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Nitrifying Pond Bacteria Bio Filter Starter Liquid Nitrification Cycle™
Size:16 oz. bottle
Quantity:
An Advanced Proprietary Blend of
Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter and Nitrospira Beneficial Bacteria
Chemotrophic Microbes
- Nitrifying pond bacteria
- Contains live Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, and Nitrospira bacteria strains
- Metabolizes ammonia into nitrite, and nitrite into nitrate
- Bio-filter starter and spring start-up bacteria
- Highly concentrated formula at over 1.5 billion bacteria per ounce
- Seeds and maintains biological filters
- Eliminates fish waste
- Clears cloudy water
- Performs in cold water (as low as 35F)
- No rotten egg smell
- Promotes clean, healthy water
- Promotes proper Koi and pond fish health
- 2 ounces treats 1,000 gallons
- 16 or 32 ounce bottle
Nitrifying beneficial pond bacteria is a critical component to all biological pond filters. Without nitrifying beneficial pond bacteria, a biological filter is not “biological”. A biological filter is essential for maintaining a healthy ecosystem to support fish and other aquatic life. Fish and aquatic life release ammonia into the water that is toxic to the fish. Without beneficial bacteria inside a biological fish pond filter, the water will become unhealthy for your koi and pond fish.
The nitrification cycle is the conversion of ammonia to nitrite, and then nitrite to nitrate with specific bacteria. Nitrification Cycle™ Nitrifying Pond Bacteria contains those specific bacteria critical for the nitrification cycle in biological fish pond filters.
HydroClear™ Nitrification Cycle™ beneficial pond bacteria reduces ammonia, fish waste, organic plant material, sludge, and excess nutrients in your pond. High concentration for optimum results.
The nitrogen cycle is the biochemical cycle by which nitrogen is converted into multiple chemical forms as it circulates through aquatic ecosystems. The conversion of ammonia to nitrite, and nitrite to nitrogen is carried out through the biological filters' process.
Biofilter Starter and Maintenance
Nitrification Cycle is a proprietary blend of highly concentrated 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 converts nitrite into nitrate. Nitrate is then removed from the water as nitrogen.
Nitrification 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.
Nitrification Cycle is can be used in all types of biofilters for all types of ponds and aquariums. Use every spring season to jump start your biofilter.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 50 reviews.
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Beneficial Pond Bacteria Plus Barley Granular Spring Maintenance - HydroClear™
I have been using Russell Watergarden’s beneficial bacteria for years during the Spring opening of the pond then once or twice a month during the Summer. It helps keep my pond clean and clear.
Does a great job on algae throughout the pond. Better than other products I gave tried.
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
I use Hydro Vescense pond & rock cleaner to keep my water feature looking good year round.
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
Product does a great job breaking down leaves and fir needles and helps reduce sludge. Regular weekly use adding tablets has substantially reduced the need for manual sludge cleanup.
Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria ⅓ oz. Blocks - Fall Winter Maintenance
I’ve been using the Summer Maintenance Beneficial Bacteria for several months now. It helps keep my pond especially clear. I add small amounts to my moving bed filter throughout the month.
I use this weekly all Winter to help keep my water parameters stable and the water very clear. This video was taken through the feed window of my Winter cover. The pond is 5 1/2 feet deep at this spot.
Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria ⅓ oz. Blocks - Fall Winter Maintenance
I’ve never used the granular bacteria before. Although my pond is usually clear, after using this product for a week, the water is extremely clear, fines gone. The video shows our koi at different levels from near the surface to nearly six feet deep.
Since our pondless stream is a closed system (I do add some water to the system each week) string algae can start showing up on the rocks especially when the weather gets warm. Occasionally, in order to keep everything clean and looking natural, I will turn off the pump for a few minutes and sprinkle some Hydro Viscense on the stream bed and let it work for a short time. When I start the flow again the stream will be clean and natural again. It’s a great product.
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
Our pond stays running year round. But, the water temperature sometimes drops below 45f. We use the cold weather bacteria blocks to bolster the water quality. This video is in Ontario, Canada a week before Christmas and the water parameters are so good the koi are even getting a small meal.
Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria ⅓ oz. Blocks - Fall Winter Maintenance
I have been a loyal customer of Russell Wartergardens for decades, starting prior to their moving to Arizona. The pond is healthy, the koi are healthy, and I have always bee satisfied with their great customer service, their products, the pricing and the quick service.
Granular Summer-Maintenance Heterotrophic Bacteria and Enzymes
worked as advertised. I used the entire jar as i have a 50ft long 5ft wide pondless waterfall. All the drops are clean and very happy. No plants or fish to worry about. Dog drinks from the waterfall . Enjoy the video. I built this 17 years ago and just changed the pump and changed the spillway.
Hydro Vescense™ Pond and Rock Cleaner For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
I have been a customer of Russell Watergardens for over 20 years. Their Fall-Winter maintenance tablets keep my pond and waterfall clean throughout our longer Pacific NW winters.
