{"id":42864,"date":"2021-07-08T10:30:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T15:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/42e80ffe3e.nxcli.io\/?p=42864"},"modified":"2021-07-08T08:34:30","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T13:34:30","slug":"aquaspherepro-the-natural-pond-bacteria-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyponds.com\/aquaspherepro-the-natural-pond-bacteria-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"AquaSpherePRO\u00ae: The Natural Pond Bacteria Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Healthy Ponds<\/strong><\/a>, we are committed to helping our clients find solutions to common water quality issues, and one of the easiest ways to prevent pond problems is to use AquaSpherePRO\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>, our safe, effective and easy-to-use pond bacteria<\/strong><\/a> treatment. Here\u2019s a quick look at how AquaSpherePRO\u00ae works and how it can help you maintain a healthy, beautiful pond.<\/p>\n

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Pond Bacteria Treatments & How They Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

While certain types of pond bacteria can be harmful to your water, there are beneficial bacteria<\/strong><\/a> that can reduce many common problems such as sludge buildup and the accumulation of floating green organic matter.<\/p>\n

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AquaSpherePRO\u00ae is a biodegradable sphere that is filled with beneficial bacteria. Once you toss a sphere into your pond, it\u00a0sinks to the bottom and begins releasing bacteria. The bacteria consume excess nutrients in your pond.<\/p>\n

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The pond bacteria in each AquaSpherePRO\u00ae is all-natural, veterinarian-approved and safe for fish, wildlife, livestock, pets and people. It\u2019s easy to use and no mixing is required. You simply toss in the correct number of spheres and the bacteria will be released and begin consuming excess nutrients. Each sphere contains enough beneficial bacteria for 30 days of treatment. Once 30 days have passed, you simply add new spheres into your pond to continue maintenance.<\/p>\n

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The sphere itself is made from corn-base resin and is marine biodegradable, but the spheres may degrade more quickly in some ponds than in others. The rate of degradation depends on several factors such as the makeup of microorganisms in your sludge layer and the chemistry of your water.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, if the bottom of your pond is hard, sandy or rocky, the sphere will release the pond bacteria, but will not degrade. If this is the case, you can just use a pond skimmer to remove the sphere and dispose of it.<\/p>\n

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When Should You Use Beneficial Bacteria?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We recommend using AquaSpherePRO\u00ae whenever your water temperature reaches 45 degrees or higher. In many areas of the country, it\u2019s best to treat your water with beneficial pond bacteria every month while other areas with cold winters might only need six or eight months of treatment.<\/p>\n

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In general, we recommend using AquaSpherePRO\u00ae with any pond that has a history of dead organic matter. But it\u2019s also ideal when your pond has a buildup of sludge, is emitting an odor and has low water clarity. The AquaSpherePRO\u00ae also is an ideal treatment for irrigation ponds.<\/p>\n

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How Much AquaSpherePRO\u00ae Do You Need?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your first step will be to calculate the volume of water in your pond. To do this, you simply multiply the length, width and depth of the pond by 7.5. Once you calculate the approximate number of gallons, you can select the size of AquaSpherePRO\u00ae you will need.<\/p>\n

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AquaSpherePRO\u00ae is available in eight sizes:<\/p>\n

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