Location
Home / Pond Supplies & More / Treatments / Beneficial Bacteria / Dry Beneficial Bacteria

Dry Beneficial Bacteria

Help your goldfish or koi pond stay healthy by using beneficial bacteria to reduce fish waste, green water and scum. Excess nutrients can build up and cause unwanted odor and poor water quality. Help the filter in your pond control algae and algae blooms with our beneficial bacteria. Browse the best prices from Microbe-Lift, Aquascape, Pond Care, Aquameds and more at the best prices.

Dry Beneficial Bacteria

Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate is a dry water treatment that helps to provide clean, clear, and healthy water conditions, significantly reducing pond maintenance. Each container of Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate is packed full of eight pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria and is completely safe for fish, plants, pets, and wildlife. Our Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate will effectively reduce fish waste, organic plant material, sludge, and excess nutrients in your pond, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your water feature and less time maintaining it. Our bacteria contains a 3 billion CFU per ounce potency, ensuring consistently effective treatment, and the included marigold and vitamin B help to bring out the natural colors of your fish while maintaining proper fish health. 

Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria - Dry

Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria - Dry

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
98925
4.4 Ounces
26,000 gallons
98948
8.8 Ounces
52,000 gallons
98949
1.1 lb
104,000 gallons
98950
7 lbs
660,400 gallons
30407
9 lbs
870,000 gallons

Specially formulated to accelerate the breakdown of leaves, small branches, and other accumulated dead organic waste. Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner reduces buildup of dead leaves and residual organic sediment. Simply toss water soluble packets directly into the pond. Each packet contain cellulase enzymes and hyper cellulase-producing bacteria. Spring is the prime season for cleaning and revitalizing your pond after the cold and harsh winter months.  No water temperature restrictions. 

  • Helps to jump start your pond in the spring
  • Reduces buildup of dead leaves and residual organic sediment
  • 8 pre-measured packets - simply toss into your pond
  • Natural, nontoxic and noncaustic
Spring/Summer Cleaner Application Rates
Pond Size (Gallons) 1st Week 2nd Week 3rd Week 4th Week
80 - 500 1 bag 1 bag 1 bag 1 bag
501 - 1,000 2 bags 1 bag 2 bags 1 bags
1,001 - 1,500 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags
Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner

Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner

  SKU Size
56265
(8) 2 oz soluble bags

This all season powder formulation in convenient easy to dose water soluble packets contains beneficial pond bacteria, designed for year around use in koi ponds and water gardens. It contains pulverized barley straw powder, offering the benefits of using both pond bacteria and barley straw. It is also a cold water formulation which can be used in water temperatures as low as 35°F, making it a true all season formula.

  • Easy to dose 1 oz water soluble packets
  • Breaks down bottom sludge, leaves and fish waste
  • Reduces ammonia, nitrites, nitrates & phosphates
  • Reduces murky water caused by organic wastes
  • Works in cold water down to 35° F

Webb's Water Gardens All-Season Pond Bacteria with Barley - 1 oz Water Soluble Packets

Webb's Water Gardens All-Season Pond Bacteria with Barley - 1 oz Water Soluble Packets

  SKU Sizes
27584
12, 24 & 70/75 count

This unique all-natural water treatment is designed to help keep pond water clean and clear. It contains a proprietary blend of all-natural enzyme-producing bacteria along with ingredients to buffer your water and help keep rocks and waterfalls clean. The strong combination of products will help keep your water feature looking its best. Bacteria blend is effective at breaking down waste and sludge buildup. Additive to help prevent buildup on rocks, waterfalls and in streams. Additive to bind phosphates, buffer pH and help settling of particles.

  • Breaks down waste and sludge buildup
  • Helps prevent buildup on rocks, waterfalls and streams
  • Controls phosphates
  • 1 oz treats 500 gallons (1 oz scoop included)

Directions for use:

Apply when water temps are at least 50°F. Apply 2 oz per 1,000 gallons of pond water weekly (1 oz scoop included). For problem ponds, apply 2 oz per 1,000 gallons of pond water TWICE weekly until control is achieved, then resume to weekly applications.

*When rocks, waterfalls and streams need a more thorough cleaning, use Webb's Water Gardens Rock & Waterfall Cleaner.

