API® Pond-Zyme® Sludge Destroyer™ - Pond Water Care - Start Up - Maintenance

DESCRIPTION API POND-ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER Pond Cleaner With Natural Pond Bacteria And Barley in the 1-Pound Container contains natural active ingredients, and helps to break down fish waste while consuming pond sludge.Features: Contains natural active ingredients to break down fish waste and consume pond sludgeBreaks down dead algae and digests leaves and grass clippingsHelps to reduce overall pond maintenance and keep pond cleanUse twice a week for two weeks in ornamental ponds for start-up, end of season, then once every two weeks for regular maintenanceIncludes: Contains one (1) API POND-ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER Pond Cleaner With Natural Pond Bacteria And Barley, 1-Pound Container Intended Pet(s): FishProduct Dimensions: 3.5 in x 3.5 in x 6.75 inCapacity: 1 lbDirections: Sprinkle evenly around the perimeter of the pond. Add 4 teaspoons per 200 U.S. gallons (757 L)of pond water twice a week for 2 weeks at the beginning and end of pond season, then add 2 teaspoons per 200 U.S. gallons (757 L) every 2 weeks. For maximum cleaning power, treat pond water with the liquid algaecide ALGAEFIX, then add POND-ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER. The bacteria in POND-ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER will consume the dead algae, for a cleaner, clearer pond.Caution:Before using API Pond Accu-Clear, make certain that the pond has vigorous aeration (i.e. a fountain, waterfall, or aeration device). During hot summer months, pond water contains very little oxygen. In sunlight, algae and submerged plants produce oxygen, and in some cases may be the major source of oxygen in the pond. However, submerged plants and algae consume oxygen at night. Organic matter also consumes oxygen while decomposing. When organic matter is removed by the filter or settles to the bottom of the pond, the oxygen level may drop to harmful levels if adequate aeration is not provided. Therefore, when using API Pond Accu-Clear during the warm summer months, adequate aeration is required to avoid fish death. Do not shut off pond pumps and aeration devices at night. Aeration must be provided for pond life at all times. If adequate aeration is provided, oxygen levels will not drop to harmful levels. For ornamental pond use only.