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Green Source Natural Environmental Systems understand the importance pond owners place upon maintaining their pond as naturally as possible and limiting the dependence on chemical water treatments. It is for this reason they have created Green Source. Green Source is our designation used to identify those Pond Keeper products that are made only from all natural ingredients that are ecologically responsible and safe for people, fish and pets. It is our way of helping our customers more easily select the products that will help them keep their ponds clean and clear without compromising their belief in natural pond maintenance. To find Pond Keeper products that are all natural and chemical free, look for the Green Source logo in this catalog, on our product labels and on our website. BENEFICIAL BACTERIA Pond Keeper All Season Hybrid Pond Bacteria This product contains an advanced blend of photosynthetic and heterotrophic pond bacteria, chosen for their ability to
work synergistically together in water gardens and ponds, to create a healthy and balanced eco-system. Photosynthetic bacteria are more aggressive than standard heterotrophic pond bacteria, but are limited by their need for sunlight. Heterotrophic pond bacteria are not as aggressive, but will perform 24 hours a day, without sunlight. This formulation provides the best of both types of pond bacteria, and eliminates the drawbacks of each. Initial Dose: Apply 8 ounces per 1000 gallons of water. Follow-up Dose: Apply 4 ounces per 1000 gallons weekly for 4 weeks. Maintenance Dose: Apply 4 ounces per 1000 gallons every 2-4 weeks as needed. Pond Keeper beneficial pond bacteria products utilize specific strains of allnatural bacteria selected for their extraordinary ability to degrade organic waste commonly found in water environments. BENEFITS Easy to use Creates a clean clear pond Restores biological activity Breaks down excess fish food, fish waste, dead algae and other organic waste Reduces ammonia and nitrogen levels Reduces odors Seeds biological filters Safe for fish, pets and people. Pond Keeper pond bacteria can be applied in ponds that contain aquatic life such as fish and plants. Beneficial bacteria should not be applied with algaecides. Any pond bacteria application should be made 48-72 hours after an algaecide/ herbicide application. 3
Pond Keeper All Season Bacteria - Liquid This special liquid formulation quickly and easily mixes into the pond water, releasing billions of hungry microbes eagerly waiting to feed on organic waste. This product is best suited for smaller fish ponds, water gardens and decorative water features. Contains cold water bacteria for performance in water as cool as 35. Initial Dose: Apply 8 fluid ounces per 1000 gallons of water. Follow-up Dose: Apply 4 fluid ounces per 1000 gallons of water weekly for 4 weeks. Maintenance Dose: Apply 4 fluid ounces every 2-4 weeks as needed. Pond Keeper All Season Bacteria - Dissolvable Blocks These pre measured 1 oz. dissolvable blocks make dosing beneficial bacteria a breeze. No more measuring and no more spilling liquids. These blocks immediately begin dissolving upon contact with the water. Ideal for reducing and controlling bottom sludge. Contains cold water bacteria for performance in water as cool as 35. www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 4
Initial Dose: Apply 2 blocks per 1000 gallons of water. Follow-up Dose: Apply 1 block per 1000 gallons of water weekly for 4 weeks. Maintenance Dose: Apply 1 block every 2-4 weeks as needed. Pond Keeper All Season Bacteria - Dissolvable Packets Each pre measured dissolvable packet contains 1 oz of beneficial pond bacteria, making application simple and clean. Simply toss and go. The packets immediately begin dissolving upon contact with the water. Contains cold water bacteria for performance in water as cool as 35. Initial Dose: Apply 2 packets per 1000 gallons of water. Follow-up Dose: Apply 1 packet per 1000 gallons of water weekly for 4 weeks. Maintenance Dose: Apply 1 packet every 2-4 weeks as needed. Pond Keeper Pro - Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate Pond Keeper Pro is the most economical way to dose liquid bacteria in a large pond or lake and bring back biological balance and restore health and water clarity. Each concentrated gallon is equivalent to 10 regular strength gallons. 5
NORMAL PONDS Initial Application: 1 gallon per surface acre. Maintenance Dose: ½ gallon per month. Application rates based on a 3 ft average water depth. For every additional 3 feet, double the dose. See label for application rates for troubled ponds. Pond Keeper Pro - Nitrifying Pond Bacteria Pond Keeper Pro Nitrifying Pond Bacteria is a super concentrated bacteria consortium that contains both ammonia reducing Nitrosomonas and nitrite eliminating Nitrobacter cultures. Pond Keeper Pro Nitrifying Bacteria can be used to quickly establish (cycle) a new pond or water garden, jump start a crashed filtration system, replenish nitrifiers after a medication treatment or when large volume water changes occur. Must be kept refrigerated. Application Apply 8 oz of Pond Keeper Pro Nitrifying Pond Bacteria per 300 gallons of water. Pour directly into pond near filter. Fish may be added immediately. Keep feeding low during the first week. Ammonia reduction will begin to be seen after the first 24 hours. Nitrite should be near zero within 5 days. Once ammonia & nitrite are both at zero, slowly increase feeding or add more fish. When used as instructed, additional applications aren t needed. BENEFTS: Naturally reduces ammonia and nitrite levels Quickly cycles new ponds Speeds up the nitrification process Restarts crashed filters www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 6
