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Bacteria/Sludge Remover

Natural, beneficial, environmentally safe bacteria used to improve water quality and clarity. Breaks down fish waste and uneaten fish food, metabolizes dead algae, and improves dissolved oxygen levels. Available in liquid and dry forms.

Bacteria/Sludge Remover

A natural, beneficial, environmentally safe bacteria that is non-pathogenic, non-toxic and non-caustic. Microbe-lift PL creates a healthy environment in your pond and promotes faster fish growth. It improves dissolved oxygen levels and reduces hydrogen sulfide odors. Microbe-lift PL works in both high and low alkalinity. It metabolizes dead algae and dissolves away organic sludge. Safe for wildlife and pets that may drink out of pond.

  • Contains photosynthetic bacteria
  • Creates a cleaner environment for your pond
  • Improves fish health, growth and longevity
  • Promotes cycling of pond including nitrate elimination
  • Seeds and maintains biological filter
  • Use when water temperatures are above 50F
  • 2 years unopened shelf-life, 1 year opened
Microbe-Lift PL Basic Application Rates
Pond Size
(gallons)
1st Application
(purge)
Next 4 Weeks
(once per week)
Maintenance
(once per month)
10 - 20 2 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz.
21-50 4 oz. 1.5 oz. 1.5 oz.
51-80 6 oz. 1.5 oz. 1.5 oz.
81-250 8 oz. 2 oz. 2 oz.
251-500 10 oz. 3 oz. 3 oz.
501-1,000 14 oz. 5 oz. 5 oz.
1,001-1,500 18 oz 6 oz. 6 oz.
1,501-2,500 24 oz 8 oz. 8 oz.
2,501-3,500 28 oz. 10 oz. 10 oz.
3,501-5,000 32 oz. 12 oz. 12 oz.
5,001-7,500 40 oz. 16 oz. 16 oz
7,501-10,000 48 oz. 20 oz. 20 oz.
Microbe-Lift PL Beneficial Bacteria

Microbe-Lift PL Beneficial Bacteria

  SKU Size Add
12345
1 pint
52345
1 quart
Out of Stock
22345
1 gallon
Microbe-Lift PL Beneficial Bacteria, 5 Gallons
$424.46 $229.95 | 1,150 Points
20285
5 gallons
WWGPL
1.05 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.

    Features
  • Helps to jump start your pond in the spring
  • Reduces buildup of dead leaves and residual organic sediment
  • Pre-measured, easy to handle and cost effective
  • Natural nontoxic and noncaustic
  • No water temperature restrictions
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 - 5,000 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags
Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner

Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner

  SKU Size Treats (up to) Add
56265
8 x 2 Ounces soluble bags
5000 gallon pond for 4 weeks
Out of Stock

Formulated for the removal of organic bottom solids that are slow to degrade, especially helpful in ponds that have a rock or gravel bottom or where vacuuming is impractical. As organic solids accumulate on the pond bottom, they begin to break down releasing toxic gasses. These gaseous by-products can endanger fish, marine life and plants. Microbe-Lift Sludge Away reduces and eliminates potential harmful gaseous compounds and helps clarify your pond water at the same time.

Be aware, when added it will temporarily darken the water. The color can take up to 1-2 weeks to dissipate but is harmless to plants, fish or other inhabitants and will not harm humans or animals. The color is due to the type of bacteria necessary to biodegrade the more difficult buildup of debris and sludge. The bacteria must first solubilize the sludge before it can be biodegraded.  It is the solubilization process which discolors the water. Depending upon the amount of buildup to be solubilized, the discoloration time will vary.

  • Organic and microbial based
  • Safe for fish, plants, pets and the environment
  • Provides "rapid and natural sludge and muck removal"
Microbe-Lift Sludge Away Rates
Pond Size
(gallons)
1st
Application
Maintenance
(once per week for 4 weeks)
80-2,500 2 oz per 100 gal. 1 oz per 100 gal.
2,501 - 5,000 1.75 oz per 100 gal 1 oz per 100 gal.
5,001 + 1.5 oz per 100 gal 1 oz per 100 gal.
Microbe-Lift Sludge Away

Microbe-Lift Sludge Away

  SKU Size Add
Microbe-Lift Sludge Away, 1 quart
$35.74 $22.95 | 142 Points
56296
1 quart
Microbe-Lift Sludge Away, 1 Gallon
$86.18 $53.95 | 270 Points
56297
1 gallon
Microbe-Lift Sludge Away, 5 Gallons
$424.46 $229.95 | 1,150 Points
20104
5 gallon

Microbe-Lift PBL Professional is a blend of microbes that contain specifically formulated strains of bacteria manufactured for use by landscape, irrigation and pond professionals. PBL is a combination of 3 products: PL 80%, Ensure 10% and Bloom & Grow 10%. The Bloom & Grow is for plants and TheraP is for fish. Designed for professional service people so they don’t have to carry 3 bottles from pond to pond.  

