Clear the pond
Clear the pond
Pond clear: fast and effective, 100% natural clear pond!
Pond Clearer Package - S - 100 - 1,000 L
- For 100 to 1,000 L
- Combats floating and filamentous algae
- 100% eco: safe for humans, plants and animals
Pond Clearer Package - M - 1,000 to 10,000 L
- For 1,000 to 10,000 L
- Combats floating and filamentous algae
- 100% eco: safe for humans, plants and animals
Pond Making Clear Package - L - 10,000 to 20,000 L
- For 10,000 to 20,000 L
- Combats floating and filamentous algae
- 100% eco: safe for humans, plants and animals
Pond Clearer Package - XL - For 20,000 to 40,000 L
- For 20,000 to 40,000 L
- Combats floating and filamentous algae
- 100% eco: safe for humans, plants and animals
Customers give us a 9.2/10
A year-round clear pond
Simon van der Velde
Clear and Keep Pond Package
Prevent and control floating algae 100% natural. Year-round clear pond water with hardy oxygen plants.
Pond Clear Make and Keep Package - S - 100 - 400 L
- 7 plants for 100 - 400 L
- Prevents and combats floating and filamentous algae
- Placement: loose in the water
Pond Making and Keeping Clear Package - M - 500 - 1,250 L
- 12 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Prevents and combats floating and filamentous algae
- Placement: loose in the water
Pond Clear Make and Keep Package - L - 1,500 - 3,000 L
- 26 plants for 1,500 - 3,000 L
- Prevents and combats floating and filamentous algae
- Placement: loose in the water
Pond Clear and Keeping Package - XL - 3,500 - 6,000 L
- 52 plants for 3,500 - 6,000 L
- Prevents and combats floating and filamentous algae
- Placement: loose in the water
Pond Making and Keeping Clear Package - XXL - 6,500 - 9,000 L
- 93 plants for 6,500 - 9,000 L
- Prevents and combats floating and filamentous algae
- Placement: loose in the water
Pond Clear Make and Keep Package - XXXL - 10,000 - 15,000 L
- 130 plants for 10,000 - 15,000 L
- Prevents and combats floating and filamentous algae
- Placement: loose in the water
Not sure how many gallons of water your pond holds?
A year-round clear pond with no maintenance
Set up your pond correctly according to our pond check. A correctly arranged pond keeps itself in biological balance so you won't have to deal with pond problems again.
Customers give us a 9.2/10
Everything for a natural pond
Choose your pond and discover everything you need for a maintenance-free, self-regulating pond.
Make your green pond crystal clear again with BACTA CLEAR
A green pond full of algae is not only unattractive, it can also be harmful to fish and plants due to the accumulation of harmful substances. BACTA CLEAR tackles this problem at its roots by restoring biological balance. The special formula helps break down organic waste and reduces the nutrients that stimulate algae blooms. This significantly improves water clarity, restoring the health and attractiveness of your pond.
Prevent green water in new ponds with the right approach
Constructing a new pond often brings challenges, such as initial greening of the water. With BACTA CLEAR, you can effectively accelerate the natural balance. This product enriches the water with beneficial bacteria that are essential for a healthy pond. Combine this with thoughtful placement of aquatic plants and a solid substrate base to ensure the long-term clarity of your pond.
Keep your pond water healthy and clear with BACTA CLEAR and regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is crucial to keeping your pond clear and healthy. BACTA CLEAR plays a central role in this process by continuously limiting the growth of floating algae and improving water quality. BACTA CLEAR's unique composition supports the growth of oxygen plants, which in turn help purify the water and extend the life of your pond. By adding BACTA CLEAR twice a year, in spring and fall, you ensure that your pond remains in optimal condition and free of algae and turbidity.
Do you want a beautifully clear and healthy pond?
No more troubled by cloudy water, floating algae and stubborn filamentous algae.
We have the solution!
Your aquatic plants are not growing as they should and balancing water values is a challenge. In addition, bottom mud chokes your pond and affects the health of your fish and plants.
With BACTA CLEAR & INSTA CLEAN, these problems are a thing of the past.
Order now and enjoy a clear, healthy pond!
Discover the Power of BACTA CLEAR and INSTA CLEAN
After 35 years of testing, we are proud to present our innovative solutions:
BACTA CLEAR and INSTA CLEAN.