Fall Winter Maintenance Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria Tablets
I have been a customer of Russell Watergardens for over 20 years. Their Spring Maintenance product always get the year off to a "clean start".
Granular Spring Maintenance Beneficial Pond Bacteria Plus Barley
I have been a customer of Russell Watergardens for over 20 years. The Summer Maintenance has been a staple of my pond' health. My Koi very much appreciate their clean environment.
Granular Summer-Maintenance Heterotrophic Bacteria and Enzymes
I have been a customer of Russell Watergardens for over 20 years. Their products and services have always been the best.
Liquid Nitrification Cycle™ Nitrifying Pond Bacteria Bio Filter Starter
We have been working with Russell Watergardens and using Hydro Vescense for 20 years. and it is the best product for controlling algae and is safe for fish and aquatic life. They are very knowledgeable and helpful in keeping your pond healthy and looking it's best. Gloria B.
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
This product has worked great on our waterfall feature
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
I’m still having issues with my waterfall feature rocks still turning Brown and Slimy
Pond Clarifier, Pond Flocculant Water Clarifier -HydroFloc™
Store owner replied: Hi Kevin, Thank you for your review and your comments! HydroFloc Water Clarifier causes fine particulates to clump together for collection in a skimmer or other pre-filter. It is not a pond or rock cleaner. If you have cloudy water, you should see the water clear up 24-48 hours after using HydroFloc. If you need to remove unwanted build up from the water feature rocks, I recommend using Hydro Vescense Effervescent Cleaner. (https://russellwatergardens.com/products/hydro-vescense) After treating with Hydro Vescence, use HydroFloc to bind the tiny particulates that will be created. Please don't hesitate to get it touch if we can help any further.
I bought the product in anticipation of using it when I start the waterfall up again. That hasn't happened yet so I have no opinion of the product purchased. I have hopes but no actual experience with the product.
Great product….shipping costs are expensive.
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
Service was fantastic. I’m confident the product will take care of my pond through the Fall and winter.
Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria ⅓ oz. Blocks - Fall Winter Maintenance
Good
This product is great kills existing algae and I have used it with the other products I got cant be happier
Fountec Algae Control For Fountains and Water Features Without Fish
Works very well at keeping my water feature clean and clear
Beneficial Pond Bacteria Plus Barley Granular Spring Maintenance - HydroClear™
Cleans really well have only used one time the other products recommended by Russel watergardens has kept my 30 foot river, waterfall and bubbling rocks perfectly clean and clear
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
just got this - a bit early to judge...
Beneficial Pond Bacteria Plus Barley Granular Spring Maintenance - HydroClear™
Not effective.
Beneficial Pond Bacteria Plus Barley Granular Spring Maintenance - HydroClear™
Store owner replied: Thank you for your recent review! We appreciate your comments, and would like to take the opportunity to respond. I see that the product was delivered to you just over 2 weeks ago. Beneficial bacteria can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months to colonize and become fully established and start working effectively. Results also vary with water temperature and water chemistry. I'd love to know how frequently you applied the product and what amount you used, so I can further help troubleshoot. You are welcome to send us photos of your pond as well if you think that would be helpful. If you continue to use as directed and still are not satisfied, we will be happy to offer you a refund for the product. Our goal is that you will become a happy customer - thank you for the opportunity.
Best flocculant I’ve used. Really clears out my pond.
This product has no effect on clearing up the pond.
Beneficial Bacteria HydroClear™ Granular Summer Maintenance
Store owner replied: Many thanks to you, Mr. V. for troubleshooting the performance of Summer Pond Maintenance with me. We discovered that with the circulating pump running only about 15% of the time, and an undersized aeration system, the bacteria was not receiving enough oxygen to thrive. Also, the filtration system was only operating about 15% of the time. Once you implement our solutions, we expect your pond to clear up as well as the overall pond health to improve. Thank you for being a loyal customer since 2016! We appreciate you!
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Nitrifying Pond Bacteria Bio Filter Starter Liquid Nitrification Cycle™
Product works well….do not need to to use a lot of it
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
I use this product to keep my bird baths clear. It is excellent!
Fountec Algae Control For Fountains and Water Features Without Fish
Great product with great results.
Hydro Vescense™ Pond and Rock Cleaner For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
Keeps water feature free of algae and water is very clear
Pond and Rock Cleaner - Hydro Vescense™ For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
It does a great job of removing algae on bottom of pond and also the rocks
Hydro Vescense™ Pond and Rock Cleaner For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
Very helpful for reducing algae. Turns water a nice blue without hindering fish viewing.
Been using it for years, works great!
Hydro Vescense™ Pond and Rock Cleaner For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
Have used this product for 15+ years, excellent results if used as directed.
Hydro Vescense™ Pond and Rock Cleaner For All Types of Ponds and Pondless Water Features