Webb's Water Gardens 3-in-1 Pond Blend

Webb's Water Gardens 3-in-1 Pond Blend

  SKU
28062

Beneficial bacteria keeps your pond clean and your fish healthy!

Pond Support is a concentrate dry beneficial bacteria that removes bottom sludge and deadly hydrogen sulfide and its bad odor. Plus, Pond Support's unique slow release oxygen formula improves life supporting oxygen throughout your pond. Helps keep your pond clear and reduce phosphate levels and unwanted nutrients.

  • Removes toxins, promoting healthy and faster fish growth
  • Clears pond water nature's way
  • Dissolves organic sludge caused by bird droppings and fish waste
  • Stabilizes pH, adds life supporting carbonates
  • Stimulates the "beneficial bacteria" in your filter for peak performance
  • Reduces ammonia, nitrites and phosphates
  • Safe for pets, plants and wildlife
Application Rates
Initial DoseAdd 2 oz. per 1,000 gallons of pond water
MaintenanceAdd 1 oz. per 1,000 gallons of pond water every other week until the pond water temperature drops below 50°F
Some ponds may need treatments once per week until desired results are achieved.
If applicable, turn off U.V. for the first 48 hours after application.
Mix Pond Support with 1-2 gallons of pond water, stir vigorously and scatter across the surface of the pond or pour into the waterfall or skimmer basket or near the outlet of the filter. You want the product to circulate through the pond water.
Aqua Meds Pond Support

Aqua Meds Pond Support

  Icons SKU Size Treats (up to)
78057
2 lbs
32,000 gal (2,500 gal for 5+ months)
78058
5 lbs
80,000 gal (6,000 gal for 6+ months)
78042
24 lbs
-

Clears Pond Water of Organic Debris

Organic Control digests unwanted organic debris and reduces excessive nutrient content that contributes to organic matter and enhances filtration. Organic Control also stabilizes water quality, thus improving pond conditions for aquatic life.

  • Digests suspended unwanted organic debris
  • Removes hydrogen sulfide and odors
  • Breaks down attached organic debris
  • Safe for fish, plants, wildlife, pets and pond keepers
Aqua Meds Organic Application Dosage
One ounce (spoon enclosed) for every 1,000 gallons of pond water. Mix the proper dosage with 4 to 5 gallons of clean pond water and spread around the edge of the water.
For larger ponds, mix half the dosage in 4 to 5 gallons of clean pond water and spread across one half of the pond, mix the other half dosage and spread across the other half of your pond.
Aqua Meds Organic Control

Aqua Meds Organic Control

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
78072
1 lbs
16,000 gallons
78073
2 lbs
32,000 gallons

MICROBE-LIFT/Professional Blend Dry packets contain cellulase enzymes, hyper cellulase producing bacteria and a cold weather bacteria (psychrophile) to accelerate the breakdown of leaves, small twigs, sediment and other accumulated dead organic waste. MICROBE-LIFT/Professional Blend Dry can be used as a stand-alone product, combined with our Liquid MICROBE-LIFT/Professional Blend Liquid (PBL) in the spring, or used in winter as well.

  • Cuts costs by eliminating the chance of using excess product.
  • Eliminates handling and dusting.
  • Costs only pennies a day.
  • Easy to use premeasured packets.
  • Dissolves within 5 minutes after placing in water.
  • Unique packet material will keep from sticking together in high humidity.
Basic Application Rates
Pond Size (Gallons) 1st Application (2 oz packets) Next 4 Weeks (Once per week) (2 oz packets) Maintenance (Once per month) (2 oz packets)
80 - 500 1
1 1
501 - 1000 2 2 2
1001 - 5,000 3 3 3
5,001 - 7,500 4 4 4
7,501 - 10,000 5 5 5
Microbe-Lift Professional Blend Dry

Microbe-Lift Professional Blend Dry

  SKU Size Packets
21085
2 oz.
50 pc.
21088
8 Ounces
25 pc.
21086
2 oz.
100 pc.
34127
2 Ounces
200 pc.
21087
8 oz.
50 pc.

