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Beneficial Pond Bacteria Plus Barley Granular Spring Maintenance - HydroClear™
Size:2 lb.
Quantity:
Heterotrophic Bacteria, Enzymes, with Pulverized Barley 5 Billion CFU/gm
For clean, clear, fresh smelling water
Use when water temperature is between 40° – 65°
Heterotrophic Bacteria and Enzymes in a dissolvable salt powder plus pulverized barley.
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Heterotrophic beneficial pond bacteria
- Natural water clarifying pulverized barley
- Naturally clears water
- Controls water problem causing phosphate
- Reduces murky water
- Reduces pond water odor
- Promotes clean, clear, healthy water
- Promotes fish health
- Metabolizes fish waste
- Metabolizes water problem causing fallen tree leaves and twigs
- Metabolizes water problem causing sludge and muck
- Metabolizes water problem causing proteins, cellulose, carbohydrates, and lignin
- No unpleasant odor
- All natural, no chemicals
- No artificial fillers or preservatives
- Dissolvable salt powder
- Highly concentrated formula containing billions of beneficial bacteria per gram
- Proprietary blend of 5 bacteria strains that produce multiple enzymes
- Contains: Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus megaterium, and Bacillus pumilus bacteria
- The bacteria produce: Protease, Amylase, Ligninase, Lipase, Esterase, Cellulase, Xylanase, and Urease enzymes
- 2 year shelf life
HydroClear™ Spring Maintenance™ is recommended for use during the spring season – typically from March through June. The bacteria, and the enzymes they produce go to work breaking down pollen, dust, grass clippings, leaves, and other wind blown debris commonly associated with the spring season.
The all natural pulverized barley straw aids in clarifying water naturally. The pulverized barley straw contained in Spring Maintenance™ eliminates the need for barley straw, liquids, or pellets to gain the benefits of natural barley. It is a true “3-in-1” product.
Use when water temperature is
between is 40° – 65°
HydroClear™ Spring Maintenance™ Heterotrophic Pond Bacteria + Barley contains a proprietary blend of multiple bacteria strains that produce multiple enzymes for phosphate control and sludge removal in water garden ponds, Hybrid Ponds™, CrossOver Ponds™, and pondless water features.
Formulated 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.
Sludge, muck, and water quality problems in ponds and water features are caused by fish and wildlife waste, leaves, needles, twigs, bark, grass clippings, blossoms, pollen, dust, and others. HydroClear™ Spring Maintenance™ Pond Bacteria + Barley is specially formulated to metabolize these and other pollutants for unsurpassed water quality, clarity, and fish health.
HydroClear™ Spring Maintenance™ Heterotrophic Pond Bacteria + Barley is an essential part of maintaining optimum conditions for fish health and water clarity in your pond.
Spring Maintenance: March through May
Spring Start
Application rates:
¼ scoop per 1,000 gallons daily for 4 – 6 weeks
Spring Maintenance
Application rate:
1 scoop per 1,000 gallons per week
Apply directly to pond circulation points, waterfalls, and streams.
Not all pond bacteria products are the same! Make sure you know what you’re using in your pond! We list all our ingredients with links to what they actually are – no other beneficial pond bacteria brand does that! HydroClear™ is your assurance of a quality, tested, SAFE, and proven pond maintenance product.
When purchasing beneficial pond bacteria – you should know what’s in it! With HydroClear™ … you know!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This product has worked great on our waterfall feature
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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.
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Service was fantastic. I’m confident the product will take care of my pond through the Fall and winter.
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Good
This product is great kills existing algae and I have used it with the other products I got cant be happier
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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
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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!
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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
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Very helpful for reducing algae. Turns water a nice blue without hindering fish viewing.
Been using it for years, works great!
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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
