Sludge and bacteria additives

[KennethO]

I have been using Eco bacteria additives for awhile. A local fish store is going out and I saw some Laguna Sludge Control and Bio for 1/2 off. What do you guys use and where do you get it? I normally just get a 12oz bottle or enough for a few months dozing. But it would be cheaper and easier to just grab a 1 or 5 gallon jug. I've seen Microbe-lift and Laguna in gallons but are there basics that are just as good also?

Thanks, Kenneth.

 

[taherrmann4]

I have used microb-lift product exclusively since I started my pond. Have had good success with it. Usually order off the net at the beginning of the year and it lasts all year.

 

[Pond Boy]

I'm I missing something here - What are they supost do?

 

[shakaho]

Extract money from ponders, perhaps?

 

[taherrmann4]

The Microbe lift sludge away has helped keep the bottom of my pond clear of some of the sludge, so that I don't have to vac it out as often becuase I don't have a bottom drain in my pond. I also use the barley straw extract instead of actual barley straw, less mess.

 

[KennethO]

They help brake down waste and debris that might fall in that your filters and skimmers might miss. They speed up decomposition. Just keeps it cleaner and stops build up.

 

[mr.spooky]

iv been using microbe lift for about 4 weeks now.. i dont think that iv seen any noticeable results.... but does that mean its working or not,,,, i dunno
spooky

 

[scooter7728]

organica, dry bacteria