{"product_id":"aquascape-cold-water-beneficial-bacteria-8-oz-236-ml","title":"Aquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria - 8 Oz \/ 236 Ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProtect Your Pond's Biological Balance Through Cold Weather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascape Cold Water Beneficial Bacteria (8 oz \/ 236 mL) is a liquid biological treatment formulated with cold-adapted bacterial strains that remain active at water temperatures below 10°C (50°F). Standard warm-season pond bacteria become dormant once water temperature drops below this threshold, leaving the biological filter unable to process ammonia and nitrite during autumn, winter, and early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiological Protection When Standard Bacteria Stop Working\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs pond water cools in autumn and fish metabolism slows, waste production continues at a low level. Without cold-adapted bacteria maintaining biological filtration activity, ammonia and nitrite can accumulate over the winter and into spring, stressing fish before they become fully active again. The 8 oz bottle with a pump-top dispenser provides 1 pump per 379 L (100 gal) of precise cold-season dosing, and the initial treatment and maintenance schedule is clearly defined for both autumn start-up and spring transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e236 mL (8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 18,927 L (5,000 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDose Per Pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e379 L (100 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 15°C (60°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafe For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKoi, goldfish, aquatic plants, wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin cold water bacteria treatment in autumn when pond water temperature falls below 15°C (60°F). For the initial treatment, apply 1 pump per 379 L (100 gal) daily for 10 consecutive days. Follow with a maintenance dose of 1 pump per 379 L (100 gal) weekly until the water surface freezes. Resume in spring when water temperature reaches 10°C (50°F) and apply daily for 10 days, then weekly until water temperature rises above 15°C (60°F), at which point switch back to standard warm-season pond bacteria. Apply near the waterfall or skimmer opening for best distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for koi and goldfish ponds in climates with cold autumns and winters where standard pond bacteria become ineffective below 10°C (50°F) and biological filtration support is needed through the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquascape","offers":[{"title":"32 Oz  (946 mL)","offer_id":50303412961599,"sku":"AQ-98894","price":49.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Oz  (236 mL)","offer_id":52698810974527,"sku":"AQ-98892","price":19.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8260\/9215\/files\/98892-95-cold-water-beneficial-bacteria_909d09a8-14fc-4721-93bb-06fc6e9e60f0.jpg?v=1741554359","url":"https:\/\/pondsonline.ca\/products\/aquascape-cold-water-beneficial-bacteria-8-oz-236-ml","provider":"Ponds Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}