Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Water chemistry Bacterial Treatment instead of Chemical Treatment

I have been following the Copper Sulfate post and it has taken the direction of using Bacteria as an alternative way to use chemical to treat Floating Algae.

I decided to start a new post to discuss Bacterial Treatment Usage and Application to remove nutrients in a pond.

I can contribute from my own experiences, as probably many others can.

When I first started to sell pond management products in 1999 I was hesitant to use bacteria, it seemed like snake oil to me, until I became more educated about it and until I saw its potential with my own clients.

The first distributor who approached me was trying to sell me a bucket of bacteria for 3000$. Then another one try to sell me "his" unique mix for 200$ a pound... no wonder people think this is expensive!

Seven years later, we are now selling bacteria with high CFU counts, certified products from 15$ to 30$ a pound. Those mixes always work better with aeration and some are capable to work without it.
Let's share stories: results, expectations, short comings or better than expected stuff