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Quickly clears cloudy water. Works by causing suspended particles in pond water to clump together and fall to the pond bottom where they can be vacuumed or removed by filtration.

Water Clarifiers & Defoamers

The NEXT generation of pond water clarifiers! 

New double strength Clear Shine treats three times as much pond water as other brands. Restores your pond water to a brilliant shine and increases the efficiency of your filter.

  • Removes tiny suspended cloud particles and organic debris
  • Most ponds will begin to clear within 24 hrs
  • Increases the efficiency of your mechanical filter
  • Even more effective when applied two days after treating with Aqua Meds Pond Support or Organic Control
Aqua Meds Clear Shine Application Rates
Add One Ounce of Clear Shine for every 2,000 gallons of pond water. Mix Clear Shine with one gallon of pond water BEFORE adding it to your pond.
Add to TOP of waterfall or in your skimmer. If a second treatment is needed, wait 24 hours before applying. For ponds over 8,000 gallons DO NOT add more than 4 ounces per treatment.
Aqua Meds Clear Shine

Aqua Meds Clear Shine

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
78075
16 oz
32,000 gallons
78076
32 oz
64,000 gallons
78077
1 gallon
256,000 gallons

This is scientifically blended to quickly clear cloudy or discolored pond water fast. Rapid Clear goes to work clumping suspended debris, also referred to as flocculation. Most ponds will be crystal clear within 24 hrs. Rapid Clear is a great way to increase the efficiency of existing mechanical filtration. The convenient pump bottle makes for quick, easy and accurate dosing.

Aquascape Rapid Clear Dosage
Add to the area of the pond with the most circulation. Wait 48 hours before re-application.
One pump treats up to 100 gallons of water.
Aquascape Rapid Clear Flocculant

Aquascape Rapid Clear Flocculant

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
98879
8 oz
5,000 gallons
96049
16 oz
10,000 gallons
96007
1 gallon
80,000 gallons
30412
1 gallon
96,000 gallons
40006
32 oz
20,000 gallons

Clears cloudy pond water fast in your water garden

Maintains crystal-clear pond water. Quickly clears cloudy pond water. Helps filters function more efficiently. Works by causing tiny suspended cloud particles in pond water to clump together. The clusters quickly fall to the bottom. Use Pond Zyme Plus or EcoFix along with Accu-Clear for incomparable pond cleanliness.

API Pond Accu-Clear Application Rates
1 teaspoon treats1/4 cup treats
50 gallons of pond water 600 gallons of pond water
Before using Accu-Clear, make certain that the pond has vigorous aeration via a fountain, waterfall or aeration device. During hot summer months, pond water contains very little oxygen. In sunlight, algae and submerged plants produce oxygen, and in some cases may be the major source of oxygen in the pond. However, submerged plants and algae consume oxygen at night. Organic matter also consumes oxygen while decomposing. When organic matter is removed by the filter or settles to the bottom of the pond, the oxygen level may drop to harmful levels if adequate aeration is not provided. Therefore, when using Accu-Clear during the warm summer months, adequate aeration is required to avoid fish death. Do not shut off pond pumps or aeration devices at night. Aeration must be provided for pond life at all times. When used as directed, Accu-Clear is non-toxic to fish and plants. If adequate aeration is provided, oxygen levels will not drop to harmful levels.
DO NOT OVERDOSE
API Pond Accu-Clear

API Pond Accu-Clear

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
05142
16 oz
4,800 gallons
07142
32 oz
9,600 gallons
03142
64 oz
19,200 gallons
09142
1 gallon
38,400 gallons

Fast Acting Bacterial Pond Clarifier

A bacterial based pond clarifier that quickly clears murky, cloudy water and keeps it clean and clear through natural bacterial action. This triple action formula acts fast - clears pond water and breaks down sludge and offers a long term solution to un-clear pond water.

PondCare Simply-Clear Application Rates
Initial Dose or Quick Clean-Up Add 2 oz. per 250 gallons twice a week for 2 weeks
Maintenance DoseAdd 1 oz. per 250 gallons every 2 weeks
End of Season Dose Add 2oz. per 250 gallons twice a week for 2 weeks
API Pond Simply Clear

API Pond Simply Clear

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
02248
16 oz
4,000 gallons
07248
32 oz
8,000 gallons
04248
64 oz
16,000 gallons
09248
1 gallon
32,000 gallons

Water Clarifier quickly clumps contaminants so they can be easily removed by filtration. Will not harm pond life and plants (when used as directed). Remove clumps of contaminants from pond bottom with a fine mesh net or pond vacuum. Pond filters will also remove some of the debris.Treat in the morning for the best results.

