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

What is the temperature for raising bacteria? At what temperature can bacteria be added to a pond? We have decided to make a mini-guide to help you take the right steps in spring. Do not rush too quickly; wait for the water to warm up before adding bacteria to a pond.

From 6°C in the water, our general guideline, you can add bacteria to your pond. For a named product, follow its data sheet and label. An optimal temperature is 18°C in the water to promote their development. These bacteria help limit the organic matter present in your pond.

Usefulness of bacteria in a garden pond or pond.

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

Why should bacteria be added to a pond?

We recommend using bacteria in a pond to reduce the amount of algae. Indeed, bacteria will reduce the production of organic matter enriched in phosphorus and nitrates, which will drastically reduce the amount of food available for algae.

When can bacteria be added? During which period?

We recommend adding these bacteria when the temperature of your pond is above 6°C (general guideline, without a specific product). To find out the dosages, we recommend carefully reading the instructions for use. In general, the quantities of bacteria are added based on the volume of water and the number of fish. If your filter is overloaded and you do not want to switch to a larger model, you can relieve it with pond bacteria (such as Bactocool).

How to add bacteria to your garden pond?

In fact, everything depends on the temperature of the water in your pond. We recommend not adding bacteria to water below 6°C; however, if you encounter nitrite or ammonia problems in winter, we have specific bacteria to add to your filtration system.

Some products indicate a higher threshold on their data sheet. Find the thresholds product by product in our reference article: should I continue to add bacteria in winter to my pond?

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

• Check the water temperature
• Analyze the pond water to balance it
• If the temperature is okay, use the appropriate bacteria

There are many types of bacteria for ponds, but there are two main families of products you will find. Liquid bacteria and maintenance bacteria. Liquid bacteria help give your pond a boost at the beginning of the season; maintenance bacteria help relieve your filter daily and limit the appearance of organic matter at the bottom of the pond.