Among other articles for the maintenance of ponds, today, we will see the Biobooster products from Aquatic Science. If its name may remain enigmatic for the neophytes, it is a super effective product for the treatment of filamentous algae. At the same time, Biobooster will bring the organic matter that lines the bottom of the pond to the surface.

This will not only reduce the amount of these materials, we will also see a significant reduction in the sludge. Finally, Biobooster is a product that we have tested internally for quite a few years. In this case, we carried out an aquarium test to clearly demonstrate how the product works.

How to use Biobooster?

Using Biobooster is relatively easy, and does not require complex preparations. The Biobooster pot comes with a measuring spoon that will be used to measure the amount of product to use. More specifically, it will be a matter of sprinkling the pool with granules, depending on the volume of water. It is therefore necessary to count approximately two measuring spoons of Biobooster per cubic meter of water.

Once this is done, you will only have to wait a few minutes before the filamentous algae begin to burn. In fact, Biobooster acts very quickly and quite impressively: you will then notice small bubbles and a lot of white foam forming. Driven by the effect of the oxygen released, the dirt and other organic matter will rise to the surface with them.

Using the Biobooster is an impressive phenomenon at first, but quite normal. As the dead leaves rise, they can be collected using a net .

At the same time, using Biobooster will stabilize the hardness of the pool water. In fact, it is a mineral-based product: it is therefore likely to raise the GH as well as the pH.

After Biobooster: reinsertion of bacteria into the pool

After using Biobooster+, we will put bacteria back into the pond. This is an important step in pond maintenance, considering that Biobooster will destroy purifying bacteria that are necessary for the pond. It is therefore a powerful product, but rest assured: it is safe for fish. On the contrary, thanks to the rebalancing of the pond's minerals, the fish will be healthier.

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A preventive treatment against filamentous algae

The next step is to put the bacteria back in. This is also a preventative treatment against filamentous algae. Of course, many people remain convinced that an ecosystem is built by itself. And this is absolutely true. However, the smaller the pond, the more it will heat up. It will surely have difficulty protecting itself from algae and other parasites.

In this case, a garden pond is not a large natural pond. It was not formed thousands of years ago and, basically, it is an artificially created structure. It is therefore quite logical that we build its biology as we go along. And, with time and conscientious monitoring, we will be able to do less and less treatment.

Filtration, waste destruction and bacterial activity

Biobooster acts as a real regenerator for the pond, and promotes filtration as well as the activity of detritivorous bacteria. These granules are intended to boost the activity of detritivorous micro-organisms, essential for the well-being of the pond. This product therefore helps to avoid sludge in the pond , and naturally reduces filaments and other organic waste.

In detail, Biobooster+ is a concentrated formulation, but free of heavy metals , phyto agents and toxic products for fish. On the contrary, the fish are literally invigorated after the treatment: they become healthier and more vigorous!

Biobooster+ and Bactogen: the winning combo

Once added to the pond, the concentrated pearls begin to diffuse. Within a few hours, the effect on filaments and other waste is already clearly visible. Biobooster+ will then amplify the development of detritivorous (Bactogen) and nitrifying bacteria. This will result in a radical reduction in the consequences of excess organic matter.

The joint use of Biobooster+ and Bactogen thus guarantees an unrivaled result, for a minimum of 4 months. It should be noted that the dosage of product to be used will depend on the volume of water present in the pool.

Some important reminders for maintaining your pool properly

Pond maintenance is not complex, but it must still be done by considering some basics. In this case, it is essential to do a systematic test before doing any treatment with pond products. This will provide information on the general condition of the pond, as well as the consequent measures that will need to be taken.

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