For Maximum Pond Clarity Plus Enzymes, Barley Straw, Humates & Peat
This proprietary formulation of dry bacteria has a big PLUS - four additional natural ingredients! The humates provide humic acid which have a natural ability to sequester (tie up) inorganic compounds. Therefore, their concentrations in the pond don't reach levels that would imbalance the pond's ecosystem. The peat helps to buffer the pH of the pond water.
Available Sizes
6 oz. (MLMCX6) Treats small ponds: 80-250 gallons for 21 weeks.
12 oz. (MLMCX12) Treats medium ponds: 250-750 gallons for 12 weeks.
3 lbs. (MLMCX3) Treats large ponds: 750-2,000 gallons for 32 weeks.
5 lbs. (MLMCX5) Treats extre large ponds: 2,000-5,000 gallons for 20 weeks.
Since Ecological Laboratories is the producer of the most popular biological pond clarifier on the market, there will inevitably be questions about the differences between the two products and why one would be selected over the other. Here is a list of the basic differences with the features and benefits of those notable differences:
MICROBE-LIFT/TAC does not have photosynthetic bacteria, which is one of the keys to the performance of MICROBE-LIFT/PL and what sets it above all other biological products for ponds. Unfortunately, no one has been successful to this point at preserving photosynthetic cultures in dry form. These photosynthetic bacteria are a valuable source of MICROBE-LIFT/PL's ability to clarify water and are capable of tapping into a potent source of energy to do this-the sun. Many of these photosynthetic bacteria are also potent detoxifiers of water.
The organisms in MICROBE-LIFT/TAC are not grown together in the same container, as the MICROBE-LIFT/PL is. As a result, you don't get the same "ecosystem in a bottle" that you get with the MICROBE-LIFT/PL, and as a result, not quite the same ability to ecologically balance your pond.
The MICROBE-LIFT/TAC has powdered activated carbon which is well known for its abilities to clarify water by providing a point surface for bacteria to grow on. It then acts as a weighting agent to help these bacteria settle to the bottom, thus removing turbidity associated with dispersed bacteria. The carbon also acts as a detoxifier by adsorbing micro amounts of toxic materials; i.e. pesticides that can make their way into a pond.
MICROBE-LIFT/TAC also has sodium bicarbonate-a buffer that can help stabilize the pH.
MICROBE-LIFT/TAC has sea salt that helps to induce a protective slime layer on fish.
MICROBE-LIFT/TAC dry formulation has no odor.
While MICROBE-LIFT/PL has become the #1 pond clarifier asked for by brand name, there have been, and will always be, people who prefer products in a dry powder form. Because there are opportunities to formulate certain dry components into a dry product that would not be practical to mix into a liquid, Ecological Laboratories has developed MICROBE-LIFT/TAC.
Available Sizes
8 oz. (MLXTAC8) Treats 80-250 gal. pond for 28 weeks.
1 lb. (MLXTAC16) Treats 500 gal. pond for 16 weeks.
3 lbs. (MLXTAC3) Treats 750 gal. pond for 32 weeks.
5 lbs. (MLXTAC5) Treats 2,000 gal. pond for 20 weeks.
25 lbs. (MLXTAC25) Treats extra large ponds and water features.
MICROBE-LIFT/Oxy Pond Cleaner will safely yet immediately breakdown accumulated debris from rocks, streams and on waterfalls.
Uses Oxygen Power to break down unsightly debris
Especially helpful on streams and waterfalls
Deep cleans planters and rocks
Oxidizes and Detoxifies
Helps to prevent pond odors
Use Weekly to Eliminate Stressful Pond Draining
MICROBE-LIFT/Oxy Pond Cleaner will safely spot-treat all areas of light-to-heavy accumulations of debris on rocks, waterfalls, streams, planters, etc. MICROBE-LIFT/Oxy Pond Cleaner is 100% safe when used as directed.
Available Sizes
2 lbs. (OPCSM) Treats up to 10,000 gals.
8 lbs. (OPCMD) Treats up to 40,000 gals.
18lbs. (OPCLG) Treats up to 90,000 gals.
45 lbs. (OPCXL) Treats up to 225,000 gals.
2 lbs. (OPCSMF) Treats up to 10,000 gals. (Bilingual French & English packaging)
For Fresh & Salt Water
New and Improved Formula
Microbe-Lift / Dry Ammonia Remover uses a PATENTED process that removes chlorine, DESTROYS chloramines and completely ELIMINATES the ammonia that is left behind when the chloramine bond is broken.
