Cold Water Bacteria
Cold water bacteria works great for jump starting ponds in the spring. In general, use cold water bacteria in water temperatures below 50°F to accelerate the decomposition of leaves and other organic matter during colder months of the year.


Aquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria contains 7 pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria that work quickly cleaning and balancing your water garden. This Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria works at temperatures below 50F or 10C. Water gardens are enclosed ecosystems, which sometimes factors like fish load, uneaten fish food, organics such as leaves, sludge and unwanted debris may disrupt the balance. Aquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria contains a specific combination of bacteria that are most effective at doing two jobs- reducing organic material such as leaves and pond sludge and reducing ammonia, nitrite and excess nutrients such as phosphate that are known to cause poor water quality and unsightly water conditions.
Aquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria Dosage | |
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Add to the area of the pond with the most circulation or directly into the skimmer opening | |
One pump treats up to 100 gallons of water. | |
In Fall | In Spring |
If Water Temperature is below 50°F, Treat 2 times per week for the first 2 weeks |
When water temperature reaches 40°F, Treat 2 times per week for the first 2 weeks |
After initial treatment, use a maintenance dose of 1 pump per 100 gallons weekly, or until water begins to freeze | After initial treatment, use a maintenance dose of 1 pump per 100 gallons weekly, until water temperature is 60°F |
Aquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria
SKU | Size | Treats (up to) | Add | |
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$14.99 $11.99 | 30 Points |
98892 |
8 Ounces |
5,000 gallons |
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$24.99 $19.99 | 50 Points |
98893 |
16 Ounces |
10,000 gallons-100 gallons per pump |
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$39.99 $31.99 | 80 Points |
98894 |
32 Ounces |
20,000 gallons -100 gallons per pump |
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$99.99 $79.99 | 200 Points |
96021 |
1 gallon |
80,000 gallons |
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$99.99 $89.99 | 225 Points |
98895 |
1 gallon |
96,000 gallons -500 gallons per pump |
Blended for the fall and winter treatment of ponds and lakes, the probiotic formulation of select beneficial bacteria ensures your pond has the required bacteria to maintain clean, healthy, balanced water and health fish during the colder months. UltraClear Autumn Prep provides continued biological activity to breakdown organic muck from decayed aquatic vegetation, autumn leaves, grass clippings, excess food and fish waste that has accumulated in the pond. It provides continued essential biological activity as water cools down and reduces spring clean-up.
- 100% biological (no chemicals)
- Safe for fish, all aquatic life, wildlife & pets.
- Breaks down organic muck debris accumulated from leaves, grass clippings, and decayed aquatic vegetation
- Reduces waste from aquatic life & wild animals
- Effective in water temperatures down to freezing
Dosage (medium to large ponds): Use 3 cups (8 oz) per 1/4 acre, or 1 cup per 3000 - 4000 sq ft surface area. Continue to repeat dosage every 2 weeks until pond surface freezes.
Dosage (small ponds): Begin using when water temperature falls below 55 degrees. Use 3 pellets per 100 gallons or 30 pellets per 1000 gallons. Treat weekly until surface freezes.
UltraClear Autumn Prep - Cold Water Bacteria Pellets
SKU | Treats (up to) | Add | |
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$28.50 $19.95 | 50 Points |
42703 |
10,000 gallons |
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$134.21 $93.95 | 235 Points |
42705 |
1.25 acre |
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$262.22 $183.55 | 459 Points |
42709 |
2.5 acre |
Specially Formulated for Pond Winterization
Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep helps accelerate the decomposition of leaves, sediment and other organic matter during the fall and winter months. It will also jump start your pond to a healthier environment in the spring.
Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep is a two-part system of liquid bacteria and dry, water soluble packets containing a blend of cellulase enzymes, cellulase-producing bacteria and a cold weather bacteria. The cellulase enzymes, along with the cellulase-producing bacteria, are the key to accelerating the breakdown of leaves, organic sediment and sludge all winter long. Continues to provide sustained biological activity even in water temperatures under 40°F. (4°C.)
- 80 - 2,500 gallons add 1 packet per month
- 2,501 - 10,000 gallons add 2 packets per month
- 10,001 - 100,000 gallons add 3 packets per month
- 100,001 - 300,000 gallons add 4 packets per month
Microbe-Lift Autumn Prep Application Rates | |||
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Pond Size (Gallons) |
1st Application | Next 3 Weeks (Once per week) |
Maintenance (Once per month) |
80 - 200 | 4 oz. | 2 oz. | 2 oz. |
201 - 500 | 6 oz. | 3 oz. | 3 oz. |
501 - 1,000 | 8 oz. | 4 oz. | 4 oz. |
1,001 - 2,500 | 12 oz. | 6 oz. | 6 oz. |
2501 - 5000 | 16 oz. | 8 oz. | 8 oz. |
5001 - 7500 | 20 oz. | 10 oz. | 10 oz. |
7501 - 10,000 | 24 oz. | 12 oz. | 12 oz. |
10,001 - 25,000 | 48 oz. | 20 oz. | 20 oz. |
25,001 - 50,000 | 64 oz. | 40 oz. | 40 oz. |
50,001 - 100,000 | 1 gal. | 60 oz. | 60 oz. |
100,001 - 300,000 | 2 gal. | 96 oz. | 96 oz. |
Run out of dry packets? The
Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer packets are exactly the same!
Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep
SKU | Size | Add | |
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$41.54 $29.75 | 74 Points |
56264 |
1 quart & 4 pcs. - 2 oz packets |
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$124.68 $79.95 | 200 Points |
56263 |
1 gallon & 8 pcs. - 2 oz packets |
100% Natural Winter Pond Care Bacteria that thrives in cold water temperature!
Protect your fish from poor water quality throughout the winter season. Prevents poor winter water conditions, losses and stresses that can cause spring pathogenic outbreaks. Just one easy treatment every other week and your pond and fish will be in perfect condition come spring!
- Works in very cold water (as low as 35°F)
- Removes deadly ionized ammonia and toxic un-ionized ammonia
- Removes toxic nitrites and nitrates
- Reduces and digests bottom sludge all winter
- Helps maintain a healthy immune system
- Will not deplete the oxygen level in your water
- Reduces spring clean-up
- 100% natural, NO CHEMICALS, safe for pets and wildlife
AquaMeds Arctic Blend Application Rates | ||
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Pond Size | Dosage | |
500-5,000 gallons | First Dose | 4 oz. Every other week for two treatments |
Maintenance | 3 oz. Every other week | |
5,001-10,000 gallons | First Dose | 8 oz. Every other week for two treatments |
Maintenance | 6 oz. Every other week | |
10,001-20,000 gallons | First Dose | 16 oz. Every other week for two treatments |
Maintenance | 12 oz. Every other week |
Aqua Meds Arctic Blend
Icons | SKU | Size | Treats (up to) | Add | |
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$45.72 $37.95 | 95 Points |
78063 |
32 Ounces |
5,000 gallons for FIVE months |
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$144.44 $108.95 | 272 Points |
78062 |
1 gallon |
20,000 gallons for FIVE months |
All Season Pond Bacteria contains a concentrated blend of beneficial bacteria which naturally promotes a healthy balanced ecosystem by reducing problem causing nutrients that cause murky water. Reduces pond maintenance by reducing ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, phosphates and sludge. Works in water temperatures down to 35° F.
For best results use with: Webb’s Sludge Remover Bacteria
- Keeps pond water clean and clear
- Reduces ammonia, nitrites, nitrates & phosphates
- Works in cold water down to 35° F
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For maintenance applications or new ponds:
- Apply 2 fl. oz. per 1,000 gallons of pond water, every week
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For dirty water applications:
- Apply 4 fl. oz. per 1,000 gallons weekly until water clears
Webb's Water Gardens All Season Liquid Pond Bacteria
Icons | SKU | 16 oz. (treats up to) | 32 oz. (treats up to) | 1 gal. (treats up to) | Add | |
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$13.69 From $10.95 | 27+ Points |
27539 |
8,000 gallons |
16,000 gallons |
64,000 gallons |
This all season powder formulation in convenient easy to dose water soluble packets contains beneficial pond bacteria, designed for year around use in 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
SKU | Sizes | Add | |
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$92.49 $73.99 | 185 Points |
27584 |
12, 24 & 70/75 count |
Webb's Water Gardens All-Season Pond Bacteria with Barley - 1 oz Water Soluble Packets
SKU | Add | |
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$26.99 | 33 Points |
27591 |
The UltraClear Winter Blend is specifically formulated for fall-winter-spring treatment of your pond. Its probiotic formulation of select beneficial bacteria ensures your pond has the required bacteria to maintain a clean pond & healthy fish during the colder months. Start using when water temperature falls below 55 °F. Reduces build-up of material from decayed aquatic vegetation, leaves, grass, excess food & fish waste. It will also jump start your pond to a healthier environment in the spring.
- Use in ponds with water temperature down to 35 F.
- Reduces build-up of material from decayed aquatic vegetation, leaves, grass, excess food & fish waste.
- 100% biological (no chemicals).
- Safe for fish, all aquatic life, wildlife & pets.
- Reduces Spring clean-up and effective for Fall prep.
DOSAGE: Use 1 oz. per 1000 gallons weekly beginning when water temperature drops below 55 degrees F. Double dosage if pond has an excess accumulation of organic debris.
UltraClear Winter Blend - Cold Water Bacteria
SKU | Size | Treats (up to) | Add | |
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$42.79 $29.95 | 75 Points |
42820 |
32 oz |
32,000 gal |
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$112.79 $78.95 | 197 Points |
42830 |
1 Gal |
128,000 gal |
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.
- 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 | |||
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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 - Water Soluble Packets
SKU | Size | Packets | Add | |
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$196.78 $144.95 | 362 Points |
21085 |
2 oz. |
50 pc. |
|
$299.26 $218.95 | 547 Points |
21088 |
8 Ounces |
25 pc. |
|
$273.86 $199.95 | 500 Points |
21086 |
2 oz. |
100 pc. |
|
$495.54 $369.95 | 925 Points |
34127 |
2 Ounces |
200 pc. |
|
$504.68 $369.95 | 925 Points |
21087 |
8 oz. |
50 pc. |