Pond Bottom and Filter Cleaner

Aquascape Bacteria Bubble Tabs contain 8 pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria, including enzymes. This combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond, providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions.

Keeps pond water clean and clear

  • Maintains a balanced ecosystem
  • Reduces pond maintenance
  • Contains 8 strains of bacteria
  • Safe for fish, plants or animals that may drink pond water
  • Over 500 million CFU bacteria count per tablet
Aquascape Bacteria Bubble Tabs Dosage
Add to the area of the pond with the most circulation or directly into problem areas. Water temperature must be at least 50°F
One tablet treats up to 100 gallons of water.
For new ponds or after winter, treat 2 times per week for the first 2 weeks
After initial treatment, use a maintenance dose of 1 tablet per 100 gallons weekly for the remainder of the season
Aquascape Bacteria Bubble Tabs

Aquascape Bacteria Bubble Tabs

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
98951
36 count
3600 gallons
98930
72 count
7200 gallons

Gives you all the benefits of Arctic and Summer Blend, in one specially formulated dry concentrate.

Dual Blend will improve the efficiency of your filter, regardless of its size, by adding in reducing the heavy Bio-load during the summer months. Plus, it will give your filter the extra boost it needs to keep your pond water non-toxic during those hot summer spikes of ammonia and nitrite, by removing excess ammonia and aiding in reducing fish waste.

  • Removes Ionized Ammonia & Toxic Unionized Ammonia
  • Removes toxic nitrites and nitrates
  • Works in very cold water (as low as 35 F)
  • Reduces bottom sludge build-up all year
  • Helps maintain a healthy immune system
  • Reduces spring clean-up
  • 100% Natural, No Chemicals, safe for pets & wildlife
Directions Start treating when water temperature drops to 55 degrees F
First Dosage 4 grams every 1000 Gal, every day for 4 days.
Maintenance 4 grams every 1000 Gal, every other week.


Dilute Dual Blend in a bucket of pond water and add to pond. Cold winters make it difficult to mix in pond water, chlorine free "tap water" can be used. For chlorine-treated tap water, use bottled water.

Aqua Meds Dual Blend

Aqua Meds Dual Blend

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
78090
2 lbs.
10,000 Gallons

Reduce DEADLY Water Borne Bacteria in your pond.

Aqua MedZyme Dry reduces the deadly bacteria in your pond by starving them to death. These deadly bacteria live in every koi fish pond, causing life threatening bacterial infections attacking koi when they are stressed, causing thousands of fish deaths each year. Aqua MedZyme Dry consumes the same food that Aeromonas, Pseudsomonas live on and starves them to numbers so low they become harmless to your koi & pond fish.

  • Renders deadly ulcer causing Aeromonas, Pseudomonas harmless to your fish
  • Treats pond water as low as 40°F 
  • Great for early spring & late fall treatments
  • Can be stored at room temperature
  • Does NOT contain chemicals, antibiotics or medications
  • Safe for filters, plants, pets and wildlife
AquaMeds MedZyme Dry Concentrate Application Rates
Pond Size Dosage
100-2,500 gallons First Dose 1 Tbsp. (scoop) every three days for three treatments, then 1 Tbsp. each week for two weeks
Maintenance ONE HALF tablespoon every other week
2,501-5,000 gallons First Dose 1 Tbsp. (scoop) every three days for three treatments, then 1 Tbsp. each week for two weeks
5,001-10,000 gallons First Dose Double the dosage.
Maintenance ONE tablespoon every other week
Aqua Meds MedZyme DC Dry Concentrate

Aqua Meds MedZyme DC Dry Concentrate

  Icons SKU Size Treats (up to)
78046
1 lb
125,000 gallons
78047
2 lbs
250,000 gallons
78048
24 lbs
-

All Natural Pond Treatment by the Scott Aerator Company promotes and maintains clean, clear water in large ponds and lakes. It helps eliminate muck as it simultaneously reduces nitrates, phosphates, and odors.

All Natural Pond Treatment contains a blend of five beneficial pond bacteria and pulverized barley straw powder to naturally eliminate murky water and bottom-sludge (muck). It also contains multiple species of cold-water bacteria that can perform in water temperatures as low as 35° F, making it a true all-season formula.

