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Beneficial Bacteria
Beneficial bacteria in garden ponds is a naturally occurring substance in water. It can be vital to a healthy pond. It can break down toxic ammonia that comes from fish waste. It can also break down organic matter from debris that algae feeds on. The more beneficial bacteria that exists, the clearer the pond should be. Increasing the size of filters can allow more beneficial bacteria to grow. This type of bacteria can also be purchased easily as they provide a vital role in pond filtration. It is available in liquid, granular or dry form. It can take around six weeks for beneficial bacteria to grow large enough to handle all the waste produced in a garden pond. This process can be helped by maintaining a pH level as neutral as possible.
The rate at which the water flows through the biological chamber of the pond filter is important to the effectiveness and survival of beneficial bacteria. It cannot be too slow or too fast. This chamber should not be cleaned more than necessary and chlorinated water should never be used. When the filter does need to be cleaned, some or all of the bacteria will be lost and therefore more will need to be added.
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