{"product_id":"api-pond-microbial-algae-clean-473ml","title":"API Pond Microbial Algae Clean","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAPI Pond Microbial Algae Clean\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Pond Microbial Algae Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e is a biological pond treatment designed to help control \u003cstrong\u003egreen water algae\u003c\/strong\u003e while also helping break down organic sludge and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a great option when your pond water itself has turned green or cloudy from suspended algae, rather than when you’re dealing with long strands of string algae attached to rocks, plants or pond liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use Microbial Algae Clean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps control green water algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a biological bacterial approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps break down organic sludge and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help reduce unpleasant pond odours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a cleaner pond environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ornamental ponds containing fish and plants when used as directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10mL per 380L of pond water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an active green-water problem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose twice per week for the first two weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ongoing maintenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose once per week.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways calculate your approximate pond volume before dosing and follow the instructions on the product label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen Water vs String Algae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrobial Algae Clean is primarily designed for \u003cstrong\u003egreen water\u003c\/strong\u003e — when microscopic algae is suspended throughout the water and makes the whole pond look green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have long strands of algae attached to rocks, liner or waterfalls, we'd look at a different algae-control option such as \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Pond Algaefix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimply Fish Recommends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore treating the pond, remove as much obvious organic waste as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves, dead plant material, uneaten food and thick sludge all contribute nutrients that algae can use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd also check that your \u003cstrong\u003epond pump and filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e are working properly rather than relying on treatment alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor persistent green-water problems, a \u003cstrong\u003ePond One ClearTec UV-C Clarifier\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be an excellent long-term solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of algae does Microbial Algae Clean treat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is primarily designed to help control suspended green-water algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it treat string algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt isn't our first choice for string or hair algae. 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