What is the ideal temperature to put bacteria in a pond?

What is the temperature for growing bacteria? At what temperature is it possible to put bacteria in a pond. We decided to make it a micro-guide to help you adopt the right gestures in the spring. Don't rush too fast, wait for the water to warm up before adding bacteria to a pond.

From 8°C in the water, you can add pond bacteria. An optimum temperature is 18°C ​​in the water to promote their development. These bacteria limit the organic matter present in your pond.

Usefulness of bacteria in a garden pond or in a pond.

• Reduction of organic pollution at the bottom of the pond
• Helps the filtration system
• Reduces thread algae
• Optimal nitrogen cycle

Why do you have to put bacteria in a pond?

We advise you to use bacteria in a pond to reduce the amount of algae. In fact, the bacteria will reduce the production of organic matter enriched in phosphorus and nitrates, which will drastically reduce the quantity of food available for the algae.

When is it possible to add bacteria? What period?

We advise you to place these bacteria when the temperature of your pool is above 8°C. To know the dosages, we advise you to read the instructions for use. In general, the quantities of bacteria are to be placed according to the volume of water and the quantity of fish. If your filter is overloaded and you do not want to change to a larger model, you can relieve it with pond bacteria ( bactocool type).

How to put bacteria in your garden pond?

In fact, everything will depend on the temperature of the water in your pool. We recommend stopping bacteria in water below 8°C, however, if you have nitrite or ammonia problems in winter, we have specific bacteria to place in your filtration system.

To summarize on the use of bacteria... :-)

• Check the water temperature
• Analyze pond water to balance
• If the temperature is ok, use the correct bacteria

There are a multitude of pond bacteria, however there are two main families of products that you can find. Liquid bacteria and maintenance bacteria. Liquid bacteria give your pool a boost at the start of the season; the maintenance bacteria provide daily relief for your filter and limit the appearance of organic matter on the bottom of the pool.