A highly concentrated solution of
beneficial bacteria that start up & maintain the biological
filter in water gardens & koi ponds. Goldfish & koi
continuously release harmful ammonia into the pond. Uneaten fish
food & decaying algae also cause ammonia & nitrite
build-up. The beneficial bacteria in BioFilter Booster quickly
establish the biological filter & begin breaking down harmful
substances & improving water quality. Regular use of BioFilter
Booster helps the biological filter remain active all season
long.
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Starts & maintains a strong
biological filter in ponds
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Reduces the build-up of toxic
chemicals from fish waste & overfeeding
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Aids in the elimination of toxic
ammonia & nitrites
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Use all season long
Why Use BioFilter
Booster?
New ponds have no active
biological filtration. When fish are added to the pond, they
immediately begin releasing toxic ammonia as a waste product. As
uneaten fish food decomposes, it also releases ammonia and
increases the level of dissolved organic compounds in the water.
Such conditions result in high levels of toxic ammonia and nitrite,
as well as low dissolved oxygen levels, all of which can create the
potential for the outbreak of disease. The development of the
biological filter is actually inhibited by these conditions,
prolonging the stress on aquatic life. BioFilter
Booster improves the development of the biological filter by
breaking down these inhibitory substances.
Pond Care
BioFilter 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
BioFilter Booster keeps it working
efficiently. BioFilter 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.
Seasonal variations have
an impact on the activity of the biological filter in established
ponds. In the spring, for example, pond fish begin to feed and to
excrete waste before the biological filter has come out of its
winter dormancy; a build-up of toxic ammonia can occur.
BioFilter Booster helps
eliminate a springtime ammonia surge by creating favorable
conditions for the re-growth of nitrifying bacteria. Regular use
of BioFilter Booster also assures that the biological filter will remain active
during the warmer months, when fish consume more food and excrete
greater amounts of ammonia. Regular use of BioFilter Booster assures a
well-functioning biological filter, good water quality, and healthy
fish.
How BioFilter Booster Works
Each ounce of
BioFilter Booster contains 500 million live
bacteria to enhance the growth of the biological filter and to aid
in the removal of compounds that will inhibit its development. The
bacterial culture in BioFilter Booster is
stabilized to provide a three-year shelf life, as shown by the
expiration date on the label. Other bacterial pond products have
limited shelf life, yet their labels give no expiration dates.
Liquid bacterial products, in particular, are subject to rapid
degradation, evidenced by their characteristic "rotten egg ‘
(hydrogen sulfide) odor. Formation of toxic hydrogen sulfide
indicates complete product breakdown; consequently, such products
should not be added to a pond. BioFilter
Booster has only the musty odor typical of
concentrated bacterial solutions. When used as directed,
BioFilter Booster assures a well-functioning
biological filter, good water quality, and healthy
fish.
Directions For Use:
Biofilter Booster should be shaken well
before using.
Spring Start-up & New Ponds:
Add 2 teaspoonfuls
(10 ml) of BioFilter Booster, for every
25 US gallons (95L) of pond water directly into the biological
filter, once a week for 4 weeks or until the water test for ammonia
& nitrite stay at optimal levels. After the first month, follow
directions below for "Established Ponds."
