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BMC – Biological Mosquito Control

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Specially Formulated for Decorative Water Gardens, Fountains & Areas Where Standing Water Exists

MICROBE-LIFT/BMC kills developing mosquitoes before they become breeding, biting adults, including those which may transmit West Nile Virus and Equine Encephalitis, and those which may transmit Heartworm Disease to dogs and cats. MICROBE-LIFT/BMC is a liquid product, so it has no adverse effect on the aesthetics of ponds and water features MICROBE-LIFT/BMC can be applied to areas that can contain aquatic life, fish and plants. MICROBE-LIFT/BMC can be applied to areas used by or in contact with humans, animals, horses, livestock, pets, birds or wildlife. One Teaspoon Treats 540 Sq. Ft. of Water in "Total Water Column"

Up to 14 days activity depending on application site
Disperses easily in water
No fish toxicity
No toxicity to non-target invertebrates
Significantly lower potential for development of resistance in target insect populations than chemical larvicides such as methoprene
No adverse aesthetics to the pond
No organic or inorganic residues

Available Sizes

2 oz. (BMC2) Treats 400 gals. for 2 years. Not for sale in NM, RI or Canada.
6 oz. (BMC6) Treats 2,000 gals. for 16 months. Not for sale in RI or Canada.
1 gallon (BMC1G4) - See label for Dosages. Not for sale in NY, RI, TX or Canada.

E.P.A Registration Number 62637-1-74466

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Calcium Montmorillonite Clay (CMC)

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100% Natural Formulation For Pond Clarity & Koi Health, Growth & Color

It is said the secret to healthy, colorful, Japanese koi is the clay mud in which they are raised. MICROBE-LIFT/Calcium Montmorillonite Clay comes from one of the highest calcium clay deposits in the world. Calcium based clay may help your pond water to produce some of the healthiest and deep colored koi you've ever raised (or seen)! The koi's markings will become brighter and more dominant. Plastic pre-formed ponds, as well as vinyl, cement and rubber ponds, do not have any nutrients on their bottom. In the wild, carp use mud to get many of their micronutrients and minerals. MICROBE-LIFT/Calcium Montmorillonite Clay has a negative electric charge which will bind the clay particles to positively charged toxins in the water. MICROBE-LIFT/Calcium Montmorillonite Clay is not only a nutrient source for koi, it will also "polish" your pond water. The clay acts as a natural flocculent and the particles that are bound up are filtered out of the pond. The clay can help make pond water sparkling clean (polishing). Clay is used in ponds to achieve many goals:

Provides fish nutrition through mineral ingestion
Improves fish color
Detoxifies and clarifies pond water (polishing)

Available Sizes

2 lbs. (MLKKB2) Treats 200 gal. pond for 2 years.
6 lbs. (MLKKB6) Treats 1,000 gal. pond for 1 year.
25 lbs. (MLKKB25) Treats extra large ponds or ponds with many fish.

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Maximum Clarity +

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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.

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Totally Active Clarifier (TAC)

Dry Bacterial Cultures No Fillers! 100% Active Ingredients! 100% Effective! 100% Water Soluble!

The Differences Between MICROBE-LIFT/PL & MICROBE-LIFT/TAC

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.

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Oxy Pond Cleaner (OPC)

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Break Down Unsightly Debris!

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)

Caution

Keep out of reach of children.

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Bio-Black Enzymes & Pond Colorant

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Specially Formulated to Safely Color Reflecting Ponds Black!

A product that safely colors water while its enzymes assist the beneficial bacteria in your pond to create a healthy pond environment

Will not stain birds, fish, pond rocks or most concrete fountains once diluted
Safe for humans, plants and aquatic life
Mixes completely in hours

Available Sizes

8 oz. (BIOBLK08) Treats up to 4,000 gals.
16 oz. (BIOBLK16) Treats up to 8,000 gals.

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Bio-Blue Enzymes & Pond Colorant

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Specially Formulated to Safely Color Lakes, Lagoons, Decorative Ponds, Fountain & Water Features a Beautiful Shade of Blue!

A product that safely colors water while its enzymes assist the beneficial bacteria in your pond to create a healthy pond environment

Will not stain birds, fish, pond rocks or most concrete fountains once diluted
Safe for humans, plants and aquatic life
Mixes completely in hours

Available Sizes

8 oz. (MLBB8) Treats up to 4,000 gals.
16 oz. (MLBB16) Treats up to 8,000 gals.
1 Gallon (MLBBG4) Treats up to 64,000 gals.
5 Gallon (MLBB5) Treats up to 320,000 gals.

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Dry Ammonia Remover with ClorAm-X

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Removes & Detoxifies: Ammonia, Chloramines & Chlorine

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.

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7.5 pH Buffer Stabilizer

$24.48 Tax

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Safely BUFFERS pH Levels & Prevents Wide pH Swings

Includes 2 pH buffers for gentle effectiveness and 3 electrolytes to help maintain osmotic balance
Provides necessary alkalinity for nitrification
Specially formulated to control fish toxicity which may arise from overdosing
Not harmful to fish or plants

Available Sizes

1 lb. (PHBUF1) Treats over 800 gals.
4 lbs. (PHBUF4) Treats over 3,300 gals.
6 lbs. (PHBUF6) Treats over 4,900 gals.

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pH Decrease

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Safely Lowers pH Levels

Formulated in deionized water
Includes 2 pH decreasers for gentle effectiveness and 3 electrolytes to help maintain osmotic balance
Contains a slime coat ingredient for skin protection and stress reduction in pond fish
Has a chelating agent to enhance water quality
Not harmful to fish or plants
Contains phosphoric acid.

Available Sizes

16 oz. (PHDE16)
32 oz. (PHDE32)
Gallon (PHDEGAL)

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pH Increase

$5.99 – $20.49 Tax

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Safely Raises pH Levels

Formulated in deionized water
Includes 2 pH increasers for gentle effectiveness and 3 electrolytes to help maintain osmotic balance
Contains a slime coat ingredient for skin protection and stress reduction in pond fish
Has a chelating agent to enhance water quality
Not harmful to fish or plants

Available Sizes

16 oz. (PHIN16)
32 oz. (PHIN32)
Gallon (PHINGAL)

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Defoamer

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Eliminates Foam in Seconds!

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.

Leaves pond and fountain water clean and clear
For ponds and fountains of all sizes
Safe for fish, plants, birds and aquatic life

Available Sizes

16 oz. (DFOAM16) Treats up to 16,000 gals.
32 oz. (DFOAM32) Treats up to 32,000 gals.
Gallon (DFOAMGAL) Treats up to 128,000 gals.