This duo offer a simple and natural solution to all your pond problems. No more complicated water testing or chemicals needed.
The benefits of BACTA CLEAR & INSTA CLEAN:
- Cloudy water and floating algae: Are a thing of the past.
- Thread algae: Are dealt with quickly and effectively.
- aquatic plants: Grow lush and strong again.
- GH, KH and PH values: Remain perfectly balanced.
- Soil sludge: Is efficiently decomposed and removed.
Make your pond clear and healthy again with BACTA CLEAR and INSTA CLEAN. Enjoy a beautiful, trouble-free pond.
Developed by Simon van der Velde
With 35 years of experience in pond maintenance, Simon van der Velde knows exactly what is needed for a healthy pond.
His expertise led to the development of BACTA CLEAR & INSTA CLEAN, a unique blend of bacterial strains that keep your pond clear and healthy.
At products are 100% natural and not harmful to humans, plants or animals.
This is what our customers say!
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200+ reviews at 
Marjoke Bakker
Oxygenating plants and a bottle of Bacta clear
Purchased: Pond clear package - M
My pond was quite murky, so after a good conversation with Simon, I decided to follow the advice: more oxygen plants and a bottle of bacteria. I ordered the recommended package, but after four days no improvement was visible. Full of disappointment, I contacted customer service. They advised me to be patient and give the process 2-3 weeks. Although I had my doubts about it, I decided to wait anyway. And what turned out? After two weeks, the water started to clear and I even saw frogs that I had never noticed before! Thanks team vdvelde, and apologies for my impatience!
Patrick Müller
Plants are growing much better now and water is crystal clear
Purchased: POND SUBSTRATE pond substrate - 40 liters
Last year I had a landscaper install a plant filter at my swimming pond, recommending lava and some plants from the local garden center. Unfortunately, things went completely wrong; the plants died one by one and I suffered an algae infestation. After contacting customer service, I was advised to replace the lava with pond substrate and order some more plants. Now, several months later, the plants are growing well, and my filter is finally free of algae.
Fenna Schmidt
My little city pond
Purchased: Complete Pond Package - S - Red
I had been dreaming of having a pond in my urban garden for some time, but it always seemed like such a hassle. Online I found a complete package and decided to take the gamble, although I was skeptical about the quality of plants sent through the mail. But to my surprise, everything was delivered neatly and well-packaged. Within no time I had my pond set up. To my delight, after only two months I saw the first water lily bloom, and as icing on the cake I discovered salamanders in my pond. No idea how they got there, but it only adds to the joy. Truly enjoying it!
Susi Werner
A must for anyone with a pond (large or small)
Purchased: Simons Pond Advice Book
This book completely meets my expectations. A great guide with lots of great tips on pond construction, pond plants and design.
Highly recommended purchase on my part.
Great book!
Jules Chabot
Blue lily: beautiful!
Purchased: Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen
Thank you very much for the generous delivery of the swamp iris "Blue Lis".
The new plants have been planted and I am curious to see if they will bloom this year.
There is good news about the water lily "Blue Queen": It is also blooming here in blue - and how beautiful!
Bart Timmermans
Removing soil sludge without a vacuum cleaner
Purchased: Soil Dirt Pond Removal Package - M
After years of accumulation by fish, quite a bit of silt had accumulated in my pond.
At first I thought about a pond vacuum cleaner, but after contacting customer service I opted for the bottom debris removal package. I was skeptical, especially because the water became murky the first week. But after a month, the silt has reduced considerably. No hassle with a vacuum cleaner, and great results!
I am a fan.
Johanna Brink
water lilies for more biodiversity
As lovers of greenery, we were looking for a sustainable addition to our project. Van der Velde's water lilies were a hit! With DROP & GROW, it was really simple: plant and enjoy. We asked for different varieties and this was no problem either. Delivery was perfect. Within a week we already saw leaves above water, and meanwhile there are several flowers blooming. Both we and our customer are very enthusiastic.
Raphael Blanchard
Oxygen plants save my fish
Purchased: Oxygen Plants Pond Package - L
My fish were gasping for air, so I was looking for an air pump. Then I read that oxygen plants could also solve this problem. I ordered the package that fit my pond, and now my fish are swimming around carefree again. Additional plus: my pond water is much clearer. Fish happy, me happy!
