MICROBE-LIFT PL Pond and Outdoor Water Garden Cleaner, Safe for Live Koi Fish, Plant Life, and Decor, 1 Gallon

This stuff really works. It doesn't work miracles however. You must be removing solids from your water and have some biological filtration to remove harmful chemicals produced by fish waste. But assuming you have tackled those two areas first adding Microbelift will turn your pond water crystal clear in no time. Moreover, it will improve your biological filters efficiency so it does a better job as well. It does not remove algae per se but it does reduce the conditions that promote algae growth. Many Pondkeepers are obsessed with clear and clean water. And for good reason, clean water promotes healthy fish that you can see in the pond. This product is the finishing touch achieve that goal. Regular use, especially in warm summer months, will allow you to drop a coin in your pond tell if it is tails or heads sitting on the bottom. I have used Microbelift for 5 years and no other additive on the market performs as well in terms of improving water quality and clarity. It is not a miracle solution however. You must take care of basic mechanical and bio filtration. If you have done that this product will multiply your efforts making your pond and fish the best they can be. I only ever add three things to my Koi pond; water, pond salt and Microbelift. My Koi thrive in the clean water and I enjoy being able to admire my fish and the peaceful beauty of my backyard pond. It is not inexpensive and the smell, at least initially is awful. But if you want to keep healthy fish, be able to see them don't waste your money on any other products. Microbelift just works, plain and simple.

I really love this stuff! I had my concerns. Right? Is it safe? Will it work? IS IT SAFE??? Answers to all: YEP! Forgive me; I admit my "koi" ponds are not exactly proper, but my fish are thriving! We put them in about fifteen years ago (God bless our Kabota!). Most of the water comes dashing in off the roof via PVC pipes that land on these groovy rain chains (another terrific Amazon purchase), which splash into our ponds. But they were more than a bit "fluffy" or cloudy. We have lots of established plants, but "fluffy" happens. So, I took a leap of faith and tried this product. WOW! Happy fish and happy me! I ended up buying three gallons in total and will be ordering a couple more. I am so impressed! YES - IT SMELLS RATHER WRETCHED AT FIRST, BUT THAT DOES NOT LAST - THE CLEAR WATER DOES! Buy this! I waited over a week before writing the review to make sure it was safe—YAY! THIS IS SAFE AND RATHER FABULOUS! Just toss it in a few days before your next soiree so the initial smell dissipates. IT IS WORTH IT!

Microbe lift keeps water clear

It’s a great product!

I was hesitant to try this product. I have a koi/goldfish pond that I’ve been struggling to keep clear for several seasons. I acquired this established pond with a house and had lost fish along the way, as it wasn’t in good shape when I acquired it. I even paid professionals for maintenance for two seasons, but never had clear water after the initial spring startup clean. It was ALWAYS murky looking and you could only see fish at the surface level. This year I decided to maintain the pond myself, as professionals weren’t making progress. I have a larger 3,000+ gallon pond and just like every year prior, there was heavy sludge buildup along the liner. This product has made a huge difference - I can honestly say that I have never been able to see the bottom of my pond and enjoy my fish this late in the season. Photo of day 9 reveals rocks in the bottom left corner - these rocks are over 3ft deep and the fish are completely visible now at all depths. I was definitely worried about my fish health and so I added a much smaller quantity than recommended for my pond size, but there is a huge difference in water clarity and my fish are happy and active. I added a second dose on day 7. I can even see baby fish swimming around deep towards the bottom now!! I will be ordering this product again and again. I am no longer embarrassed to show off my well-maintained pond to others and I can truly enjoy my fish pond now.

I use Microbe Lift PL in both my pond and any aquarium I'm setting up to get the beneficial bacteria going. Hopefully you understand the key role that beneficial bacteria play in a healthy aquatic environment. These bacteria must be present to keep your water clear and your fish alive. I have a 2.5 feet deep pond that fills with leaves and debris every winter forcing me to have to drain it and power wash it. So each fall I remove my fish and place them into indoor aquariums and take the pond pump out. In the spring, after I refill the pond, I inoculate it with Microbe Lift PL to get things off to a great start. I repeat that application as soon as I see the beginning of the typical algae bloom and the Microbe Lift PL stops it in its tracks. I also put Microbe Lift PL into the aquariums that I overwinter the fish in to establish the beneficial bacteria there also. It stinks for just a short time after you add it, but the smell lets you know that you are using an active/live product and the odor dissipates quickly. Good stuff!

I used this in my water features. It does the job, but man does it smell awful. I had it in the garage but it was too powerful. I finally had to put it out under the deck. I don’t know that I’d buy it again or not. I’d probably try a different brand.

I’ve been very happy with all of the Microbe-Lift products that I use. This bacteria seems to work well with keeping my pond clear and holding down algae growth. I use it to keep my bog filter seeded. As far as I can tell it’s working great.