This treatment is formulated with 100% natural ingredients and contains no harsh chemicals. Packaged in convenient, pre-measured, 8-ounce, water-soluble packets, it eliminates the hassles of applying loose powders. Simply throw the desired number of packets directly into your pond. They dissolve within minutes and are totally safe for swimmers, pets and fish.

Recommended dose rate: 5 pounds (10 packets) per surface acre of water every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on pond condition.

Packaged in 25-pound pails containing 50 packets each. Proudly made in the USA!

Scott Aerator All Natural Pond Treatment

Scott Aerator All Natural Pond Treatment

  SKU Size
040005
25 Lb. / 50 - 8 Ounces Packs

Custom bacterial strains clear pond water by consuming dissolved organics. Simply toss in appropriate number of 8 ounce water soluble packets each month for clear, clean water year round. Safe for fish, plants, livestock and pets.

Application Rates
Pond Size (surface acres)Dosage Rate (every two weeks)Months of Treatment
1/4 acre1 packet6
1/2 acre2 packets3
3/4 acre3 packets2
1 acre4 packets1-1/2
Atlantic Typhoon Pond Clarifier

Atlantic Typhoon Pond Clarifier

  SKU Size Weight Dosage Treats
TPWCP06
(12) - 8oz. Packets
6 lbs
1 packet per ¼ acre every two weeks
¼ acre pond for 6 months
TPWCP24
(48) - 8oz. Packets
24 lbs
4 packets per acre every two weeks
1 acre pond for 12 months

Concentrated bacteria in 3 ounce slow release tablets with double the colony forming units (CFUs) per gram, Pond Clarifier Plus Trace Minerals accelerates organic removal and improves overall pond health. Safe for fish, plants, livestock and pets.

Application Rates
ModelSizeDosageTreats
TPWPP0632 Tablets 6 lbs.2 tablets per 1/4 acre every 2 weeks1/4 acre pond for 8 months
TPWPP24128 Tablets 24 lbs.8 tablets per acre every 2 weeks1 acre pond for 8 months
Atlantic Typhoon Pond Clarifier +TM

Atlantic Typhoon Pond Clarifier +TM

  SKU Size Weight Dosage Treats
TPWPP06
(32) - 3oz. Tablets
6 lbs
2 tablets per ¼ acre per month
¼ acre pond for 16 months
TPWPP24
(128) - 3oz. Tablets
24 lbs
8 tablets per acre per month
1 acre pond for 16 months

Easy to throw ½ ounce sludge eliminating tablets rapidly dissolve muck comprised of decomposing vegetation and fish waste. Plant and fish safe, perfect for wading and swimming areas. When regularly applied as directed to the shoreline, tablets can remove up to 5 inches of sludge per year.

Application Rates
Shoreline (area in sq.ft.)Every two weeksMonths of Treatment
1000 sq.ft.16 tablets6
2000 sq.ft.32 tablets3
3000 sq.ft.48 tablets2
4000 sq.ft.64 tablets1-1/2
Atlantic Typhoon Sludge Remover Tablets

Atlantic Typhoon Sludge Remover Tablets

  SKU Size Weight Dosage Treats
TPWSR06
(192) - ½oz. Tablets
6 lbs
16 tablets per 1000 sq. ft.
1,000 sq. ft. for 6 months
TPWSR24
(768) - ½oz. Tablets
24 lbs
64 tablets per 4000 sq. ft.
4,000 sq. ft. for 6 months
  • Quickly eliminates organic sludge and muck
  • Easy-to-use water soluble packs make it easy to spot-treat or treat hard to reach areas
  • Doses the sludge layer directly
  • All active ingredients with no harmful fillers or binders
  • Slowly releases oxygen to maximize sludge reduction
  • Added macrobiotics and carbon source
One pack treats approximately 250 sq/ft
Aquascape Lake Sludge Remover Packs

Aquascape Lake Sludge Remover Packs

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
40017
192 Packs - 4 lb bucket
48,000 sq. ft.
40018
384 Packs - 8 lb bucket
96,000 sq. ft.
40019
1,152 Packs - 24 lb bucket
288,000 sq. ft.