Greta Schultze
Very happy with my small pond
Purchased: Complete Pond Package - XS
This handy kit helped me set up my mini pond quickly. Everything you need is included! The service and advice were top notch, much better than at the garden center where no one really knows anything.
Maria Maes
From maintenance to an organic swimming pond
Purchased: Complete Plant Filter Package - L
I was tired of constantly cleaning the pump, so I decided to convert my pond to an organic swimming pond. With the plant filter package from vdvelde.com, it worked out perfectly! Now I enjoy a beautiful, natural filter and lovely swimming water.
BACTA CLEAR & INSTA CLEAN
BACTA CLEAR + INSTA CLEAN - 5 liters
- For 1,000 to 10,000 L
- Prevents and combats floating and filamentous algae
- Removes silt and stabilizes KH, GH and PH
- 100% eco: quickly clear water, safe for people, plants and animals
BACTA CLEAR + INSTA CLEAN - 10 liters.
- For 10,000 to 20,000 L
- Removes silt, prevents duckweed and stabilizes KH, GH and PH
- 100% eco: quickly clear water, safe for people, plants and animals
Clear Pond Kit
Clear your pond naturally with plants
Soil silt and algae can quickly turn your pond from a clear paradise into a murky swamp. But with our Pond Clearer Package, keeping your pond clear becomes a breeze. This package includes a trio of carefully selected oxygen plants along with a bottle of Bacta Clear. This combination works seamlessly together to not only make the water crystal clear, but also repel algae and maintain water quality. The oxygen plants in this package do more than just look pretty. As soon as you throw them into the water, they sink to the bottom where they root themselves and spread throughout the pond. They are a natural solution against algae by enriching the water with oxygen, which is essential for a healthy pond. And then there's Bacta Clear. This clever remedy converts harmful substances into harmless ones, keeping your pond water not only clear, but also biologically balanced. No hassle with chemicals or complicated equipment; add our Pond Making Clear Package to your pond and watch nature do the work, while you sit back and enjoy the clear view.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cloudy/dark color may occur because INSTA CLEAN releases sludge from the pond bottom, which is then broken down by the bacteria of BACTA CLEAR. If there is insufficient aquatic plants present to absorb the released waste, the water may become temporarily cloudy. This is a normal process and usually disappears within +/- 10 days.
To prevent this cloudy color from returning, it is important to set up the pond correctly. A layer of 5 to 10 cm of porous substrate on the pond bottom is essential. In addition, sufficient aquatic plants should be present, such as marsh plants, oxygen plants and water lilies. These ensure that the bacteria can do their work optimally and help to prevent the cloudy/dark color in the future.
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. Discover how to do this? Do our pond check.
Why isn't your pond clear?
A question often asked, "Why isn't my pond clear?" Cloudy water in a pond can have several causes, such as excess algae or a deficiency of beneficial pond bacteria. Whether you want to make a green pond clear or keep a shallow pond clear, we'll give you the tips you need to achieve this result easily, quickly and completely naturally.
How is a green pond created?
A murky pond is out of balance and this can have several causes, including excessive fish stocking, not enough oxygen plants, lack of proper pond bacteria, warm weather and the presence of waste products. When the self-cleaning ability of the pond water decreases, pollutants can accumulate and stimulate the growth of floating algae, which can cause the pond to become green and cloudy. This can lead to disruption of pond plants and pond wildlife in the pond.
Clear your pond with oxygen plants
Oxygen plants are essential for any kind of pond. Not only do they help clear the green pond, but they also keep the pond algae-free. By creating a balance between oxygen plants and algae, you can prevent murky water in your pond and even achieve a clear pond without a pump, filters or water improvers.
PondHelder
VijverHelder by Velda is an effective product that ensures a crystal clear pond. It removes foul floating algae and other debris, and keeps the pond clear for a long time. With an improved composition, the action of PondHelder is now even more effective and intense. Although PondHelder performs well in keeping pond water clear, there are some limitations and drawbacks to using this product. Despite the advantages of PondHelder, there are better and more versatile options available.
The limitations of PondHelder
- Specific Operation: PondHelder focuses primarily on removing floating algae and debris, making it less versatile for general pond maintenance.
