{"product_id":"pond-stability-500ml","title":"Pond Stability 500mL","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePond Stability – Beneficial Bacteria for Pond Cycling\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated beneficial-bacteria treatment designed to rapidly establish and support biological filtration in garden ponds and fish ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s particularly useful when setting up a new pond, starting a new filter, after major filter maintenance, following medication, or whenever new fish are introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Pond Stability?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps establish biological filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports the breakdown of ammonia and nitrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps process organic pond waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan help reduce sludge buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful when starting new pond filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe for fish, aquatic plants and other pond life when used as directed\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 and turn off UV during treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Pond or New Filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDose \u003cstrong\u003e50mL per 400L\u003c\/strong\u003e of pond water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays 2–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDose \u003cstrong\u003e25mL per 400L once daily for 7 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor established ponds, use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25mL per 400L once per month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used after water changes, when introducing new fish, or after medicating the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the directions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Should I Use Pond Stability?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly recommend it when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up a new pond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting a new biological filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing or heavily cleaning filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding new fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter treating the pond with medication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-establishing filtration after winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneficial bacteria live primarily throughout your filter media and other surfaces in the pond, so maintaining a healthy biological filter is one of the most important parts of keeping pond water safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePond Stability vs Pond Prime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese products do different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e conditions new tap water and deals with chlorine and chloramine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies beneficial bacteria to establish and support biological filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen setting up a new pond or performing a significant water change, the two products can be used together as part of the overall process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimply Fish Recommends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond Stability helps establish the biofilter, but \u003cstrong\u003eyour water test tells you whether that biofilter is actually keeping up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cycling a new pond or adding a significant number of fish, keep testing ammonia and nitrite rather than assuming everything is safe because bacteria have been added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso avoid completely sterilising established filter media every time you clean your pond filter. The goal is to remove excessive waste while preserving the beneficial bacteria living inside the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Pond Stability used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt helps establish and maintain beneficial bacteria within the pond's biological filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a new pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New ponds and new filters are one of the main uses for Pond Stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I turn my UV off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Seachem instructs users to turn UV off while dosing Pond Stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Pond Stability after cleaning my filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, particularly if the filter has been heavily cleaned or biological media has been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Pond Stability remove chlorine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Use a water conditioner such as Pond Prime when adding chlorinated tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it mean I don't need to test my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Continue testing ammonia and nitrite, particularly in new ponds or after major changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133909831757,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/LH05.png?v=1758841927","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/pond-stability-500ml","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}