--- product_id: 9542422 title: "Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949" brand: "aquascape" price: "€ 78.28" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Aquascape" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/9542422-beneficial-bacteria-concentrate-for-pond-and-water-features-1-1 store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Promotes fish health with vitamins Treats up to 104,000 gal. 8 pure bacterial strains Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 **Brand:** aquascape **Price:** € 78.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦠 Clear water, happy fish, zero hassle — your pond’s secret weapon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 by aquascape - **How much does it cost?** € 78.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/9542422-beneficial-bacteria-concentrate-for-pond-and-water-features-1-1) ## Best For - aquascape enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aquascape brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive Coverage Capacity:** One 1.1-pound container treats up to 104,000 gallons, making it perfect for large ponds and water features. - • **Natural Fish Health Booster:** Infused with marigold and vitamin B to keep your aquatic life thriving and vibrant. - • **Trusted by Pond Enthusiasts:** Join thousands of satisfied users who rely on Aquascape for low-maintenance, algae-controlled ponds. - • **Eco-Friendly Pond Maintenance:** Say goodbye to harsh chemicals—maintain a balanced ecosystem naturally for crystal-clear, healthy water. - • **Powerful 8-Strain Bacterial Blend:** Harness the science of 8 pure beneficial bacteria strains, including PSB, for rapid water clarity and debris breakdown. ## Overview Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate is a scientifically formulated blend of 8 pure bacterial strains and enzymes designed to maintain biological balance in ponds and water features. This 1.1-pound granule container treats up to 104,000 gallons, promoting crystal-clear water by breaking down debris and controlling algae naturally. Enhanced with marigold and vitamin B, it supports fish health while providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical treatments, making it a top choice for pond owners seeking effortless, effective water care. ## Description desertcart.com : Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 : Pond Water Treatments : Patio, Lawn & Garden Review: Better tank cycling, amazing! - Brought this because I've been cycling several tanks and it's been taking forever. I've used this to cycle a 4.5 gallon shallow and it has taken DAYS, not weeks. API freshwater kit. Pic included. Ph will lower with another water change using RO til I get it to 7.0, right now is 7.4. My tap water can be liquid rock. Lol Highly recommend this product. USE A TINY BIT! READ THE DIRECTIONS! Use a heater 78°-82°f to establish the biological bacteria quickly. I use Fritz Fishless Ammonia for cycling. Once it's established, you can lower the temperature or not use the heater at all. (I don't have a heater in my 13 gallon shallow tank, white cloud mountain minnows and pygmy cordys with fire red neos and orange amano shrimp, snails: ramshorns, bladder and Malaysian trumpet. Heavily planted and running two sponge filters. I also use Bacter AE, a rice size speck for the thirteen gallon once a month. Mineral Junkie every two weeks. Seachem Flourish 5 ml once a week. Prime for water changes or RO, depends on the ph, kh and gh readings. Was using stability but found this product to be superior and costs SO Much less. [Not a paid review for any product listed. Product review from personal experience. Your experience may vary.] Review: Only product we put in our pond besides fish food - One day in early 2008 we got out a couple shovels thinking we’d dig a small pond for our backyard … .over the years we’ve learned a lot about what to do and not to do. For the last 5 or so years we’ve figured out how to do it right. A book called Pond Builder’s Bible set me on the right course to explain the safer, healthier, less expensive way to maintain a pond. This Beneficial Bacteria is the ONLY medium that goes in our pond, besides food for the fish. Well, and homemade frog islands, but I don’t think those count. Instead of UV lights, algae killers and other dangerous means, now we use a skimmer, which is just a plastic, 2-compartment bucket with a door than opens and shuts from the movement of the pond water with an approx $150 pump (both located under brown rectangle across from the waterfall in the photos). POND’S SETUP - The pump sucks water from the pond into the skimmer > through a net / thick plastic-y filter > through the pump > then out of the skimmer through a tube in the ground that goes around the side of the pond and under the side of the waterfall wall > and up into the waterfall. The waterfall (base of each level AND a ways up the sides) and the entire pond are lined with a thick pond liner, then rocks were added on top. MAINTENANCE - Debris is removed and hosed from the skimmer net / filter as needed on average 1-2x a week (which takes seconds to do). A few times a year the pump is hosed to keep it clear of debris. Pump has been replaced once in many years; filter / net have never been replaced. - The top of the waterfall has a waterfall bucket, which the underground tube empties into. I have those little black plastic media in a mesh bag in the bottom of the waterfall bucket, which I’ve left in there undisturbed since first adding the waterfall years ago. - The ONLY thing we use is this Beneficial Bacteria. We estimate the pond holds about 1300 gallons. I put one scoop of beneficial bacteria (it’s a very small scoop) into the pond every couple weeks or so. When I’ve forgotten to add a scoop, depending on the time of year the water can fairly quickly get murky and algae can get out of control. If it happens, you have to be patient and give the product time to do its magic. It is not an immediate fix but it does work. The best advice is to remember to use it. - Through the seasons the pond goes through changes; sometimes