BACTA TAB

To keep your pond healthy, we recommend adding BACTA TAB twice a year. These bacteria help break down waste products in the pond, ensuring clean, clear water.

Use BACTA TAB in the spring as soon as the water temperature rises above 12°C. At that time, the bacteria are most active and support the pond in its post-winter recovery.

In the fall, before it freezes, it is also wise to add BACTA TAB. When the water freezes, many of the bacteria go dormant. Adding the tablets earlier allows them to do their work before the temperature drops.

These two treatments per year will keep your pond clear and balanced, as long as the pond is otherwise properly set up.

Want to check if your pond is set up properly? Then do our online pond check for a healthy and clear pond all year round: Do the Pond Check.

To keep your pond healthy, it is important to add BACTA TAB twice a year. These bacteria help break down waste products in the pond and ensure clean, clear water.

We recommend adding BACTA TAB in the spring as soon as the water temperature rises above 12°C. This is when the bacteria are most active and help the pond get back on its feet after winter.

In the fall, before it freezes, it is also wise to add BACTA TAB. Once the water freezes, many of the bacteria go dormant. Adding the tablet earlier allows the bacteria to do their work before the temperature drops.

These two treatments per year will keep your pond clear and balanced, as long as the pond is otherwise properly set up.

Want to check if your pond is set up properly? Then easily do our online pond check and ensure a healthy and clear pond all year round: Do the pond check.

BACTA TAB is a valuable tool for balancing small ponds. These bacteria need at least 10 days to settle in properly and do their job. During this time they begin their most important task: improving water quality and reducing algae in your small pond (10 - 1,000 gallons).

However, it is important to realize that bacteria alone cannot solve all the problems in your pond. If the pond is not set up properly, algae can still be a problem. A layer of 5 to 10 cm of porous substrate on the pond floor is essential for a healthy bacteria population. In addition, sufficient aquatic plants should be present, such as marsh plants, oxygen plants and water lilies. These allow the bacteria to do their job optimally and help reduce the green color of the water and algae.

A good balance between these elements is crucial for a healthy pond. Each aspect reinforces the other, and only by using them together can you achieve the desired results. How you can approach this step by step, you can read on our pond check page.

BACTA TAB is 100% safe for humans, plants and animals. This is because the product is made through a 100% natural formula with no chemicals added.

BACTA TAB is created from single-celled microorganisms that act as a natural filtration system in water. They convert pollutants such as ammonium and nitrite into substances that are harmless to nature.

BACTA TAB can be combined with other products without problems. For optimal results, we recommend the use of POND SUBSTRATE pond substrate and INSTA CLEAN soil cleaner.

The pond substrate provides an ideal environment for the bacteria in BACTA TAB to settle and work effectively. Thanks to the porous structure of the substrate, the bacteria spread easily and quickly begin breaking down organic matter and waste products.

INSTA CLEAN acts as a powerful bottom cleaner that removes silt and dirt particles from the pond. This allows the bacteria in BACTA TAB to fully focus on purifying the water without being hindered by excess dirt on the bottom.

The combination of these products ensures a healthy and stable pond environment in which algae problems and cloudy water are minimized.

It is also important that the pond contain enough different types of aquatic plants so that all elements work together effectively for a year-round clean pond.

Want to check if your pond is set up properly? Do the pond check.

Our BACTA TAB bacteria are a valuable tool for balancing your pond. These bacteria need at least 10 days to settle in properly and do their job. During this period they start their important task: improving water quality and reducing algae.

A green or cloudy pond after adding BACTA TAB is normal. This is because the bacteria actively loosen soil debris; the cloudy color disappears on its own.

However, it is important to realize that bacteria alone cannot solve all pond problems. Without proper setup, algae can return.

A layer of 5 to 10 cm of porous substrate on the bottom is essential, along with sufficient aquatic plants, such as marsh plants, oxygen plants and water lilies. These elements allow the bacteria to do their work optimally and help prevent pond problems for good.

A good balance between these components is crucial for a healthy pond. Each aspect strengthens the other, and only by using them together will you achieve the desired results.

Discover how to do this step by step? Then check out our pond check.

The cloudy or dark color after addition of BACTA TAB can occur because silt is released from the pond bottom, which is then broken down by the bacteria in BACTA TAB. If insufficient aquatic plants are present to absorb the released waste, the water may become temporarily cloudy. This is a normal process and usually disappears within about 10 days.

To prevent this cloudy color from returning, it is important to properly set up the pond. A layer of 5 to 10 cm of porous substrate on the bottom is essential. It is also important to have enough aquatic plants , such as marsh plants, oxygen plants and water lilies. These support the bacteria in their work and help prevent murky or dark water.

A good balance between these elements is crucial for a healthy pond. Each component reinforces the other, and only by using them together will you achieve the best results.

Want to learn step-by-step how to do this? Do the pond check.

A green oil film on the water after adding BACTA TAB is normal. This is because the bacteria actively loosen bottom debris, causing wastes to float to the water surface. This problem usually resolves itself within about 10 days.

However, it is important to know that bacteria are a useful tool, but not the only solution to all pond problems. Without proper pond design, algae can easily return.

A layer of 5 to 10 cm of porous pond substrate on the bottom is essential. In addition, it is important to have sufficient aquatic plants such as marsh plants, oxygen plants and water lilies. These plants support the work of the bacteria and help prevent pond problems throughout the year.

A good balance between these elements is crucial for a healthy pond. Each aspect reinforces the other, and only by using them together will you achieve the best results. Want to know how to go about this? Do our pond check.