Tetra Pond UVBooster Plus*

Algae occurs wherever water is found – even if the water is only a temporary presence. It does not become visible until it gets out of control, and may cause problems. Algae can proliferate very quickly in favourable conditions, grow over everything else and negatively impact the water parameters. To prevent algae, the first thing you need to do is stop conditions from developing that encourage algae growth:

1) Avoid and/or limit intense light from the sun or lighting by choosing a suitable, shaded location for the pond. Another useful tip is to include floating plants such as water lilies that also reduce the incidence of sunlight.
 
2) Reduce high nitrate and phosphate levels or prevent high levels from occurring using fast-growing pond and marsh plants. The plants absorb nitrate and phosphate as nutrients before excess nitrate and phosphate enable algae to grow.

3) Remove built-up sediment and other dead organic material from the water at an early stage.

Blanketweed is a sign of good water quality combined with excessive light penetration. You can reduce light penetration in a totally natural way by adding and specifically fertilising floating plants such as hornwort or water lettuce. You can also effectively treat blanketweed with Tetra Pond AlgoFin followed by Tetra Pond AlgoClean.

Reduce light penetration and excessive nitrate and phosphate levels. The incidence of light can be reduced with water lilies or floating plants (hornwort, water lettuce), for example. Also make sure to feed your fish moderate quantities of food with low nutrient input levels. We recommend Tetra Pond AlgoRem to specifically target floating algae.

Blue-green algae means that your pond does not have the right biological balance. Make sure that your pond is sufficiently aerated, give your fish a moderate amount of food and remove sources of decay (caused by fish waste and dead plant material). We also recommend changing the water and adding filter bacteria such as Tetra Pond FilterStart. You should also clean your filter regularly.
To combat blue-green algae specifically, we recommend using Tetra Pond AlgoFin and Tetra Pond AlgoClean.

To prevent algae, the first thing you need to do – early in the year – is stop conditions from developing that encourage algae growth:

1) Avoid and/or limit intense light from the sun or lighting by choosing a suitable, shaded location for the pond. Another useful tip is to include floating plants such as water lilies that also reduce the incidence of sunlight.
 
2) Reduce high nitrate and phosphate levels or prevent high levels from occurring using fast-growing pond and marsh plants. The plants absorb nitrate and phosphate as nutrients before excess nitrate and phosphate enable algae to grow.

3) Remove built-up sediment and other dead organic material from the water at an early stage.

4) Avoid overfeeding the fish in the pond.
 

Green water indicates that floating algae is probably just starting to grow. We recommend using Tetra Pond AlgoRem to specifically inhibit its growth.

When combined with UV light, Tetra Pond UVBooster Plus produces hydroxyl radicals that destroy the algae cell membranes. Tetra UVBooster also improves the performance of UV clarifiers and gets rid of floating algae, water discolouration and unpleasant odours.

The treatment is safe for fish provided the dosing instructions are followed. It is important to ensure sufficient aeration during treatment.

Tetra Pond UVBooster Plus should take effect after a few days. In cases of excessive waste, the dose can be repeated after 24 hours and applied for a third time after one week.

In cases of excessive waste, Tetra Pond UVBooster Plus can be used again after 24 hours. After that, the dosage can be repeated once a week.

Yes, the product is safe for koi, goldfish and sturgeon.

To date, there has been no indication of intolerance among turtles and frogs.

Tetra Pond UVBooster Plus improves the performance of UV clarifiers, which must therefore remain switched on during treatment.

No, the product is not suitable for use in pools or swimming areas.

No, the product is designed only for use in ponds.

No, the product is safe for all fish if used correctly.

Yes, the filter ensures that the product disperses well. 

The treatment is safe for plants and filter bacteria provided the dosing instructions are followed. 

The product has a shelf life of six months after opening.

The product can be used all year round if necessary.

The product can be used regardless of the temperature.

We cannot rule out interactions with other products.

Yes, Tetra Pond UVBooster Plus should ideally be used in combination with a UV clarifier so that floating algae (green water) doesn’t have the opportunity to develop.

The speed at which the product dissolves depends on the size of the pond and the water circulation. However, the product dissolves very well in water.