Aquaforest Bio Starter 1L – Nitrifying Bacteria for Garden Ponds

Aquaforest Bio Starter is a specialised biological preparation containing selected strains of nitrifying bacteria from the Nitrospirae and Nitrobacter families. Designed for garden ponds, it helps establish and maintain the natural nitrogen cycle and supports effective biological filtration.

The beneficial bacteria help convert toxic ammonia and nitrites into less harmful nitrates, supporting stable water conditions and a healthy pond environment for fish.

Suitable for both new and established ponds, Bio Starter is particularly useful when starting a pond, after winter, following water changes or filter cleaning, and after fish treatments that may have affected the bacterial population.

Key Benefits
• Helps initiate and stabilise pond biology
• Supports the breakdown of ammonia and nitrites
• Helps maintain effective biological filtration
• Supports stable pond water parameters
• Replenishes beneficial bacteria after filter cleaning and water changes
• Ideal for restarting pond biology after winter
• Suitable for new and established garden ponds
• Supports regular pond maintenance throughout the year

When to Use

New Ponds: Helps establish the nitrogen cycle when setting up a new pond.

After Winter: Helps restore biological activity when the water temperature exceeds 8°C.

Filter Cleaning & Water Changes: Replenishes beneficial bacterial flora following maintenance of the pond or filtration system.

After Fish Treatment: Helps replenish the bacterial population following antibacterial treatments.

Regular Maintenance: Can be used throughout the year to support biological balance and filtration.

Dosage
• New ponds – 500ml per 10,000 litres of pond water per day for the first 2 weeks
• Spring – 1,000ml per 10,000 litres once a week for 4 weeks
• Rest of the year – 1,000ml per 10,000 litres once a month

Product Information
Brand: Aquaforest
Product: Bio Starter
Size: 1 Litre
Type: Biological pond preparation / nitrifying bacteria
Suitable for: Garden ponds
Minimum water temperature for spring application: Above 8°C

Aquaforest Bio Starter provides a convenient way to introduce and replenish beneficial nitrifying bacteria, helping support the biological processes that are essential to a well-maintained pond.

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