Ship live animals without toxic ammonia problems for 72+ hours
Can be combined with antibiotics and anesthetics
Completely safe for biofilters
Tested with shrimp, shellfish, aquatic invertebrates
Suitable for Use with Fish & Shellfish Intended for Human Consumption.
Test with salicylic sp ammonia test kit. Ammonia Remover binds ammonia and converts it to a non-toxic form (ammonium) which is then removed by the filter.
Treats
1 lb: 3,760 gal. (14, 233 L)
5 lb: 18,800 gal. (71,165 L)
10 lb: 37,600 gal. (142,331 L)
55 lb: 206,800 gal. (782,820 L)
For total ammonia-nitrogen, multiply the above dosages by 0.8
Patented: U.S. 4,666,610 / Canada 1,300,286 / Japan 1850992 / Europe 0203741
It is against the U.S. Federal Law to repackage or remanufacture this product.
MICROBE-LIFT/Defoamer gets rid of unsightly foam fast, leaving pond water clean and clear. Persistent foaming can indicate a heavy concentration of undissolved organics. Partial water changes can improve water quality which will help reduce foaming.
A proprietary formulation (polymeric blend) used to coagulate suspended solids in the pond water. After use, particles in the water settle to the bottom of the pond and/or filter out through the filter system.
Clears cloudy water
Safe for aquatic life and plants
Attracts suspended particles
Improves filtration
Available Sizes
16 oz. (FPLUS16) Treats up to 16,000 gals.
32 oz. (FPLUS32) Treats up to 32,000 gals.
1 gal. (FPLUSGAL) Treats up to 128,000 gals.
16 oz. (FPLUS16F) Treats up to 16,000 gals. (Bilingual French & English Packaging)
To condition water for new ponds, before, after or during water additions, or before adding new fish, amphibians, invertebrates or plants, add 1oz. (30 mL.) of MICROBE-LIFT/Super Dechlorinator + Water Conditioner per 1,000 gallons (3,785 L) of water.
When pond carbonate levels fall below the necessary level, nitrification will stop and will fail to start again. With the loss of KH (carbonate alkalinity) pH levels will vary and pH will be difficult to control as KH stabilizes pond pH.
The natural biological ammonia removal process in ponds referred to as nitrification and:
Requires the presence of KH (carbonate alkalinity) at all times.
Utilizes 7.1 mg. of KH for every 1 mg. of ammonia removed.
Continuously depletes KH so KH must be monitored and restored as necessary with MICROBE-LIFT/KH Bio-Active Booster.
KH must remain at or above 100ppm at all times.
Available Sizes
2 Lbs. (0.9 kg.) (CABPSM) - approximately 49 scoops (Blue) per container
8 Lbs. (3.62 kg.) (CABPMD) - approximately 196 scoops (Blue) per container
20 Lbs. (9.07 kg.) (CABPLG) - approximately 490 scoops (Blue) per container
50 Lbs. (22.67 kg.) (CABPXL) - approximately 1225 scoops (Blue) per container
Ingredients
Contains a proprietary blend of Carbonate Hardness constituents and bacterial cultures.
Cautions
Keep out of the reach of children
Follow directions carefully
Avoid eye contact
Avoid inhaling powder-dust
A full flat level scoop (enclosed) will raise the KH by approximately:
80/ppm in 30 gallons (113 L)
50/ppm in 50 gallons (189 L)
25/ppm in 100 gallons (378 L)
*TREATS AMOUNTS FOR WHOLE CONTAINER:
2 LBS
25 ppm→5,335 gal
50 ppm→2,667 gal
80 ppm→1,600 gal
8 LBS
25 ppm→21,340 gal
50 ppm→10,668 gal
80 ppm→6,400 gal
50 LBS
25 ppm→133,375 gal
50 ppm→66,675 gal
80 ppm→16,000 gal
Example:
To raise KH in 4,000 gal pond, wanting to keep the KH level above 80 ppm:
To raise by 25 ppm→ add 40 scoops
To raise by 50 ppm→ add 80 scoops
To raise by 80 ppm (in pond that has crashed)→ add 133 scoops!
[Ideal KH level in pond is 100-300 ppm/mg/L, with the higher the better, especially in heavily stocked ponds and lined ponds.]
