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Looking for high-quality pond clay? Discover our mineral clay that neutralizes waste products and ensures a clear pond.
Combi pond clay + pond soil - 5 liters
- Contains: minerals & annual nutrients
- For optimal growth & filtration
- Mix 1:1 for top results
pond clay 5L+ pond soil 5L+ BACTA TAB
- Contains: Minerals, nutrients and bacteria
- For optimal growth, filtration & balance
- Mix 1:1 for best results
pond clay 5L + BACTA TAB
- Contains: Minerals and bacteria
- For optimal growth, filtration and balance
- Mix 1:1 for best results
pond clay and pond soil together provide more nutritious soil, better water clarity by absorbing wastes and providing a solid foundation for plants to take root, contributing to a healthy and clear pond.
Frequently asked questions about pond clay
pond clay is a natural material rich in minerals and trace elements, essential for the health and clarity of pond water. It consists of fine clay particles derived from specific soil layers, which are known for their purifying and nourishing properties.
Yes, pond clay is essential when setting up pond baskets. It ensures that plants stay firmly in place and do not float through the pond.
In addition, pond clay is important for planting loose plugs, both in pond baskets and directly into the substrate, to increase firmness. Without pond clay , plugs cannot be properly secured, which hinders root development and slows plant growth.
In short, pond clay firmly anchors your plants and promotes healthy growth.
pond clay is ideal for setting up pond baskets and keeps aquatic plants firmly in place, allowing them to grow well. Follow these steps for using pond clay:
- Mix the pond clay with the soil, nutrients and pellets provided (if you bought plants including basket).
- Fill the pond basket with this mixture.
- Place the included plants firmly in the mixture so that they are well anchored.
- Place the basket at the specified depth in the pond.
The clay helps the plants remain stable and provides a good foundation for healthy growth in the pond.
Yes, our pond clay is 100% natural and completely safe for fish. As fish root in the clay, the clay may temporarily float through the water, making the water a bit murkier. However, this is only short-lived; within a few days the clay will naturally sink back to the bottom and restore water clarity, with no lasting effect on you or your fish.
A murky pond after planting can occur because pond clay becomes loose when the baskets are placed in the water. This causes fine particles in the clay to temporarily float through the water, making the water cloudy. Don't worry: after a few days, the clay will naturally sink back to the bottom, restoring water clarity.
Yes, the pond clay comes in granular form. This granular structure makes it easier for the clay to be distributed in the pond basket and stay better around the roots, which increases plant stability. In addition, the granular form prevents the clay from dissolving directly in the water, which helps keep the pond clear during planting. The pellets sink to the bottom faster when they are released, which helps maintain water quality.
With all aquatic plants that include basket, you receive everything you need to set up the pond basket: pond clay, soil, cover gravel and fertilizer. You can easily mix these supplies and place the included plants firmly in the mixture. For pond plants supplied as loose plugs as, these materials are not included.
Use of pond clay
- Mix the aquatic plants Clay 1:1 with the aquatic plants Soil;
- Fill your pond basket to about 2 inches below the rim with this mixture;
- You can place up to 4 aquatic plants in one pond basket.
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