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Super
C Special Filter Cleanser
The
chemeoautotrophic beneficial bacteria Nitrosomonas spp and Nitrobacter spp that
populate a filter require an inorganic surface, carbon, oxygen and a nutrient
source for survival. The nutrient is of course, the Ammonia & nitrite
contained chemically within the water, along with the carbon & phosphate
requirement. We assist the requirement for oxygen by placing air bubblers in the
filter or pond and lastly, media for the bacteria to live on. Because a filter
is exactly that, particle matter builds up on all surfaces within the
system on both the mechanical, & unfortunately, on the biological stage as
well. This "build up" is organic matter, and is detrimental to
efficiency of the filter. Organic matter consumes oxygen from the water in the
filter system and organic material on the biomass will reduce the effectiveness
of the beneficial bacteria. If the bacteria that has attached to the filter
media are covered with organic matter, the bacteria will be unable to make
contact with the water flow and the process of oxidizing the pollutants can
become very inefficient. The resultant effect is the possible increase in
pollutants if left unchecked. A dirty filter environment is also thought to
contribute to Koi dermis condition Hikui.
The best way to
clean a filter is not through "shock" cleaning methods like hosing
with water, which disturbs the biomass, but to apply a maintenance regime to
keep the filter system at optimum efficiency. Super C Special is a special blend
of active enzymes & minerals with no chemical additives, and has been
formulated to break down harmful organic matter into inorganic waste that can be
flushed or purged from the filter system. This allows more beneficial bacteria
to populate the biomass, which helps reduce the pond pollutants Ammonia &
Nitrite and keeps your filter system in a clean hygienic condition. Whether your
pond has been running 5 months or 5 years hygiene in the pond and filter
environment is of paramount Importance.
Super C Special is
not intended to replace filter maintenance, but will reduce the severity and the
frequency of the cleaning the filters and chambers.
Super C Special is also beneficial when applied directly to the pond. The
enzymes will contribute to reducing organic waste material, therefore reducing
the biological oxygen demand on the pond. Super C Special complements Kusuri
Klay and our Eco-Pure
products. They are all non - invasive chemical free
products.
Directions for filters: Mix 25 grams (1 level scoop provided) per
1000 gallons of pond water, into 3-4 liters (approx. 1 gallon) of pond water.
Mix into a milky solution then add a proportion to each filter bay. Use twice
weekly for 1 month, then reduce dose to once a week thereafter.
For ponds: Use at the same rate and apply directly all around pond. Weekly use
recommended. Super C will cloud water for a few hours only. |