Pond Cleaner Dry is specially formulated to keep a pond re-seeded with Biological Bacteria. Use Pond Cleaner weekly to improve the overall pond ecosystem leading toward a cleaner and healthier pond. Pond Cleaner neutralizes and removes high levels of Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrates. Pond Cleaner Dry works best when given time for the germination process to take place. Allow 1-2 weeks for complete Biological filtration to take effect. 

  • Excellent Water Clarifier
  • Seeds Biological Filtration
  • Removes Ammonia, Nitrite, & Nitrate
Blue Thumb Pond Cleaner - Dry

Blue Thumb Pond Cleaner - Dry

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
PB2132
8 Ounces
8,000 Gallons
PB2149
2 lbs.
32,000 gallons
PB2156
6 lbs.
96,000 gallons
PB2163
25 lbs.
400,000 gallons

This all season powder formulation in convenient easy to dose water soluble packets contains beneficial pond bacteria, designed for year around use in lakes, koi ponds and water gardens. It contains pulverized barley straw powder, offering the benefits of using both pond bacteria and barley straw. It is also a cold water formulation which can be used in water temperatures as low as 35°F, making it a true all season formula.

  • Easy to dose 8 oz water soluble packets
  • Breaks down bottom sludge, leaves and fish waste
  • Reduces ammonia, nitrites, nitrates & phosphates
  • Reduces murky water caused by organic wastes
  • Works in cold water down to 35° F
Webb's Water Gardens All-Season Pond & Lake Bacteria with Barley - 8 oz Water Soluble Packets

Webb's Water Gardens All-Season Pond & Lake Bacteria with Barley - 8 oz Water Soluble Packets

  Icons SKU Sizes
27614
5, 10 & 25 lbs

If you want your pond all clear then pick up some AllClear. AllClear is a natural bacteria and enzyme pond clarifier pond treatment to clear water, remove organic material, seed filters, remove ammonia and improve oxygen levels. Use AllClear to treat pond water weekly (1 oz. Per 1000 Gallons) to keep pond water clear and trouble free all season long.

AllClear bacteria strains are developed from over 40 years of application in large scale aquaculture hatcheries that contain hundreds of thousands of aquatic species in one pond alone. We have applied that knowledge to all our bacteria and enzyme products to develop products that can not only clean your pond quickly but also be 100% safe for aquatic life while doing its work.

  • All Clear Pond Clarifier Features & Benefits:
  • Natural Bacteria & Enzyme Pond Cleaner
  • Permanently Removes Organic Matter Such As Uneaten Fish Food, Leaves & Twigs
  • Super Concentrated Formula For Designed To Treat More Water For Less
  • Safe For All Aquatic Life
  • 1 oz. Treats 1000 Gallons Per Week
SuperNatural AllClear Pond Clarifier

SuperNatural AllClear Pond Clarifier

  SKU
354001

Remember when your pond was new and clear and you thought it would stay that way forever? Now its dirty and smelly and you aren’t sure what to do. Don’t sweat it, we’ve got you covered with NewPond. As the name implies, NewPond helps old ponds look new again. SuperNatural NewPond is a natural bacteria and enzyme product fortified with a new aquatic technology that helps maintain maximum clarity longer. Just apply 1 oz. weekly for every 1,500 gallons of pond water present.

NewPond bacteria strains are developed from over 40 years of application in large scale aquaculture hatcheries that contain hundreds of thousands of fish in one pond alone. We have applied that knowledge to all our bacteria and enzyme products to develop products that can not only clean your pond quickly but also be 100% safe for aquatic life while doing its work.

    NewPond Pond Clarifier Features & Benefits:
  • Clarifies Water & Removes Stains
  • Maximum Clarity With Every Treatment
  • Provides Long Term, Natural Clarification of Pond Water
  • Safe For All Aquatic Life
  • 1 oz. Treats 1,500 Gallons Per Week
SuperNatural NewPond Water Clarifier

SuperNatural NewPond Water Clarifier

  SKU
354101
Universal Pond Supply
Quick Store Search
© 2024 Universal Pond Supply, all rights reserved worldwide.
Kryptronic eCommerce, Copyright 1999-2024 Kryptronic, Inc. - https://kryptronic.com/ [0.098166 / 4.576538]