there may be a short bloom of too much algae - for us especially in the spring - but the bacteria keeps it in check. Occasionally I’ll remove a handful or two of algae if it starts to grow too quickly. The homemade frog islands I made this year have helped keep some of the surface shaded from the sun, which have made occasional algae blooms even less of an issue. The fish, which began as about 9-10 baby goldfish feeder types, are thriving ridiculously well. They overwinter right in place thanks to an aerator I made using a cheap air pump, tube, Mountain Dew bottle filled with white filter media stones. The bottle’s cap has tiny holes drilled in it for aeration plus a bigger one for the air tube. Usually I’ll keep the waterfall going until around December, and turn it back on late winter/early Spring. When it’s off, the pump comes out and we use our air compressor to blow water out of the underground water tube. We realized sometimes the pond water level would drop quickly due to occasional high winds basically blowing minuscule bits of water out of the waterfall. If you’re into Smart home stuff, you’ll like this: we set up the free app IFTTT to turn off the waterfall (plugged into a smart plug) if the wind reaches 15+ mph. We have a separate command that checks if the waterfall is off every 3 hours, and if it is, to turn it back on. Water loss problem solved. Now the goldfish number around 40. Frogs and toads come to visit, sometimes up to 10 at a time. We’ve adopted 3 sunfish that keep making eggs; no babies so far. The pond is healthy, clear and almost maintenance free, largely in thanks to this product. I’m on my 2nd container of it, and that was only because the 1st one was accidentally knocked over by one of our dogs earlier this year. Has my review been helpful to you? If so, would you consider hitting the "helpful" button below? I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you! ## Features - Maintains a strong biological balance providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions - Contains 8 pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria, including PSB bacteria and enzymes - PSB help quickly clear pond water by clumping fine debris and allowing it to settle - Contains marigold and vitamin B to promote fish health - 1 container treats up to 104,0000 gal./393,567 liters ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0039GEK6C | | Allergen Information | Apple | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,212 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #14 in Water Garden & Pond Treatment | | Brand | Aquascape | | Brand Name | Aquascape | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,968 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00742117627328, 00742575989495 | | Included Components | Includes: Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, white | | Item Form | Granules | | Item Type Name | for Pond and Water Features | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Liquid Volume | 393682.64 liters | | Manufacturer | Aquascape | | Manufacturer Part Number | 98949 | | Model Number | 98949 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 742117627328 742575989495 | | Unit Count | 1.1 Pounds | | Warranty Description | 1 year Limited | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Aquascape - **Item Form:** Granules - **Item Weight:** 16 ounces - **Liquid Volume:** 393682.64 liters - **Number of Packs:** 1 ## Images ![Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iePidsZCL.jpg) ![Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6183qx1Y2NL.jpg) ![Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wJ6bNe0zL.jpg) ![Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TQVFLL-RL.jpg) ![Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound, 98949 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EAVDMir4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size Name** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this product realistic for treating a 1/2 acre pond?** A: Hi C.H. This treats a lot of gallons and i am sure there would be some benefit to dispersing the whole bucking into your 1/2 acre pond, but since large ponds are not really measured in gallons, but in acres or square feet of surface area, you would get more benefit and find it to be easier to measure into your pond situation if you used one of the products that is specifically made for farm ponds, like Pond Logic (Airmax) ClearPac Plus which contain ClearPond Bags and Muck Away Pellets. Or Kasco® Macro-Zyme™ Beneficial Bacteria - Pucks or pellets. These are all available here on Amazon and are made for, packaged for, and labeled for use in large ponds.Sincerely,Nate at Practical Garden Ponds 484-356-5351 **Q: Do I need to turn off the UV light and for how long?** A: Thanks for your question. UV lights unfortunately can't distinguish between good bacteria and cellular algae. As such you do want to turn off the UV. I'd recommend turning off the UV for about 48 hours or more after each application. If you want more help you can call Pond and Garden Depot at 1-866-305-5459.Cody H.Customer Service **Q: Can this product be used as a replacement to cycling a tank/pond?** A: It depends what you mean by that ... it can be used to make cycling a pond or tank a bit quicker and lower risk but you still should load the tank in stages or groups and give time for development of the bacteria colonies. **Q: Does this work in temperatures below 50F?** A: Yes, it will work below 50 degrees F. Water temperature should be a minimum of 32 degrees F. