{"product_id":"api-pond-ecofix-sludge-destroyer","title":"API Pond Ecofix Sludge Destroyer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAPI Pond Ecofix Sludge Destroyer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Pond Ecofix Sludge Destroyer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated bacterial pond treatment designed to help break down \u003cstrong\u003efish waste, dead algae, leaves and organic sludge\u003c\/strong\u003e before it builds up throughout the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a great option for ponds with muck accumulating on the bottom, excess organic debris, or filters and pumps constantly dealing with decomposing waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Ecofix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps break down pond sludge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigests fish waste and organic debris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps consume dead algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreaks down leaves and plant material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduces organic buildup around pumps and filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps make regular pond maintenance easier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInitial Clean-Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60mL per 946L of pond water, twice per week for 2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stronger initial treatment is useful when bringing a pond out of winter or dealing with noticeable organic buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30mL per 946L every 2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways calculate your approximate pond volume before dosing and follow the directions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEcofix vs Microbial Algae Clean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two products are designed for slightly different problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Ecofix if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour main problem is sludge, fish waste, dead algae, leaves or organic muck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Microbial Algae Clean if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour main problem is green water caused by suspended algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcofix is also useful after an algae treatment because it can help break down the dead algae left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimply Fish Recommends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcofix works best alongside normal pond maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can easily remove large piles of leaves, dead plant material or heavy sludge, remove as much as possible first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen use Ecofix to help deal with the organic waste that is harder to physically remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping your pond pump and filtration clean and flowing properly will also make a big difference to how much waste builds up over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does API Pond Ecofix do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses concentrated bacteria to help break down fish waste, dead algae, leaves and organic pond sludge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ecofix an algae treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot primarily. It is mainly designed for sludge and organic waste, although it can help consume dead algae after algae has been treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I use Ecofix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an initial clean-up, use it twice weekly for two weeks. 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