- Repeated use: For long-lasting results, PondHelder must be added regularly, which involves extra work and cost.
- Limited influence on biological balance: The product does not actively improve biological balance or promote pond plant growth.
Why switch to BACTA CLEAR?
BACTA CLEAR exceeds PondHelder in several areas, offering a more versatile and powerful pond maintenance solution:
- Comprehensive action: BACTA CLEAR goes beyond removing dirt and algae. It actively manages algae growth, efficiently breaks down organic waste and creates a healthier pond environment.
- Ease of use: BACTA CLEAR does not require complicated dosing schedules or restrictions on adding other bacteria, significantly increasing ease of use.
- Cost Savings: The broad action of BACTA CLEAR reduces the need for additional products and repeated applications, ultimately saving costs for pond owners.
Choose BACTA CLEAR for a clear and healthy pond
For pond owners looking for a comprehensive solution that is both environmentally friendly and effective, BACTA CLEAR offers the optimal choice. It combines water hardness management with active biological cleaning, making it a superior alternative for total pond management. With BACTA CLEAR, you enjoy a year-round clear and healthy pond without the complexities and limitations of other products such as PondHelder.
How BACTA CLEAR Ensures Clear Pond Water
Maintaining a pond can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintaining clear water. BACTA CLEAR offers a simple and effective solution to keep your pond water crystal clear. Below we explain how BACTA CLEAR works and the benefits it offers for your pond.
Efficient Degradation of Organic Waste.
BACTA CLEAR contains specially selected bacteria that quickly and efficiently break down organic waste, such as fish excrement and plant debris. This breakdown prevents waste from accumulating and clouding the water. This ensures a clean and clear pond.
Preventing Algae Growth
One of the biggest problems with ponds is the growth of algae, which can turn the water green and cloudy. The bacteria in BACTA CLEAR actively help prevent algae growth. They compete with algae for nutrients, reducing the opportunity for algae to grow. This results in a cleaner and healthier pond.
Improving Water Quality
BACTA CLEAR helps improve water quality by converting harmful substances such as ammonia and nitrite into less harmful nitrate. This process helps maintain a stable and safe environment for your fish and plants. Better water quality also means clearer water.
Combination with pond substrate
The bacteria in BACTA CLEAR adhere excellently to pond substrate, which increases their effectiveness. The substrate provides an ideal habitat for the bacteria, allowing them to do their job even better. This helps with continuous water filtration and maintaining clarity.
Stimulating Oxygen Plants
BACTA CLEAR converts oxygen into carbon dioxide (CO2), which is essential for the growth of oxygen plants. Healthy oxygen plants contribute to improved water quality and help keep the water clear. They absorb nutrients that would otherwise be used by algae, further reducing algal blooms.
Environmentally friendly and Sustainable
The microorganisms in BACTA CLEAR are environmentally friendly and biodegradable, which means they offer a sustainable solution for pond maintenance. You can rely on an environmentally friendly approach that is both effective and safe for your pond environment.
Conclusion
BACTA CLEAR is the ideal choice for pond owners striving for clear and healthy pond water. By efficiently breaking down organic waste, preventing algae growth, improving water quality, and supporting oxygen plants, BACTA CLEAR creates an optimal pond environment. Choose BACTA CLEAR and enjoy a crystal clear pond year-round.
Clean, Crystal Clear Pond with BACTA CLEAR
Keep your pond crystal clear and healthy with BACTA CLEAR, the natural solution against algae and cloudy water. Powerful bacteria break down organic waste, improve water quality and stimulate oxygen plant growth. Enjoy a sparkling clear pond that is the radiant centerpiece of your garden.
Clean pond
Everyone wants a clean pond that balances itself naturally, right? Our pond plants come from our own family pond plant nursery. All of our plants are carefully grown to keep your pond clean and balanced. With over 35 years of experience, we offer the best quality and provide you with the best advice for a beautiful and low maintenance pond.
Which plants provide clear pond water?
Find the best plants for the pond that provide clear pond water. They keep your pond healthy and free of algae. The best oxygen plant for your pond helps fight algae, supports a healthy environment and provides biological balance.
Top 5 oxygen plants for clear pond water
1. hornwort
2. marimo moss ball
3. elodea densa
4. water soldier
5. parrot feather