Blagdon Pond Sludge Buster, Digests Harmful Organic Waste, Introduces Good Bacteria, Keeps Pond Clean, 4 x 9g Sachets, Each Sachet Treats 2,273 Litres

Product Information

The weight of a pond sludge remover isn’t its most vital function, but you should think about how much you are buying. Some of the options on the list are sold in 5lb containers, and you may not need this much. Buying this much can also lead to a whole heap of waste. Sludge remover has a shelf life, usually 2 or 3 years. Buying in bulk may seem like a good idea, but in a few years time you will not be able to use the product you bought due to the fact it has deteriorated and isn’t effective anymore. Extra features This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Pond sludge does not look good, but the cosmetic look of it is not the number one reason to get rid. Pond sludge is the build-up of all the unwanted elements within your pond, that have nowhere to go. They’re effectively waste. As well as fish waste and unwanted food, things can grow, such as algae, and contribute to the pond sludge.

Using preventative products like Brilliant Pond Tablets, Sludge Buster or Bioactive Sludge Control once a month to steadily break down waste-If you already have an aerator and you would like to add extra bacteria, the PondXpert Gel Balls can be used to release healthy bacteria and enzymes, which balances the chemicals in the water while also treating ammonia and nitrite issues. The two above methods help to prevent sludge; but if you have already developed a sludge problem, it is likely you will need to treat the water with a chemical treatment. The PondXpert Sludge Eliminatoris a popular choice, as it is a blend of natural organisms and minerals which help to remove sludge.

If you are experiencing a very specific problem with your pond, make sure that you look at the function. For instance, if you are trying to avoid a smell, you should find a product that targets this. Some pond sludge removers do not have the required bacteria to treat this. Excess sunlight so you may benefit from adding floating plants – e.g. Lily’s and water soldier – to cover up to 50% of the pond surface area or use planting around the pond to create areas of shade across your pond. You do not want to completely shade the pond as this will discourage good plant growth, however finding a balance could reduce the recurrence of Blanket Weed More nutrients than your existing pond plants can use which stimulates algae growth. Nutrient levels can be controlled by encouraging plenty of healthy fast growing pond plants and regularly removing waste and sludge from the pond. The latter might be particularly useful to you since you have a large pond, and these plants are considered “deep growers.”Preventing Sludge: Biological Activity (Useful Blogs: Aeration, Bacteria: The Importance of Healthy Bacteria) If you’re from the US and not sure which plants are native to your area, there’s a really handy and easy to use online tool from the National Wildlife Federation here: https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/ Since bacterial based pond treatments are slower working, and can’t break down 100% of matter than may be present, using a pond sludge vacuum cleaner may be preferred as a longer term investment. A pond sludge vacuum also has the benefit of being effective all year round, whereas bacterial based treatments are often only effective in warmer temperatures.