Tetra Water Clarifier Application Rates
10ml1/4 cup
treats 50 gallons of pond water treats 300 gallons of pond water
Dilute the proper dosage in a bucket of water. Pour the diluted mixture into the pond evenly along the edges and in the middle. Stir the water with hose spray or stick to further distribute the solution throughout the pond.
Provide continuous aeration to the pond with fountain, waterfall or air pump while using this product.
Re-dose as required, allowing 3 days between treatments using 1/2 dosage. 10 ml for every 100 gallons of pond water.
When using this product, Carbonate Hardness should be maintained at a level greater than or equal to 1-2 DH. If in doubt about your water's hardness, perform a 20% water change. Be sure to use AquaSafe water conditioner any time you add water to the pond. Do not use more frequently than every 3 days to avoid excessively stressing the fish. Provide adequate aeration.
Tetra Water Clarifier

Tetra Water Clarifier

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
16393
8.45 oz
1,250 gallons
16397
16.9 oz
2,500 gallons

Water Clarifier

A proprietary formulation (polymeric blend) used to coagulate suspended solids in the pond water. After use, particles in the water settle to the bottom of the pond and/or filter out through the filter system.

  • Clears cloudy water
  • Safe for aquatic life and plants
  • Attracts suspended particles
  • Improves filtration
Microbe-Lift Flocculant Plus Dosage
Pond Size (gallons) Dosage
Any Add 1 oz. per 1,000 gallons of cloudy water
After the milky-haze period, conditions should clear within 12 to 24 hours.
Dosage may be repeated if necessary.

Cannot ship when temperatures are freezing

Microbe-Lift Flocculant Plus

Microbe-Lift Flocculant Plus

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
20210
16 oz
16,000 gallons
20211
32 oz
32,000 gallons
20212
1 gallon
128,000 gallons

Laguna Clear Fast contains a special fast-acting formula that quickly clears cloudy or discoloured pond water and eliminates pea-soup-like water conditions. It also helps clump debris, making it easier for removal by mechanical filtration. Clear Fast is safe for fish and plants.

       Dosing Instructions: 

  • Use 50 mL per 265 U.S. gal. of pond water when water is clouded. Use the doser cap provided for an accurate measurement. Note: The recommended dosage yields the best results. Overdosing will not improve the effectiveness. However, if the cloud remains after a 24 hour period, then a second dose may be required. For pond water treatment only.
Warning: During hot weather or warm water temperatures, strong aeration is recommended to avoid fish stress due to oxygen depletion that may result in fish loss. With proper filtration and aeration Clear Fast is safe and effective.

Laguna Clear Fast

Laguna Clear Fast

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
11871
16 oz.
2,500 gallons
Use on a daily basis to keep ponds clean, clear and healthy

Aquascape Maintain for Ponds combines our most effective pond water treatments into one powerful formulation to successfully keep ponds clean, clear, healthy, and maintenance-free. This easy-to-use water treatment contains a powerful blend of beneficial bacteria, phosphate binder, flocculent, and pond detoxifier. The bacteria blend includes lithotrophic, heterotrophic, and photosynthetic bacteria strains, keeping pond water healthy, beautiful, and safe for pond fish. The included phosphate binder locks up excess nutrients that could otherwise cause issues with water quality, and the flocculent quickly clears cloudy water by clumping suspended debris. A pond water detoxifier is added to the formulation to remove and detoxify chlorine, chloramine, heavy-metals, and other toxins, making your pond water safe for fish and plants.

  • Keeps ponds clean, clear, healthy, and maintenance-free
  • Combines our most effective pond treatments into one powerful formulation
  • Includes a powerful blend beneficial bacteria, phosphate binder, flocculent, and detoxifier
  • Safe for fish and plants

Treat once weekly for maintenance. During spring start-up or for new ponds, treat twice weekly for two weeks.

