{"product_id":"api-pond-zyme-sludge-destroyer","title":"API Pond-Zyme Sludge Destroyer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAPI Pond-Zyme Sludge Destroyer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Pond-Zyme Sludge Destroyer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural bacterial pond cleaner made with beneficial bacteria and barley to help break down \u003cstrong\u003efish waste, dead algae, leaves, grass clippings and organic sludge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a good option for seasonal pond clean-ups or ongoing maintenance where organic waste is building up around the pond, pumps or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use this product on just about every pond service we do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Pond-Zyme?\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\u003eContains natural bacteria and barley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce waste buildup around pumps and filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful for spring and end-of-season pond maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinkle evenly around the perimeter of the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring Start-Up \/ End of Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 teaspoons per approximately 757L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003etwice per week for 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 teaspoons per approximately 757L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eonce every 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your pond pump running while using Pond-Zyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePond-Zyme vs Ecofix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth products are designed to help break down organic pond waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond-Zyme\u003c\/strong\u003e uses beneficial bacteria plus barley and comes in a dry powder format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcofix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated liquid bacterial treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither can be a good option for sludge and organic waste, so the choice often comes down to which format you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimply Fish Recommends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysically remove large leaves and heavy debris before treating the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond-Zyme is there to help break down the organic material that remains — not replace basic pond cleaning altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also useful after treating an algae bloom, as the bacteria can help consume the dead algae left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does API Pond-Zyme do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses beneficial bacteria and barley to help break down fish waste, dead algae, leaves and pond sludge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor seasonal clean-ups, twice weekly for two weeks. For maintenance, once every two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I turn my pond pump off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. API recommends leaving the pump running during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pond-Zyme an algae treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot directly. It helps consume dead algae and organic waste rather than acting as a primary algaecide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it after API Pond Algaefix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a good combination because Pond-Zyme can help break down the dead algae after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply Fish stocks 227g and 454g sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Pond-Zyme Sludge Destroyer 227g","offer_id":42133914189901,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pond-Zyme Sludge Destroyer 454g","offer_id":42133914222669,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/KT10_55e4b94e-57bf-4bcb-b957-ba63666cfe92.png?v=1758842775","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/api-pond-zyme-sludge-destroyer","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}