Is PondClear safe to use in a pond used for swimming?

Yes, water treated with PondClear may be used for swimming, recreation, fishing, and other activities immediately after treatment. PondClear is all natural and safe for horses, livestock, birds, pets, fish, wildlife, and the environment.

Can I just do one application of PondClear?

Just like vitamins, consistent use over time will provide the most benefit. Natural decomposition, seasonal changes, and storm runoff will continue to affect your pond. Regular beneficial bacteria treatments using PondClear should continue, as well. In addition, PondClear natural bacteria is developed for optimal results utilizing the listed dosage rate and using all the packets at one time will not achieve the results you’re looking for. Twelve packets treat a 1/4-acre pond for up to 3 months. Use 2 water-soluble packets for every 1/4 acre every 2 weeks when water temperatures are above 50°F.

If they are both bacteria treatments, why do you recommend using both PondClear and MuckAway?

PondClear bacteria work from the top down, clearing your water column of organic debris. MuckAway bacteria work from the bottom up, eliminating up to 2” of muck per month. Airmax utilizes BioMax Technology to formulate the ideal bacterial strains for these two specific applications. When used in combination, PondClear and MuckAway are a great one-two punch for your pond or lake.

What is BioMax Technology?

There are trillions of bacteria strains on Earth, each with unique properties and specialties. Airmax developed BioMax Technology, the proprietary formulating process behind PondClear. The BioMax process starts with analyzing the DNA of bacteria to ensure the correct bacterial strain is selected depending on the application. Once the selection is complete, the bacteria are paired with specific micronutrients and enzymes to maximize the effectiveness of the formula while allowing it to work consistently in a wider range of environments. Through this process, as well as extensive research and field testing, Airmax has selected exclusive beneficial bacteria strains that are the most effective. Those powerful strains make PondClear the industry leader in pond and lake water clarification.

How can I tell if PondClear is working?

It can be hard to measure progress in a large body of water. While most customers see results in 2-4 weeks, it’s important to keep in mind that murky water teeming with suspended organics did not happen overnight, and beneficial bacteria treatments will take time. We recommend doing a jar test to truly see progress. It’s simple to do. Take a clear glass jar, dunk it into your pond, fill it with water, cap it, and keep it in the dark. Repeat with a new jar every two weeks throughout the treatment period. Compare results. Note that if you see a lot of sediment on the bottom of your jars, your pond may have a clay bottom with turbid, murky water caused by sediment not organic debris.