Aquascape Water Treatment Chart
Bottle Size1 Pump Treats1 Bottle Treats
8 oz.100 Gal.5,000 Gal.
16 oz.100 Gal.10,000 Gal.
32 oz.100 Gal.20,000 Gal.
1 Gal.600 Gal.80,000 Gal.
Aquascape Maintain for Ponds

Aquascape Maintain for Ponds

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
96057
8 oz.
5,000 gal
96058
16 oz.
10,000 gal
96059
32 oz.
20,000 gal
96060
1 Gal.
80,000 gal
Use to clear unsightly water conditions, including cloudy and discolored water

Aquascape Clear for Ponds contains a concentrated formulation of ingredients designed to eliminate unsightly water conditions, solving even the most stubborn water quality problems. The specialized formulation contains a blend of clarifiers designed to clear cloudy or discolored water and reduce debris that attaches to rocks and gravel. Clear for Ponds also contains a powerful phosphate binder to lock up excess nutrients that may otherwise cause water quality problems. 
  • Clears cloudy or discolored water
  • Reduces debris that attaches to rocks and gravel
  • Contains a phosphate binder to prevent water quality issues
  • Safe for fish and plants

Treat once weekly for maintenance. During spring start-up or for dirty ponds, treat twice weekly for two weeks.

Aquascape Water Treatment Chart
Bottle Size1 Pump Treats1 Bottle Treats
8 oz.100 Gal.5,000 Gal.
16 oz.100 Gal.10,000 Gal.
32 oz.100 Gal.20,000 Gal.
1 Gal.600 Gal.80,000 Gal.
Aquascape Clear for Ponds

Aquascape Clear for Ponds

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
96065
8 oz.
5,000 gal
96066
16 oz.
10,000 gal
96067
32 oz.
20,000 gal
96068
1 Gal.
80,000 gal

QuickClear restores brilliant clarity to water clouded by sediment or organics by causing particles to clump together and drop to the bottom. Once out of suspension, debris can be easily filtered or vacuumed out. Aeration recommended to maintain oxygen levels for fish especially in hot weather.

  • Flocculent clears pond water fast
  • Use to clear water after heavy rains or prolonged heat spells
  • Clumps particles in the water column
Application Rate: Apply 1 oz per 500 gallons every three days until pond becomes clear.

For Best Results: Apply QuickClear to the area of greatest circulation to ensure the product will be dispersed throughout the entire pond.
Atlantic QuickClear Water Clarifier

Atlantic QuickClear Water Clarifier

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
WTQC16
16 oz.
8,000 gal
WTQC32
32 oz.
16,000 gal

UltraClear® Super Strength Treatment is designed for clarifying ponds with severe water quality issues. Mats of long filaments and scum that float on the pond surface are the source of pond clarity problems. These mats often break apart quite easily, which means that they may sometimes be difficult to remove with a net. Break-up and decay also causes undesirable suspended solids that can't be easily removed from the water. UltraClear® SST is enriched with several types of beneficial, safe, non-pathogenic bacteria. These natural clarifiers consume nutrients that cause undesirable growth, attacking cloudy water at the source! UltraClear® SST contains the following:

  • Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which degrades starches and carbohydrates
  • Bacillus subtilis, which degrades starches, proteins, and fats
  • Bacillus licheniformis, which converts nitrate to nitrogen gas
  • Cellulomonas biazotea, which digests cellulose

Dosage Instructions

The dosage of UltraClear SST is based on the volume of water in pond. Generally, use 1 ounce for every 150 gallons of pond water.

The required frequency of product dosing will vary between once per week to once per month in most cases. If you are simply trying to prevent a problem that seems to occur each year, start dosing UltraClear SST before you have a problem, and repeat once a month during those months when you have normally experienced blooms.or growth in your pond.

If you are treating an existing problem, dose once a week until the problem is solved, then revert to dosing monthly or as needed.

For severe problems, dose daily until the pond shows improvement. That will mean that you observe a brownish look associated with decay. At this time, switch to once a week dosing. Then continue until the problem is solved, at which time you may revert to the standard monthly doses, or as needed.

You cannot harm your pond by overdosing. But remember that all biological solutions take more time to show results than would chemical techniques. By following the above dosage guidelines, you will achieve the best mix of rapid results without wasting product.

For best results, mix the required dose of UltraClear SST into a gallon of pond water, shake or mix well, then distribute the mixture around the pond. Put most of the product in the areas where you have a problem. Apply greater amounts of the product directly to areas where the problem in the worst.