  • Keeps your ponds clean and clear
  • Reduces ammonia and nitrogen levels
  • Seeds and maintains biological filters
  • Remains effective over a wide range of pH conditions
  • Reduces buildup of bird droppings, fish food and dead leaves
  • Significantly reduces noxious odors.

1 quart treats a 1,000 gallon pond for two months (a 5,000 gallon pond requires 46 oz. for the same two month period)

Pond Size
(gallons)
1st Application
(purge)
Next 4 Weeks
(once per week)
Maintenance
(once per month)
80 - 200 3 oz. 2 oz. 2 oz.
201 - 500 10 oz. 3 oz. 3 oz.
501 - 1,000 12 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz.
1,001 - 5,000 16 oz. 6 oz. 6 oz.
5,001 - 10,000 32 oz. 16 oz. 16 oz.
Microbe-Lift PBL Professional Blend

Microbe-Lift PBL Professional Blend

  SKU Size Add
32128
1 quart
Out of Stock
34125
1 gallon
34126
5 gallons
Out of Stock

Microbe-Lift Pond Bacterial Balancer contains naturally occurring, non-toxic microorganisms. It is safe for the environment, humans, lakes, rivers, pets and all filter systems.

Microbe-Lift Pond Bacterial Balancer is a spore-based blend of Bacillus species. These aerobic heterotraphs (organic degraders) provide the ability to quickly establish populations necessary for breaking down organic waste from fish, waterfowl, plants and other aquatic life in your pond and aid in quickly establishing a functional population in your pond's filter.

As a result, Microbe-Lift Pond Bacterial Balancer helps to keep water clean and control build-up of sludge or bottom solids. It also helps to establish denitrification- the biological conversion of nitrate to nitrogen gas- which bubbles harmlessly out of your pond, reducing the availability of soluble nitrogen which can stimulate unwanted growth in your pond.

Basic Application Rates
Size of Pond (in gallons) 1st Application (purge / shock)Maintenance (once per month)
20-502 oz.1 oz.
51-2003 oz.1.5 oz.
201-5004 oz.2 oz.
501-2,0006 oz.4 oz.
2,001-5,0008 oz.5 oz.
5,001-10,00016 oz.10 oz.
10,001-15,00024 oz.15 oz.
15,001-20,00032 oz.20 oz.
20,001-25,00040 oz.25 oz.
Microbe-Lift Pond Bacterial Balancer

Microbe-Lift Pond Bacterial Balancer

  SKU Size Add
PBB16
16 Ounces
PBB32
32 Ounces
PBBG1
1 gal.
Out of Stock

Convenient, Easy-to-Use, Flip-Top Squeeze Bottle!

PL GEL is a technological breakthrough because it's the first product that puts the bacteria right where you want it and it stays there! PL/GEL will quickly attach to and populate any filter media including foam, strapping, floss, bio-balls, spring flo, ceramic media, etc. This will help to rapidly establish the necessary biological activity in your filter to stabilize your pond's environment quickly. It will also help restore this activity to your filter when you clean or change the media in your filter.

  • Easily applies to the filter pads/media without running or getting messy.
  • Contains the same spectrum of bacteria found in Microbe-Lift PL.
  • Contains naturally occurring bio polymers, helping organisms quickly attach to the media allowing for an 80% reduction in filter start-up time.
  • Helps to stabilize pond environment quickly upon start up and to eliminate transient instability that can occur when filter media is cleaned or replaced.
  • Allows for more frequent cleaning of filters without subsequent instability if a pond has a high solids loading where frequent cleaning is beneficial.
  • Reduces the frequency of cleaning by accelerating the breakdown of organic solids that can lead to high maintenance requirements.
  • Helps to establish de-nitrification in the filter which can lower nitrate levels in the pond.
  • 2 years unopened shelf-life, 1 year opened
Microbe-Lift PL GEL Application Rates
Spread GEL directly on filter pad or media and allow it to set for 1 - 2 hours before insertion into the filter or skimmer.
After insertion, turn pump off for 1 - 2 hours, providing water can maintain adequate oxygenation without circulation for this amount of time.
Repeat application each time you clean or replace your pads/media
Microbe-Lift PL GEL (Filter Pad Inoculant)

