Is it too cold to use bacteria? If so, is there anything else I should continue to use now?
Susan – Cincinnati, OH
Like lots of living creatures, beneficial bacteria appreciate a cozy, comfortable environment. And from their bacterial perspectives, water temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit are no longer cozy at all. That’s why we recommend against the use of bacteria when the water falls below that threshold.
Regardless of the temperature, many pond owners enhance the beauty of their water feature with the use of our Pond Logic® Pond Dyes. These dyes are available in Nature’s Blue™, Twilight Blue™ or Black Dyemond™ colors, and are completely safe for people, pets, and aquatic life. And whether you choose to add them during winter months – or all year ‘round – they add a touch of elegance to any backyard pond.
In addition to our Pond Dyes, it’s wise to consider the use of our Pond Logic® EcoBoost™ Bacteria Enhancer. With its unique, safe formulation, EcoBoost binds with phosphates and other harmful toxins that can be harmful to fish and plants, and introduces more than 80 helpful trace minerals to keep water clear and healthy. While EcoBoost doesn’t contain bacteria, its formulation helps to make pond water safe for beneficial bacteria to thrive. We recommend its continued use until your pond freezes over – which will help to ensure a good head start when the ice goes out, and preparations begin for a new season.
Pond Talk: What maintenance do you continue to do throughout the winter months?
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if you are talking about what to do for winter, might I suggest you find a source to purchase Artic Blend bacteria. This stuff is great and works in water from 50 down to freezing. I also cover mine to slow any heat loss from it.
I used to buy the 4 step buckets of items for the pond. I have a large pond (60 feet in diameter) about 5.5 feet at its deepest point and have only goldfish and koi in the pond and any turtles or snakes that get in. What do you recommend I use in my pond. I use the dye already.