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POND-VIVE
The natural, biological way to revive your pond!

Our special blend of bacteria is designed to:

Reduce sludge buildup
Improve water clarity
Eliminate excess nutrients
Eliminate pond odors
Reduce oxygen demand

Pond-Vive is a proprietary blend of specialized bacteria, formulated specifically for the task of lake and pond maintenance. Pond-Vive contains specialized bacterial strains as well as other necessary ingredients needed to support these bacterial strains in lake or pond setting. Our unique blend of bacteria accomplishes a number of very specific tasks. Certain bacterial strains specialize in the removing of excess ammonia, nitrates and phosphorus from the water. These excess nutrients, if not removed, can stimulate nuisance aquatic growth. Other strains focus on clarifying the murky water caused from animal and plant wastes, while simultaneously reducing or eliminating the odors stemming from those wastes. Still other strains target the reduction of sludge on the bottom of lakes and ponds. Pond-Vive bacteria should only be used when the water temperature is above 55°.

We have thousands of satisfied customers who have seen a definite improvement in water quality using Pond-Vive!

Safe for fish, pets, wildlife and family!

DOSAGE RATES

For best results, Pond-Vive should be added every two weeks when water temperatures are above 55° (can be added at colder temperatures but results will be diminished). The amount needed depends on the condition of the pond. Below is a guidline:

Newer ponds with little "muck"
Apply 4 lbs per surface acre/2 weeks

Older ponds with high levels of "muck"
Apply 6 lbs per surface acre/2 weeks

For best results the initial application should be doubled to jump start the process.

EXAMPLE - A 10 POUND PAIL TREATS:

Pond Size

Newer Pond

Older Pond

1/4 Acre

5 Months

3 Months

1/2 Acre

2.5 Months

1.5 Months

1 Acre

1.25 Months

.75 Months

A 25 lb bulk pail extends months treated by 2.5 times

The use of beneficial pond bacteria has proven to be one of the best tools a pond owner can use to maintain a healthy pond. These beneficial bacteria are like mini vacuum cleaners working along the pond's bottom to consume and digest organic materials such as: decayed leaves, grass clippings, dead algae, weeds, fish waste etc. Left in the pond, these organic materials act as a stimulant for future water quality problems.

The use of chemicals can provide quick results, but are a band-aid to the problem. The use of bacteria gets to the root of the problem and provides a long term solution!

Most all ponds contain natural bacteria. The problem is that these are usually Anaerobic bacteria (meaning they do not need oxygen to survive) and they digest muck very slow. Pond-Vive bacteria contains Aerobic bacteria (which does require oxygen to survive)and they decompose muck at a much faster rate. The use of an aeration system in deeper ponds is strongly recommended to ensure adequate levels of oxygen. The beneficial bacteria in Pond-Vive is completely safe for swimming, fish, pets and wildlife!

Pond-Vive is approved by the Michigan DEQ for use in public waters. This includes private ponds which discharge water into public streams, water ways, etc. Using an unapproved bacteria can result in large fines! A Rule 97 Certificate is required from the DEQ prior to using in public waters in Michigan. Contact us for assistance if needed.

Pond-Vive can be purchased in two ways:

Eight ounce Water Soluble Packets - Premeasured, simply toss into pond, water soluble bag dissolves in seconds and releases the bacteria

Bulk Pails - 25 and 100 pound bulk pails are ideal for large ponds and lakes, the most cost effective way to buy!

Part #	Description	Ship Weight	Price	Quantity Price
PB8	8 oz water soluble bags, individually packed	1 lb	$7.99	--
PB10	10 lb pail containing 20 bags (PB8)	12 lbs	$152.39	$144.77 for 4+
PB25	25 lb pail bulk bacteria	29 lbs	$329.79	$313.30 for 3+
PB100	100 lb drum bulk bacteria	105 lbs	$1,249.79	$1,187.30 for 2+

* Formulated for use in earth bottom ponds. For water garden applications check out our EasyPro bacteria.

SLUDGE REMOVER PELLETS

This products is a slightly modified version of the Pond-Vive above. While the Pond-Vive is designed to target several problem areas of water quality, these sludge remover pellets are specifically designed to reduce sludge. Each one ounce pellet covers approximately 200 - 250 square feet of shoreline or beach area. Apply every two weeks.

• Great for spot treating around docks, beaches or partially treating large ponds
• Pellets are heavy and sink down into muck directly where they are applied
• Best used in conjunction with Pond-Vive above for a complete water quality program

Part #	Description	Ship Wt.	List Price	Quantity Price
ABB10	10 lb. Pail, approximately 160 pellets	11 lbs.	$159.79	$151.80 for 4+
ABB25	25 lb. Pail, approximately 400 pellets	29 lbs.	$349.39	$$331.92 for 3+

SUPER CONCENTRATED WATER CLARIFIER

Helps clear murky, turbid water by attracting suspended particles together, settling them to the bottom
Works great when used with Pond-Vive, the clarifier settles the problem particles to the bottom where they are consumed by the Pond-Vive.
One gallon treats 250,000 gallons of pond water, ponds with high levels of suspended solids can be treated at double dosage or a second application.
For best results mix recommended amount with pond water and spray evenly over pond surface.

Part #	Description	Case Qty.	Ship Wt.	List Price	Quantity Price
WC128	Water Clarifier, 1 gallon	4	10 lbs.	$85.39	$81.12 for 4+

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