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better tank cycling, amazing! *by T***. on September 10, 2026* Brought this because I've been cycling several tanks and it's been taking forever. I've used this to cycle a 4.5 gallon shallow and it has taken DAYS, not weeks. API freshwater kit. Pic included. Ph will lower with another water change using RO til I get it to 7.0, right now is 7.4. My tap water can be liquid rock. Lol Highly recommend this product. USE A TINY BIT! READ THE DIRECTIONS! Use a heater 78°-82°f to establish the biological bacteria quickly. I use Fritz Fishless Ammonia for cycling. Once it's established, you can lower the temperature or not use the heater at all. (I don't have a heater in my 13 gallon shallow tank, white cloud mountain minnows and pygmy cordys with fire red neos and orange amano shrimp, snails: ramshorns, bladder and Malaysian trumpet. Heavily planted and running two sponge filters. I also use Bacter AE, a rice size speck for the thirteen gallon once a month. Mineral Junkie every two weeks. Seachem Flourish 5 ml once a week. Prime for water changes or RO, depends on the ph, kh and gh readings. Was using stability but found this product to be superior and costs SO Much less. [Not a paid review for any product listed. Product review from personal experience. Your experience may vary.] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only product we put in our pond besides fish food *by M***M on November 14, 2022* One day in early 2008 we got out a couple shovels thinking we’d dig a small pond for our backyard … .over the years we’ve learned a lot about what to do and not to do. For the last 5 or so years we’ve figured out how to do it right. A book called Pond Builder’s Bible set me on the right course to explain the safer, healthier, less expensive way to maintain a pond. This Beneficial Bacteria is the ONLY medium that goes in our pond, besides food for the fish. Well, and homemade frog islands, but I don’t think those count. Instead of UV lights, algae killers and other dangerous means, now we use a skimmer, which is just a plastic, 2-compartment bucket with a door than opens and shuts from the movement of the pond water with an approx $150 pump (both located under brown rectangle across from the waterfall in the photos). POND’S SETUP - The pump sucks water from the pond into the skimmer > through a net / thick plastic-y filter > through the pump > then out of the skimmer through a tube in the ground that goes around the side of the pond and under the side of the waterfall wall > and up into the waterfall. The waterfall (base of each level AND a ways up the sides) and the entire pond are lined with a thick pond liner, then rocks were added on top. MAINTENANCE - Debris is removed and hosed from the skimmer net / filter as needed on average 1-2x a week (which takes seconds to do). A few times a year the pump is hosed to keep it clear of debris. Pump has been replaced once in many years; filter / net have never been replaced. - The top of the waterfall has a waterfall bucket, which the underground tube empties into. I have those little black plastic media in a mesh bag in the bottom of the waterfall bucket, which I’ve left in there undisturbed since first adding the waterfall years ago. - The ONLY thing we use is this Beneficial Bacteria. We estimate the pond holds about 1300 gallons. I put one scoop of beneficial bacteria (it’s a very small scoop) into the pond every couple weeks or so. When I’ve forgotten to add a scoop, depending on the time of year the water can fairly quickly get murky and algae can get out of control. If it happens, you have to be patient and give the product time to do its magic. It is not an immediate fix but it does work. The best advice is to remember to use it. - Through the seasons the pond goes through changes; sometimes there may be a short bloom of too much algae - for us especially in the spring - but the bacteria keeps it in check. Occasionally I’ll remove a handful or two of algae if it starts to grow too quickly. The homemade frog islands I made this year have helped keep some of the surface shaded from the sun, which have made occasional algae blooms even less of an issue. The fish, which began as about 9-10 baby goldfish feeder types, are thriving ridiculously well. They overwinter right in place thanks to an aerator I made using a cheap air pump, tube, Mountain Dew bottle filled with white filter media stones. The bottle’s cap has tiny holes drilled in it for aeration plus a bigger one for the air tube. Usually I’ll keep the waterfall going until around December, and turn it back on late winter/early Spring. When it’s off, the pump comes out and we use our air compressor to blow water out of the underground water tube. We realized sometimes the pond water level would drop quickly due to occasional high winds basically blowing minuscule bits of water out of the waterfall. If you’re into Smart home stuff, you’ll like this: we set up the free app IFTTT to turn off the waterfall (plugged into a smart plug) if the wind reaches 15+ mph. We have a separate command that checks if the waterfall is off every 3 hours, and if it is, to turn it back on. Water loss problem solved. Now the goldfish number around 40. Frogs and toads come to visit, sometimes up to 10 at a time. We’ve adopted 3 sunfish that keep making eggs; no babies so far. The pond is healthy, clear and almost maintenance free, largely in thanks to this product. I’m on my 2nd container of it, and that was only because the 1st one was accidentally knocked over by one of our dogs earlier this year. Has my review been helpful to you? If so, would you consider hitting the "helpful" button below? I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would recommend *by R***O on July 13, 2026* I was told about Beneficial Bacteria on Facebook. It was a good investment. It took two treatments which might have been related to under dosing the first time on my part. It did clear the pond with the barley pellets I purchased with this item. ## Frequently Bought Together - Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria Concentrate for Pond and Water Features, 1.1-Pound | 98950 - Summit Clear-Water Barley Straw Pond Treatment, 2-Pack, Treats upto 2000 Gallons, 1000 Gallons per Bale - Aquascape Algaecide for Ponds, Waterfalls, and Fountains – Fast-Acting Algae Control, 32 oz / 946 ml, 96024 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/9542422-beneficial-bacteria-concentrate-for-pond-and-water-features-1-1](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/9542422-beneficial-bacteria-concentrate-for-pond-and-water-features-1-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*