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Pond Pro

Buffered Alum Clarifier for

Phosphate Control & Water Clarity

Phosphate Control : 20 lbs per acre-foot

(1 pail treats 650,000 gallons)

Water Clarity : 80 lbs per acre-foot

(1 pail treats 160,000 gallons)

* 1 acre-foot = 325,000 gallons *

** pH must be checked before use in ponds with fish **

Price : $120 per 40lb pail

PondPro Buffered Clarifier is a water treatment product intended to control soluble phosphate in water. he product also works as a clarifying agent by coagulating and settling out suspended dirt particles.

It is safe for fish, frogs and aquatic plants when used as directed.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

The pH of the pond must be checked in ponds with fish. We recommend that pH be between 6.5 and 8.4. The reason: – in very alkaline ponds (above pH 8.5) the Aluminum in these products can react with the alkaline groups to form Aluminum Hydroxide which can be toxic to fish.

In larger ponds and lakes, for phosphate control alone add 20 lbs per acre-foot of water. (325,000 gallons) For clarification add 80 lbs per acre-foot of water. Distribute the product evenly over the water surface. Making slurry with a few cups of Phosclear and some water in a 5 gallon pail and tossing out from several spots around the shoreline will work fine. If a boat is accessible, sprinkling over the entire pond will give the best results.

For garden ponds use Ľ pound per 1000 gallons of water. (1/2 a measuring cup per 1000 gallons)

The water will turn milky white after addition. This turbidity will begin to dissipate within 1 to 2 hours. The pond should clarify after 12 to 24 hours. Ponds with a lot of suspended dirt particles may require multiple treatments to achieve desired results. Repeat treatments can be applied 48 hours after prior treatment.

Please refer to label directions. Keep out of reach of children.

What is Alum?

Alum is Aluminum Sulfate. This is the most widely used product to treat municipal waste waters for clarity and phosphate control. The Aluminum ions bond with phosphate molecules in the water. The resulting Aluminum Phosphate (AlPO4) is insoluble in water. This precipitate settles to the bottom of the pond and the phosphate is no longer available as a nutrient.

Also, the Aluminum ions act to agglomerate suspended dirt particles leaving the pond water sparkling clear.