BARLEY EXTRACT Pond Keeper Barley Straw Extract Barley Straw Extract is an all natural liquid formulation derived from a fermentation process using only barley straw and is fortified with a high concentration of beneficial bacteria, making it a true 2-in-1 product to help establish and maintain healthy, clear water. Apply 2 fluid ounces per 1000 gallons of water. Repeat every 1-2 weeks as needed. Pond Keeper Barley Straw Extract is compatible with all other Pond Keeper products. 7
POND COLORANT Pond Keeper Blue Pond Dye Benefits: Easy to use Natural blue look Filters sunlight Non staining once added to water Helps create a clean clear pond Compatible with beneficial bacteria and algaecides Safe for fish, pets and people Formulated for fish ponds, water gardens, fountains and other small water features. Apply 1 oz per 1000 gallons of water. Can be mixed quickly and evenly with the use of a fountain, aerator or similar mechanical device. Re-apply as needed. For optimum benefits, use in conjunction with Pond Keeper beneficial bacteria. Pond Keeper Blue Lake Dye - Professional Strength Formulated for large ponds and lakes. 32 fluid ounces colors 1 surface acre of pond water between 4-8 ft. deep. To ensure fast, even distribution, apply product at multiple points in the pond. Re-apply www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 8
as needed. For optimum benefits and water clarity, use in conjunction with Pond Keeper beneficial bacteria. Pond Keeper Black Lake Dye - Professional Strength Formulated for large ponds and lakes. 32 fluid ounces colors 1 surface acre of pond water between 4-8 ft. deep. To ensure fast, even distribution apply product at multiple points in the pond. Re-apply as needed. For optimum benefits and water clarity, use in conjunction with Pond Keeper beneficial bacteria. WATER CONDITIONER Pond Keeper All-In-One Water Conditioner Benefits: Easy to use Removes chlorine, chloramines and ammonia Detoxifies heavy metals Detoxifies nitrites Reduces fish stress Adds essential electrolytes Replaces skin slime coat Non-toxic to humans, pets and aquatic life 9
Pond Keeper All in one Water Conditioner is the most complete, full-functioning water conditioner available in the marketplace and replaces the need for multiple water conditioning products. It instantly ages water and detoxifies the harmful elements present in tap water. Aquariums: Apply 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of water whenever new water is added. Koi Ponds/ Water Gardens: Apply 16 fluid ounces per 960 gallons of water whenever new water is added. Larger Ponds: Apply 1 gallon per 7680 gallons of water whenever new water is added. PHOSPHATE BINDER POND KEEPER PHOSPHATE BINDER PLUS Benefits: Easy to use All natural Saves money Binds problem causing phosphates Assists in ammonia reduction Buffers ph Provides beneficial trace minerals Safe for fish, pets and people Pond Keeper Phosphate Binder Plus provides a solution for ponds with high phosphate levels by naturally binding problem causing phosphates, thus rendering them inactive. The product provides a 100% all natural replacement www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 10
for aluminum sulfate. Koi Ponds/Water Gardens: Apply 1-2 ounces (1-2 scoops) per 1000 gallons of pond water. Large Ponds: Apply 85 lbs (approx. 1.5 bags) per million gallons of pond water. POND FLOCCULANT Pond Keeper Clarity Max 11
Benefits: Easy to use Economical Food grade formula Quickly clears cloudy water Settles out organic and inorganic particles Improves filtration Highly concentrated Non-toxic to humans, pets and aquatic life. Pond Keeper Clarity Max is one of the most concentrated pond flocculants in the marketplace. It quickly clears up murky or cloudy water caused by suspended organic & inorganic particles by pulling these floating particles together, causing them to settle at the bottom. Apply 1 fluid oz per 1000 gallons of pond water. Pond Keeper Clarity Max SC Benefits: Super concentrated formula Ideal for large ponds or lakes Quickly clears cloudy or muddy water Settles out suspended organic and inorganic particles Safe for fish, plants, people and pets Pond Keeper Clarity Max is a super concentrated liquid pond and lake flocculant used to quickly and safely clear up murky or turbid pond water caused by suspended organic particles (fish waste, decaying vegetation) and inorganic particles (mud and clay). Pond Keeper Clarity Max SC contains food grade ingredients and is safe for fish, plants, people and pets. Apply 1 gallon (128 fl. oz.) of Pond Keeper Clarity Max SC per 250,000 gallons of pond or lake water. For best results, pre-mix www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 12
