Is Tetra Pond FilterStart safe for all of my fish?
Yes, this product is safe for all aquarium inhabitants – fish, plants and microorganisms – and can be used with total peace of mind. It is 100% biological and designed for use in garden ponds with fish and plants. Even if you use too much, you don’t need to worry (see next question).
What happens if I put too much Tetra Pond FilterStart in my pond?
Tetra Pond FilterStart is 100% biological. Excessive amounts have no negative effects. If an excessive amount of the product is added or the pond’s nutrient content is too high, oxygen consumption may increase due to increased bacterial activity. In such cases, you should ensure a sufficient oxygen supply, for example using a diaphragm pump. A stable population of these beneficial microorganisms will then be established through natural means and the biological balance will be restored.
What is the shelf life of Tetra Pond FilterStart?
It can be kept for at least 18 months without refrigeration at temperatures between 2°C and 30°C.
What is the difference between Tetra Pond FilterStart and Tetra Pond SedimentMinus?
Both products use beneficial bacteria for biological (natural) water cleaning. Tetra Pond FilterStart is specially developed to activate the pond filter when the filter is started in the spring, after filter cleaning or following medical treatment. Nitrifiers and cleaning bacteria are added to the filter material. The nitrifiers break down ammonia and nitrite, while the cleaning bacteria prevent sediment from building up in the filter. Tetra Pond FilterStart should be used once. A biological balance will then be achieved naturally.
Tetra Pond SedimentMinus should be added to pond water on a regular basis and prevents the build-up of excess sediment in garden ponds. Beneficial microorganisms break down organic substances such as foliage, dead plant parts, food remains and fish waste to improve the quality of the pond water.
What is the difference between Tetra Pond FilterStart and Tetra Pond SeasonStart?
Tetra Pond FilterStart is specially developed to activate the pond filter when the filter is started in the spring, after filter cleaning or following medical treatment. Nitrifiers and cleaning bacteria are added to the filter material. The nitrifiers break down ammonia and nitrite, while the cleaning bacteria prevent sediment from building up in the filter. Tetra Pond FilterStart should be used once. A biological balance will then be achieved naturally.
Tetra Pond SeasonStart is also a care product designed for the start of the pond season in the spring. After the winter, Tetra Pond SeasonStart adds important vitamins and minerals to the pond water and reduces the algal nutrient phosphate.