UltraClear Super Strength Treatment - SST

UltraClear Super Strength Treatment - SST

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
046010
12 oz
1,800 gal
46000
32 oz
4,800 gal
46005
1 Gal
19,200 gal

UltraClear Flocculant is a chemical formulation that clears pond water by causing tiny particles to clump together (flocculation). Through flocculation, pond particles become large enough to settle by gravity to the bottom of the pond (where they can be vacuumed away) or easily filtered. Flocculant also removes phosphates from pond water. UltraClear Flocculant works in just hours, compared to UltraClear Biological Pond Clarifier, which will take days to weeks to show a satisfactory result. However, any chemical clarifier, including UltraClear Flocculant, will remove beneficial bacteria along with other pond particles. Therefore, we recommend application of UltraClear Biological Pond Clarifier after use of any chemical clarifier. Use 2 ounces of Flocculant for every 1,000 gallons of pond volume (or about 1 teaspoon for every 100 gallons of pond volume)

  • Fast Acting Formulation Works within 24 hours
  • Effective for Weeks
  • Works with all UltraClear Products
  • Not a Biological Product

Dosage Instructions:

2 oz. per 1000 gallons. Mix with one gallon of tap water then distribute evenly over pond surface. Best results are obtained with pond aeration.

Apply during late afternoon. Overnight, particles will form smaller particles that can be easily filtered out. If filtering, use a fine floss or pad filter. For severe problems reapply as many as three times within one week of first application. Reapply monthly as needed.

Chemical based clarifiers remove beneficial bacteria from the pond. Use UltraClear Biological Pond Clarifier 1 day after treating with Flocculent.

UltraClear Flocculant

UltraClear Flocculant

  SKU Treats (up to)
41220
2,000 gal
41225
6,000 gal
41230
16,000 gal
41235
64,000 gal

Scott Aerator Concentrated water clarifier works to clear up murky, cloudy water by combining and settling suspended organic and inorganic particles, making pond and lake water appear clearer. When used as recommended, this product will pull organic particles such as decaying plant material, grass clippings, leaves and fish waste to the bottom of your pond or lake. It's also effective in clearing inorganic mud and clay particles. Our formulation is safe for plants, animals and fish when used at recommended rates. This product will not harm turf grass or other plants, so you can use pond water on grass and other plants treated with fertilizers and other chemicals.

How to Apply Water Clarifier

Apply one gallon of concentrated liquid flocculant per 250,000 gallons of pond or lake water by spray or direct pour. For best results, this product should be mixed with pond or lake water prior to being sprayed over the entire surface of the pond or lake. For problem ponds, a second application may be required within 48 hours of the first dose.

Scott Aerator Concentrated Water Clarifier - Flocculant

Scott Aerator Concentrated Water Clarifier - Flocculant

  SKU Size
40150
1 Gallon

Aquascape Activated Pond Carbon successfully removes discoloration and odors in pond water. Made with bamboo carbon, a sustainable resource with the incredible ability to remove discoloration from water. Also removes chlorines and chloramines from the water which can prove harmful to pond fish. Rinse in cold running water as carbon is characteristically dusty. Position the media bag for maximum water flow through the carbon.

  • Clarifies pond water
  • Reduces pond odors and removes discolorations
  • Includes re-sealable mesh bag
  • 1 bag treats up to 800 gallons
Aquascape Activated Pond Carbon

Aquascape Activated Pond Carbon

  SKU Size Treats (up to) Includes
80000
2.2 lbs
800 gallons
Mesh Bag

It is said the secret to healthy, colorful, Japanese koi is the clay mud in which they are raised. MICROBE-LIFT/Calcium Montmorillonite Clay comes from one of the highest calcium clay deposits in the world. Calcium based clay may help your pond water to produce some of the healthiest and deep colored koi you’ve ever raised (or seen)! The koi’s markings will become brighter and more dominant.

Plastic pre-formed ponds, as well as vinyl, cement and rubber ponds, do not have any nutrients on their bottom. In the wild, carp use mud to get many of their micronutrients and minerals. MICROBE-LIFT/Calcium Montmorillonite Clay has a negative electric charge which will bind the clay particles to positively charged toxins in the water. MICROBE-LIFT/Calcium Montmorillonite Clay is not only a nutrient source for koi, it will also “polish” your pond water. The clay acts as a natural flocculent and the particles that are bound up are filtered out of the pond.

