Hydro-Shade™ blue pond tint to treat what would require several ounces of typical brands. This makes Hydro-Shade™ blue pond tint extremely cost efficient. It saves you money and provides you with value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro-Shade™ blue pond tint protects fish from harmful UV rays, helps fish hide from predators, and is safe for Koi and ornamental pond fish, aquatic plants, birds, and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" alt=\"HydroClear De-Foam foam eliminator\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/DF-16_300.jpg?v=1716506033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear De-Foam product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/de-foam\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ De-Foam™ Foam Remover\u003c\/a\u003e quickly eliminates pond foam. De-Foam™ pond foam remover will quickly remove protein foam from your pond, pondless waterfall, or fountain. Organic particulates, proteins, and fish spawning cause foam when combined with aeration in all types of ponds, fountains, and pondless waterfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ De-Foam™ pond foam remover gets rid of unsightly foam fast, leaving pond water clean and clear. Persistent foaming can indicate a heavy concentration of undissolved organics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ De-Foam™ pond foam remover is an all natural product. If foam continues to be a problem after the initial treatment, treat the pond again at the same dosage rate until foam dissipates. For heavy organic loads it is always best to supplement the water with any HydroClear™ beneficial bacteria product to metabolize unwanted organics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"HydroClear Hydro Vescence rock cleaner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300_d15fa33a-7d7f-4803-a31a-f04b2c0e802b.jpg?v=1716506731\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/hydro-vescense\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Hydro Vescence rock cleaner product page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Vescense™ Effervescent Rock Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is a special blend of ingredients that utilizes the powerful, yet gentle scrubbing action of granular hydrogen peroxide to remove unsightly buildup in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Vescense™ Effervescent Pond and Rock Cleaner quickly scrubs away the toughest buildup in ponds and pondless waterfalls. Hydro Vescense™ is harmless to your fish and safe for submerged water plants, pets and wildlife when used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Vescense™ is a natural scrubbing product that works on contact through the power of oxidation. The active ingredient in Hydro Vescense™ Pond and Rock Cleaner is Sodium Percarbonate. Essentially it is a stabilized and powerful version of Peroxide chemistry – a granular formulation of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Hydro Vescense™ is a contact pond cleaner that must make contact with the buildup to function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-03-10T13:03:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"contains","condition":"Water Treatment"},{"column":"type","relation":"contains","condition":"Rock cleaner"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2017-03-11T15:47:08-07:00","alt":"HydroClear Pond water treatments to keep your pond or pondless waterfall clean and clear","width":750,"height":750,"src":"\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Water-Treatments-4_8128566c-c678-4475-9d74-f4bf94a785e5.jpg?v=1710877070"}}]
["__tab1:spring-pond-starter-benefits","Pond Bacteria plus Barley","Spring Pond Starter"]
Fast Acting Liquid Barley Straw Extract Plus Heterotrophic Bacteria and Enzymes 3-in-1 Natural Water Clarifier
Features:
Heterotrophic beneficial pond bacteria
Natural clarifying barley straw extract
Naturally clears water
Controls problem causing phosphate
Reduces murky water
Reduces pond water odor
Promotes clean, clear, healthy pond water
Promotes fish health
Metabolizes fish waste
Metabolizes problem causing fallen tree leaves and twigs
Metabolizes problem causing sludge and muck
Metabolizes problem causing proteins, cellulose, carbohydrates, and lignin
No unpleasant odor
All natural, no chemicals
No artificial fillers or preservatives
Reduces ammonia and nitrite
Highly concentrated formula containing billions of beneficial bacteria per gram
Proprietary blend of 5 bacteria strains that produce multiple enzymes
HydroClear™ Spring Pond Starter contains liquid activated barley straw extract and a proprietary blend of powerful, highly concentrated bacteria. Containing billions of bacteria per gram that produce specific enzymes that metabolize contaminants in all types of manmade ponds and pondless water features.
HydroClear™ Spring Pond Starter is recommended for use during spring season - typically from February though June, or any other time when water isn’t clear and healthy. The bacteria and enzymes go to work breaking down leaves and other debris that accumulates in the pond throughout the winter months.
Powerful Ingredients: Liquid barley straw extract and a proprietary blend of highly concentrated Bacillus subtilis, B. licheniformis, B. amyloliquefaceans, B. megaterium, and B. pumilus. The bacteria produce a wide variety of enzymes including: Protease, Amylase, Ligninase, Lipase, Esterase, Cellulase, Zylanase, and Urease.
Formulated to break down problem causing phosphates, proteins, cellulose, lignin, carbons, phosphorus, glucose, sucrose, nitrate, nitrogen and other pollutents that cause murky water, sludge, and muck.
HydroClear™ Spring Pond Starter
Spring Start-up: 2 oz. per 1,000 gallons weekly until water starts to clear
Maintenance: 1 oz. per 1,000 gallons bi-weekly, or as needed.
Fast Acting Liquid Beneficial Pond Bacteria Plus Barley Straw Extract
Spring Pond Starter is a proprietary blend of 5 highly concentrated bacteria strains plus liquid barley extract quickly jump starts your pond every spring season. The bacteria go to work metabolizing problem causing organics while the barley straw extract works on naturally clearing murky water.
Use when pond water is 40° or higher. Start out with the startup dosage, then as water clears, lower the dosage to maintenance levels. Use weekly until water starts to clear, then use bi-weekly to maintain clean, clear, healthy pond water.
Quickly clears murky pond water. Healthy for koi, pond fish, and all types of water plants. All natural barley straw extract is a natural water clarifier.
Spring Pond Starter is best used in water garden ponds with rock and gravel across the pond bottom. The bacteria and barley work together to jump start your water garden pond every spring season.
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