Yes they can be used in an aquarium, the bacteria and enzymes are the same. The size and colour are different than their more expensive Aquarium version. Also the pond ones take longer to dissolve which doesn't matter and just as effective unless your dealing with a tank-crash emergency. I suppose one could pop them although I've never done that, I would e-mail the company to inquire. The pond version is also designed for lower temperatures although they do work at aquarium temperatures. Either version will dissolve more quickly if you have room to place them on the filter-flow water-column rather than plopping them into the tank.
One thing that I don't do is guess when it comes to things that I can't answer. Truth is, my experience is in fresh water applications and I have literally zero experience with salt water. I would love to be able to tell you that this product will meet your needs, but the truth is, I just don't know. Please reach out to Evolution Aqua in England for the answer. Happy Ponding! -Carl
No, the fresh water bacteriae and the salt water ones are not the same. I didn't try, but, logically it can works. And they don't tell to put in salt water in the brand's direction of use. So, no.
In regards to the bacteria, they are cannibalize each other and reproduce to do it again. They prefer other types of bacteria but they learned this when they were hitchhiking with the Donner Party in the Sierras. Hope this helps.
In addition, Aquascape liquid bacteria has a formulation that has an ingredient that maintains the bacteria in a state of "hibernation". When the bacteria is added to the water feature the bacteria then wake up after several hours and become active. - According to Dave Kelley at Aquascape. This MAY have the same ingredient. Thanks very much for a great question that I had to do a little research on to answer for you. Happy ponding! -Carl
Amazing product.
Please tell me why we have to put it in the water every month. I can't understand why the bacteriae don't stay in the filter.
It's about the life cycle. Young bacteria have a stronger appetite than mature bacteria. In simplest terms, we want young, hungry, bacteria.
@Jym E. Changa it is not a myth. Colonizing with young bacteria speeds up the efficiency of the Nitrogen Cycle.
can you add them directly to the pond?
@Robbie I think you can add it to the pond directly, but the closer to the filter, the better. The bacteriae moves.
Does anyone know why this could not be used in a aquarium instead of the ordinary product.? Because Pond pure is cheaper
goodall1bay I use it I’m my 300 gal aquarium.
Yes they can be used in an aquarium, the bacteria and enzymes are the same.
The size and colour are different than their more expensive Aquarium version. Also the pond ones take longer to dissolve which doesn't matter and just as effective unless your dealing with a tank-crash emergency. I suppose one could pop them although I've never done that, I would e-mail the company to inquire.
The pond version is also designed for lower temperatures although they do work at aquarium temperatures. Either version will dissolve more quickly if you have room to place them on the filter-flow water-column rather than plopping them into the tank.
@@knarfzxc Thank you for the answer! Now, I just want to know why the bacteriae don't stay in the filter and we have to put them every month.
can i put this in my bakki shower?
Fareed Z absolutely. they work great!!
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Carl
Are this bacteria suitable for seawater recirculation aquaculture system?
One thing that I don't do is guess when it comes to things that I can't answer. Truth is, my experience is in fresh water applications and I have literally zero experience with salt water. I would love to be able to tell you that this product will meet your needs, but the truth is, I just don't know. Please reach out to Evolution Aqua in England for the answer.
Happy Ponding!
-Carl
Ok. .
No, the fresh water bacteriae and the salt water ones are not the same. I didn't try, but, logically it can works. And they don't tell to put in salt water in the brand's direction of use. So, no.
How does the bacteria survive when it is in a clean container and stored for months without any food to feed on?
In regards to the bacteria, they are cannibalize each other and reproduce to do it again. They prefer other types of bacteria but they learned this when they were hitchhiking with the Donner Party in the Sierras.
Hope this helps.
In addition, Aquascape liquid bacteria has a formulation that has an ingredient that maintains the bacteria in a state of "hibernation". When the bacteria is added to the water feature the bacteria then wake up after several hours and become active. - According to Dave Kelley at Aquascape.
This MAY have the same ingredient.
Thanks very much for a great question that I had to do a little research on to answer for you.
Happy ponding!
-Carl
That wasn’t a review, come on.