  • Provides fish nutrition through mineral ingestion
  • Improves fish color
  • Detoxifies and clarifies pond water (polishing)

Montmorillonite Clay Dosage
Pond Size (gallons)Maintenance
100 - 249 1 level teaspoon twice weekly
250 - 500 1 level tablespoon twice weekly
501 - 1,0002 level tablespoons twice weekly
Microbe-Lift Premium Montmorillonite Clay

Microbe-Lift Premium Montmorillonite Clay

  SKU Size
56313
2 lbs
56314
4 lbs
56315
6 lbs
56316
25 lbs
EasyPro Defoamer is one of the most concentrated defoamers available. This concentrated formula safely eliminates foam caused by excess proteins, certain medications or dissolved organic compounds in the water. Ideal for use in water gardens, koi ponds, fountains and statuary.
  • Concentrated formula eliminates foam created by waterfalls
  • Maintains a healthy, balanced ecosystem and reduces pond maintenance
  • Safe for use around fish, plants and pets
Application Rate: Apply 1 fl. oz. per 1,000 gallons of pond water as needed to eliminate foaming
EasyPro Concentrated Defoamer

EasyPro Concentrated Defoamer

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
63151
16 oz
16,000 gallons

Eliminates Foam in Seconds!

Microbe-Lift Defoamer gets rid of unsightly foam fast, leaving pond water clean and clear. Persistent foaming can indicate a heavy concentration of undissolved organics. Partial water changes can improve water quality which will help reduce foaming.

  • Leaves pond and fountain water clean and clear
  • For ponds and fountains of all sizes
  • Safe for fish, plants, birds and aquatic life
Microbe-Lift Defoamer Dosage
Add 1 oz. per 500 gallons of water.If foaming persists 5 minutes after initial treatment, repeat dosage until foam is gone.
Microbe-Lift Defoamer

Microbe-Lift Defoamer

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
20272
16 oz
8,000 gallons
20273
32 oz
16,000 gallons

Aquascape Foam Free will eliminate the foam that will often build up near waterfalls and in areas of the water feature that contain fast moving water.

  • Helps maintain the beauty of your pond
  • Helps keep water foam free and clear
  • Non-toxic, safe for plants and animals
  • 1 pump treats up to 100 gal.
  • 1 bottle treats up to 5000 gal.
Aquascape Pond Foam Free Dosage
Add to the area of the pond with the most circulation.
1 pump treats up to 100 gallons
Use as necessary, or once weekly as preventative maintenance
Aquascape Pond Foam Free

Aquascape Pond Foam Free

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
98909
8 oz
5,000 gal

Aquascape Fountain Treatments offer a variety of ways to help keep your fountain, water feature or container water garden clean and clear.

Aquascape Fountain Treatments

Aquascape Fountain Treatments

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
40004
36 Tabs
3,600 gal
98908
8 oz
500 gal
96055
32 oz
300 sq ft
98907
8 oz
500 gal
40007
8 oz
500 gal
96056
16 oz
1,000 gal
30413
32 oz
300 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 oz
8,000 gallons
PB2149
2 lb
32,000 gallons
PB2156
6 lb
96,000 gallons
PB2163
25 lb
400,000 gallons

Pond Cleaner contains billions of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate removing bacteria. The beneficial bacteria inside are designed by nature to utilize these substances as a food source and subsequently remove them from the pond water. Pond Cleaner has been used for decades to seed filters, clear water and reduce harmful ammonia and nitrite levels in a pond environment. The result is safer, cleaner water for fish and plants.

Pond Cleaner can be used in ponds, lakes, fountains, bubblers and disappearing waterfal features. Pond Cleaner is safe for use with fish, plants, birds or domestic animals that drink from the pond.

  • Removes Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate
  • Clears water, removes debris, seeds filters
  • For new pond start-up & heavy fish loads
  • Safe for all aquatic life

Blue Thumb Pond Cleaner - Liquid

Blue Thumb Pond Cleaner - Liquid

  SKU Size Treats (up to)
PB2170
32 oz
12,000 gallons
PB2187
1 Gal
48,000 gallons

Carbon Clear is a bituminous coal that has been exposed to extreme heat which "activates" the carbon giving it a powerful absorbing ability. The billions of pores within the carbon act as hundreds of sponges soaking in many pond pollutants such as: tannin, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. The result is a polished, health environment.

  • Treats up to 2,000 gallons for 3 months
  • Includes (1) application mesh bag
Blue Thumb Carbon Clear 5 lbs - Activated Carbon

Blue Thumb Carbon Clear 5 lbs - Activated Carbon

  SKU
PB2712
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