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Bio-Blue Enzymes & Pond Colorant

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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Bio-Black Enzymes & Pond Colorant

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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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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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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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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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.
4 lbs. (MLKKB4) Treats 500 gal. pond for 16 months.
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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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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Ensure

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Encourages better root and blossom development and healthier overall plant growth

Specially Formulated For Natural Or Decorative Water Gardens

Ensures a healthy start for plants and reduces transplant shock
Increases luster of leaves and pads and reduces browning of leaf edges
Establishes and maintains symbiotic microbial populations
Promotes greater plant vitality and stimulates root formation and growth
Enhances ability of plants to utilize light, water and nutrients by making the nutrients more bioavailable
Ensures natural water conditions
Biologically supports a good pond balance resulting in a vigorous growth environment
Compatible with all pond fish, wildlife and the other MICROBE-LIFT products
Improves tolerance to temperature fluctuations

This bacterial product DOES NOT contain any nutrients!

Available Sizes

32 oz. (ENSUREQ) Treats up to 500 gal. pond for 2 months.
1 gallon (ENSUREG4) Treats up to 1,000 gal. pond for 20 months.

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Bloom & Grow

DOWNLOAD SDS Specially formulated for aquatic plants of all types to promote larger, brighter and faster blooms as well as healthier and stronger roots Aquatic Plant Supplement (not a fertilizer)

Highly concentrated formula
Contains micro- and macro-nutrients
Contains vitamins and amino acids
Has essential primary and secondary nutrients
Nitrate and phosphate free

Available Sizes

16 oz. (BNG16) Treats up to 4,800 gals.
32 oz. (BNG32) Treats up to 9,600 gals.
1 gallon (BNGGAL) Treats up to 38,000 gals.

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Concentrated Aquatic Planting Media

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Pre-Colonized With Beneficial Bacteria!

All Inert Ingredients! No Fertilizer, Compost, Peat or Pesticides! 100% Natural Minerals! Kiln Fired!

Ideal when potting aquatic plants
Retains oxygen
Enormous surface area perfect to colonize beneficial nitrifying bacteria
Allows mixing any ratio of loam to planting media
Nontoxic to plants
Will not break down, float or cloud pond water
Safe for all fish and aquatic life

Available Sizes

10 lbs. (MLCAPM10)
20 lbs. (MLCAPM20)

Contains no nutrients

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Bloom & Grow – Nourish

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A breakthrough in carbon source technology that provides cutting-edge developments in microbiology and biophysics!

Increases Nutrient Availability
Contains high quality peat extract
Contains humic, fulvic acids
Contains a blend of naturally occurring vegetative and spore-forming microorganisms
Helps nutrients like iron and nitrogen become more bio-available to plant life

MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Nourish contains combinations of naturally occuring microorganisms that share key traits for plant enhancement. The photosynthetic organisms will inhabit the root and vascular systems of the plant helping to modify, retain and transport nutrients. Humic is the end product of organic matter decomposition. Organic matter has a high carbon content. When plants are removed from the environment where they are grown, natural balances are destroyed and growth may be disrupted. It is a good practice to restore the plant’s natural balances with MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Nourish. Dosing with MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Nourish is the most convenient and effective method of restoring these balances. MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Nourish will enhance nutrient availability, enhance substrate and contributes to enhanced microbial activity and the overall biochemical processes.

Plant Hygiene

MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Nourish helps to maintain both appearance as well as the vigor of plants.

Light

The hours of exposure to sunlight and its intensity (i.e. full sun or partial shade) required for plant health vary between species. Keep this in mind when choosing plants for your pond.

Available Sizes

16 oz. (473 mL.) (NOUR16) Treats up to 4,800 gal. (18,169 L.)
32 oz. (946 mL.) (NOUR32) Treats up to 9,600 gal. (36,339 L.)
1 gal. (3.785 L.) (NOURG1) Treats up to 38,400 gal. (145,344 L.) (For Professional Use Only)

Cautions

Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes.
If contact occurs, flush eyes thoroughly with cold water.

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Bloom & Grow – Microbial Root Dip

DOWNLOAD SDS Specifically formulated to promote a healthy and stronger root system

Enhances Metabolism
Increases Chlorophyll
Increases Nutrient Availability
May be used with all water plants, as well as bog and terrestrial plants
Reduces transplant shock
Helps to prevent pathogens
Aids in disease resistance

MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Microbrial Root Dip is a natural humic and microbial based product. While MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Microbrial Root Dip is not a plant food or nutrient it is compatible with all standard nutrients and fertilization programs. MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Microbrial Root Dip may be used during all stages of growth. The microorganisms in MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Microbrial Root Dip are a living consortium of photosynthetic strains. MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Microbrial Root Dip cannot burn plants because it does not contain any NPK. MICROBE-LIFT/BLOOM & GROW™ Microbrial Root Dip is non-toxic, non-pathogenic and is safe for all aquatic life.

Available Sizes

4 oz. (118 mL.) (ROOTP04)
1 gal. (3.785 L.) (ROOTPG1)

Ingredients

Living photosynthetic micro- organisms, humic acids, fulvic acids, 70+ trace minerals