But .. the hardwork of opening your pond is imminent.
One product that I really like and has helped things along a bit smoother year after year after year is Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner. Nothing is a miracle chemical in the world of pond maintenance – but Microbe-Lift replenishes winter bacteria loss and accelerates breakdown of organic waste. I like the Microbe brand because it is easy-to-use due to pre-measured packets. The Gallon container treats up to 5,000 gallons and contains eight 2 oz water-soluble packets.
According to the manufacturer ECOLOGICAL LABORATORIES – it has numerous benefits:
- It is natural, nontoxic and non-caustic. (The definition of caustic is: Capable of destroying the texture of anything or eating away its substance by chemical action; burning; corrosive; searing.) By definition, non-caustic is good for your pond.
- It is harmless to humans, animals, fish, and plants.
- It helps to jump-start your pond to a healthier environment in the spring.
- It reduces the buildup of dead leaves and residual organic sediment.
- It is easy-to-handle and we offer pre-measured packets.
Basic Application Rates
Size of pond in gallons
81 – 200 Gallon Ponds
1st Week 1 bag
2nd Week 1 bag
3rd Week 1 bag
4th Week 1 bag
501 – 1,000 Gallon Ponds
1st Week 2 bags
2nd Week 1 bag
3rd Week 2 bags
4th Week 1 bag
1,001 – 5,000 Gallon Ponds
1st Week 2 bags
2nd Week 2 bags
3rd Week 2 bags
4th Week 2 bags
*To calculate number of gallons in the pond, multiply Length (in feet) x Width (in feet) x Depth x 7.5.
Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner is a Natural Pond & Lagoon Cleaner specifically designed as a seasonal approach to the proper organic balance in ponds.
Bioaugmentation is the process of using calculated amounts of correct bacteria to biodegrade the various elements in pond water that create poor water quality problems. All bio-augmentation products work best in well aerated ponds – so make sure that before you treat your pond, that it is well aerated. Topic for our next article!!
Happy Easter!