Microbe-Lift PL GEL (Filter Pad Inoculant)

  SKU Size Treats (up to) Add
Microbe-Lift PL Gel Bacteria, 8 Ounces
$15.82 $12.66 | 64 Points
20249
8 Ounces
200 gallons/4 treatments
Microbe-Lift PL Gel Bacteria, 16 Ounces
$26.66 $21.33 | 106 Points
20250
16 Ounces
1000 gallons/5 treatments
Out of Stock
Microbe-Lift PL Gel Bacteria 32 Ounces
$35.74 $29.13 | 142 Points
15202
32 Ounces
5000 gallons/5 treatments

A special formulation of bacteria designed to jump start bead filters. Contains the necessary types of bacteria to quickly establish a biofilm on the bead media and maintain the processes for optimum performance of bead filters. Contains photosynthetic bacteria.

Microbe-Lift Super Start Application Rates
Pond Size (gallons) 1st Application (purge) Next 3 Weeks (once per week) Maintenance (once per week for 2 weeks after cleaning)
501 - 1,000 4 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz.
1,001 - 5,000 6 oz. 6 oz. 6 oz
Microbe-Lift Super Start Bead Filter Bacteria

Microbe-Lift Super Start Bead Filter Bacteria

  SKU Size Add
56307
1 quart
56308
1 gallon

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 Add
21085
2 oz.
50 pc.
Out of Stock
21088
8 Ounces
25 pc.
21086
2 oz.
100 pc.
Out of Stock
34127
2 Ounces
200 pc.
21087
8 oz.
50 pc.

Specially formulated to keep farm retention and irrigation ponds clean and clear. 

The specialized bacteria in PBL (Professional Blend Liquid) and HCSC (High Count Spore Concentrate) have been chosen to naturally eliminate organic waste and sludge while improving water quality and reducing nitrate compounds and phosphates. These undesirable compounds can lead to unwanted algae and weed growth. 

  • Each kit contains 5 gallons of Professional Blend Liquid (PBL) and 1 gallon of High Count Spore Concentrate (HCSC).
  • Safe for people, livestock, fish, birds and all wildlife.
  • Treats a 1-acre pond for 6 months.
Microbe-Lift Farm Pond Kit

Microbe-Lift Farm Pond Kit

  SKU Add
Microbe-Lift Farm Pond Kit
$362.62 $219.95 | 1,100 Points
21755

Specifically designed for natural ponds. Creates a healthy environment for your pond, breaks down organic sludge and slime, reduces ammonia and nitrite levels and more. This proprietary formulation for larger rural lakes and ponds assists in the reduction of ammonia nitrogen levels, reduces odors and breaks down organic sludge.

Microbe-Lift HC Basic Application Rates
Pond Size
(gallons)
1st Application
(purge)
Next 4 Weeks
(once per week)
Maintenance
(once per month)
5,001 - 10,000 32 oz. 16 oz. 16 oz.
10,001 - 50,000 64 oz. 24 oz. 24 oz.
50,001 - 100,000 1 gal. 32 oz. 32 oz.
100,001 - 300,000 2 gal. .5 gal. .5 gal.
300,001 - 500,000 4 gal. 1 gal. 1 gal.
500,001 - 750,000 6 gal. 2 gal. 2 gal.
750,001 - 1,000,000 8 gal. 3 gal. 2.5 gal.
Microbe-Lift HC Beneficial Bacteria

Microbe-Lift HC Beneficial Bacteria

  SKU Size Treats (up to) Add
Microbe-Lift HC, High Count, 1 Gallon
$107.20 $59.95 | 300 Points
56261
1 gallon
10,000 gallon pond for 3 months
Out of Stock
Microbe-Lift HC, High Count, 5 Gallons
$475.12 $259.95 | 1,300 Points
56262
5 gallons
50,000 gallon pond for 6 months

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
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

Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep

  SKU Size Add
56264
1 quart & 4 pcs. - 2 oz packets
56263
1 gallon & 8 pcs. - 2 oz packets
Out of Stock
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