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Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost

Accelerates Breakdown of Organic Material Out-competes Algae for Nutrients Required for Their Growth

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Features & Advantages

Nitrifying bacteria boosts natural bacteria levels in your pond (Spring/Summer) Fast acting live bacterial culture, boosts the waters natural nitrifying bacteria. Digests harmful ammonia converting it to nitrite then harmless nitrate. Digests excess nutrients that would otherwise cause poor water quality and clarity. Seeds new biological filtration systems. Ideal to boost natural bacteria at start of season. Helps maintain a balanced water eco system free from algae and blanket weed. Reduces fish lethal ammonia levels. Breaks down and recovers organic material (accelerates the natural process). Can be added direct to filter or to pond. Produces maximum results but still safe for fish and plants. Out-competes algae for nutrients required for growth. Effective in both salt and fresh water.

The Problem
The Growth of Nitrifying Bacteria You cant rely on the development of nitrifying bacteria during the winter. These useful pond bacteria need warm temperature to survive and grow. So during the cold season, they die back and do not come back again until it gets warmer. Typically, they grow back in spring, when the water temperature reaches about 12C. However, with very unpredictable weather, with low temperatures sometimes continuing until June, many pond owners or keepers experience water quality problems due to the shortage of nitrifying bacteria. This poses a serious threat to fish. Bacteria Converts Ammonia to Nitrite to Nitrate There are two types of nitrifying bacteria. One type of nitrifying bacteria converts ammonia to nitrite and the other type converts nitrite to nitrate. Nitrite is still very harmful to fish. It causes the blood of the fish to turn brown, slowly suffocating the fish to death from lack of oxygen. Thus, having the two types of nitrifying bacteria is very important to convert lethal ammonia and deadly nitrite to less harmful nitrate. Are Nitrates Safe? Your aquatic plants love nitrate and use this substance as their main food supply. If the concentration of nitrates in the water becomes excessive, however, this could lead to other problems altogether. Nitrates are far less toxic to fish than ammonia and nitrite. However, in big concentrations, nitrates can have harmful effects to your fish after long-term exposure. Some of these effects are stagnated growth, poor health, chronic stress, clamped fins and reluctance to breed. Another set back from high nitrate levels is an outbreak of unwanted algae. Like aquatic plants, algae thrive where there is a good supply of nutrients in the form of nitrates. Nitrate Eating Bacteria Natural Algae Control Again, nitrate levels and natural algae control rely on another type of pond bacteria. Just as there are specific pond bacteria devoted to breaking down ammonia to nitrite and another designated type to convert nitrite to nitrate, there are also specialised pond bacteria for this specific niche of breaking down nitrate. These nitrate eating bacteria are important in avoiding problems arising from excessive nitrate problems, including algae growth. Other Problems Caused By Lack of Good Pond Bacteria Aside from the threat to fish and aquatic life and the widespread growth of unsightly and potentially harmful algae, not having enough useful pond bacteria can cause other problems including: Bottom sludge accumulation Bad odour from build-up of slowly decomposing organic waste Disgustingly cloudy water Dissolved oxygen depletion due to break down of excessive quantities of decaying organic matter also deadly to fish and aquatic life Increased water acidity intolerable for fish and other useful bacteria

Description
Biological treatment to boost the natural bacteria levels in your pond or lake will re-balance the water preventing growth of algae due to excessive nutrient levels. Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost is a natural blend of bacteria that boosts the levels of nitrifying bacteria in your pond. Bacteria naturally depletes during the cold autumn/winter months so when the temperature starts to warm up, it is a good idea to give your pond a bacteria boost, to stop algae formation due to excess nutrients in the water. It is used in large Koi and gold fish ponds, zoo ponds and boundary water courses, leisure fishing lakes and ponds that have become ecologically unbalanced, intensive aquaculture operations like fish farms, angling clubs etc., commercial fish farms and live stock holding tanks. Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost is packed with billions of bacteria. The bacterial strains in Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost have also been carefully picked for their effectiveness in digesting specific substances, ability to withstand wider ranges of temperature and pH levels and their ability to double in numbers within a short span of 20 minutes. As a result, you get guaranteed Fast action Protection from virtually any type of common water pollutants Long-lasting effectiveness Efficiency in both salt and fresh water Total Nitrifying Action The powerful nitrifying bacteria present in Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost take out BOTH deadly ammonia and nitrites from the water making water conditions healthy for the fish. Clear Water without Bad Odour Too much pollutants and organic matter deposits cause unappealingly cloudy and unpleasant smelling water. Aside from nitrifying bacteria, Aside from nitrifying bacteria, Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost also contains special bacteria that accelerates the break down of organic matter and pollutants present in the pond, producing clear waters and eliminating odour problems. Natural Algae Control Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost, with its high concentration of beneficial pond bacteria of 10 billion cfu/gram resolves poor water quality problems very quickly. Thats why it makes an excellent natural algae control treatment. With that load of bacteria devouring the excess nutrients in the water, algae dont stand a chance to grow and survive.