product with pond or lake water and spray evenly over the entire surface of the pond or lake. Particularly murky water may require a heavier initial dose or repeated treatments. ph INCREASE Pond Keeper ph Increase Benefits: Quickly and safely increases the ph of pond water For use in ponds and water gardens Helps keep water safe and balanced Safe for fish, pets, people and plants Pond Keeper ph Increase quickly and safely increases the ph of pond water to safer levels as required by fish and other aquatic life. ph can change as a result of an excess of dead organic material or fish waste that is not properly filtered out or by excessively hard or soft water. To increase the ph of the water add 1 fl. oz. per 60 gallons of pond water. Allow pond water to circulate for a minimum of 30 minutes, then retest. Re-dose as necessary to get the pond water to the desired ph. When determining whether or not to increase pond water ph, always track the water s ph over several days (at least 5 days), by measuring the ph at 8:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The ph reading of most ponds will fluctuate widely and naturally during a 24 hour period. Attempting to 13
alter this natural daily fluctuation may be harmful to the aquatic life. Compatible with most other products and antibiotics. ph DECREASE Pond Keeper ph Decrease Benefits: Quickly and safely increases the ph of pond water For use in ponds and water gardens Helps keep water safe and balanced Safe for fish, pets, people and plants Quickly and safely decreases the ph of pond water For use in ponds and water gardens Helps keep water safe and balanced Safe for fish, pets, people and plants Pond Keeper ph Decrease quickly and safely decreases the ph of pond water to safer levels as required by fish and other aquatic life. ph can change as a result of an excess of dead organic material or fish waste that is not properly filtered out or by excessively hard or soft water. www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 14
To decrease the ph of the water add 1 fl. oz. per 60 gallons of pond water. Allow pond water to circulate for a minimum of 30 minutes, then retest. Re-dose as necessary to get the pond water to the desired ph. When determining whether or not to decrease pond water ph, always track the water s ph over several days (at least 5 days), by measuring the ph at 8:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The ph reading of most ponds will fluctuate widely and naturally during a 24 hour period. Attempting to alter this natural daily fluctuation may be harmful to the aquatic life. Compatible with most other products and antibiotics. DEFOAMER Pond Keeper Defoamer Benefits: Food grade formula Quickly eliminates unsightly pond foam For use in ponds, fountains and water gardens Helps keep water clean and clear Safe for fish, pets, people and plants Pond Keeper Defoamer is one of the most concentrated and safest defoamers in the marketplace. It will quickly and safely reduce and eliminate foaming due to excessive levels of dissolved organics in pond water that can negatively affect the oxygen levels in a pond. 15
Pond Keeper Defoamer contains a food grade formula that is safe for fish, plants and people. Use at rate of 1 fl. oz. per 1000 gallons of pond water. Repeat as necessary. Pond Keeper Defoamer has an infinite shelf life if stored in its original container and in moderate temperatures. OXYGEN BASED CLEANER Pond Keeper Oxygen Based Cleaner Benefits: Easy to use All natural Saves money Cleans waterfalls, rocks, statues, pots, bird baths and other stone features Safe for fish, pets and people www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 16
Pond Keeper Oxygen Based Cleaner brings powerful and safe oxygen based cleaning to large ponds and lakes, as well as koi ponds, water gardens and aquariums. Use of this product can raise the ph of pond water. Please use ammonia test strips to monitor the ph. Spot Treatment: Apply a light layer of powder to problem areas. Light Dose: 1-2 tablespoons per 1000 gallons of water every 1-4 weeks. Medium Dose: 3-4 tablespoons per 1000 gallons of water every 1-4 weeks. Heavy Dose: 5-10 tablespoons per 1000 gallons of water every 1-4 weeks. Large Pond and Lakes: Apply 25-175 lbs of powder to rocks around the perimeter of the pond. FILTER MEDIA Pond Keeper Premium Activated Carbon Pond Keeper Premium Activated Carbon is a blend of two forms of specially processed bituminous carbon with millions of macro & micropore structures in one package. This carbon has a superior ability to absorb tannins (tea colored water), dyes, toxic compounds produced by algae and fish waste, dissolved organics and odor and even inorganic toxic chemicals. Pond Keeper Premium Activated Carbon is fast acting & will not affect pond ph. Due to the extremely large surface area, this product also provides the ideal substrate for growing and 17
colonizing beneficial pond bacteria. APPLICATION 1 lb (2 cups) of premium activated carbon will treat approximately 200 gallons of pond water. Place carbon in a mesh bag and put in the media compartment of your filter or below a waterfall. For the carbon to be effective water needs to consistently pass through it. www.koi-pond-guide.com Page 18
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