Before Treatment with Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost

After Treatment with Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost

There are numerous types of bacteria required to carry out special tasks of eating up specific types of substances, pollutants or matter in the pond. Given some time, most of these types of bacteria, will naturally appear on their own in your pond. The problem is, most of the time, their strength and numbers are not enough to cope up with the job. In many cases, time alone does not give your pond sufficient line of defence to get the natural healthy processes going. And when and where there is a shortage of useful pond bacteria, your pond becomes an easy prey to a whole gamut of consequences, too unpleasant to ignore. This is why reinforcing your pond with doses of useful pond bacteria proves to be essential in maintaining the waters natural balance and is key to natural algae control.

How To Use
For Ponds: Use at 20gm per 1,000 litres add to the biological chamber of the filter box. Alternatively, you can mix the recommended amount of powder into 5-10 litres of pond water in a bucket, leave for 20 minutes to activate the bacteria, then pour the solution directly to the waters surface or through a feeder stream. For Lakes and Bigger Bodies of Water: Use 1 kilo per acre each month, depending on the water quality and phytoplankton bloom. A higher dosage produces faster results. Hydra International have a Technical Services Dept. which can give advice on your particular application.

Hydra International Ltd

Cerberian House, Carters Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3ER, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1908 265889 Fax: +44 (0) 1908 262097 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hydra-aqua.com

Material Safety Data Sheet

1. IDENTIFICATION 2. COMPOSITION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

All the information on this sheet relates to the concentrated product only, in use dilution will decrease any possible hazard significantly. Bio Aquatic Bacteria Boost A powder blend of Bacteria and Enzymes and Oxygen Donor on a Mineral Base. Persons with known respiratory disorders (e.g. asthma) should avoid inhalation of the powder. The product contains enzymes so there is a risk of sensitisation reactions in certain susceptible individuals EYES: Flush with copious amounts of water SKIN: Wash with soap and water INHALATION: In the event of excessive inhalation, remove to fresh air and obtain medical advice. Non-toxic, but if in doubt seek medical advice INGESTION: In the unlikely event of ingestion seek medical aid immediately. Give nothing by mouth to an unconscious person In all cases, if symptoms persist, seek immediate medical advice Any extinguishing media may be used but should be appropriate to the cause of the fire. Low degree of risk due to thermal decomposition In the event of accidental spillage, sweep up and wash away remainder with plenty of water Store product in a cold dry place. Prolonged storage in fridge or deep freeze. Protect from light, raised temperature and humidity. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear respiratory protection to avoid breathing in dust VENTILATION: Not applicable PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear PVC or Rubber Gloves as appropriate EYE PROTECTION: Wear goggles if task or application method could result in eye contact from accidental splash or spray OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT: Not applicable PHYSICAL STATE COLOUR ODOUR FLASHPOINT SOLUBILITY DENSITY SOLUBILITY IN WATER pH VALUE Powder Pale Tan Slight Non Flammable Water Soluble 50g/100 cm3 100 gm/100 ml (at 25C) 4.5-5.5 (10 gm/100 ml at 20C)

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

5. FIRE HAZARD &FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY DATA

CHEMICAL REACTIVITY: Not applicable STORAGE STABILITY: The stability of the bacteria is dependent upon the storage conditions, see Sec.7. All other constituents are stable under normal storage conditions. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION AND COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Not applicable EYES: Irritant SKIN: Irritant INHALATION: May cause irritation to mouth, throat and digestive tract INGESTION: May cause irritation to mouth, throat and digestive tract. No toxic effect on the rat (2000 mg/kg). Limit test for acute oral toxicity (Annex V, EEC Commission Directive) Naturally occurring saprophytic, non hazardous bacteria on readily biodegradable base Flush away with water Not dangerous for transport LABELLING INFORMATION RISK PHRASES SAFETY PHRASES HAZARD SYMBOL None None None 20th Dec 2010

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained in this document is provided in accordance with the requirements of Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packing) Regulations. The product should not be used for any purpose other than as stated on the label without obtaining specific written instructions directly from the supplier s Head Office. As specific conditions of use are outside the suppliers control the user is responsible for ensuring the requirements of relevant legislation are complied with. The user as sumes all liability for damage or injury caused from abnormal use, failure to follow recommended practices & any hazard inherent in the nature of the product.

Hydra International Limited

Cerberian House, Carters Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes MK11 3ER, U.K. Tel: +44 (0) 1908-265889 Fax: +44 (0) 1908-262097 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.hydra-deicers.com