JBL FilterStart Pond
Bacteria starter for pond filters

  • For use with a new filter, after filter cleaning or after medication treatment: granulate with autotrophic bacteria cultures to activate the pond filters quickly
  • Add little water to the granulate with bacterial concentrate and spread it on the pond filter material
  • Healthy pond filter: activates the filter quickly (within a few days) and prolongs the filter’s service life.
  • Merely waiting for a healthy bacterial population takes a very long time, even in ponds, because useful bacteria develop only slowly in a new pond without water pollution. Bacteria only react and reproduce when there is a lot of food (NH4, NO2)
  • Package contents: granulate enriched with pollutant-degrading bacteria. Dosage: 250 g granulate for 10,000 l pond water
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Price: 18,86 €
basic price 75.44 EUR / kg
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
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Product information

Activating a pond filter:
Bacterial colonisation of a pond filter takes several weeks, during which problematic pollutants can already accumulate in the pond water. The JBL FilterStart Pond activates the pond filter within a few days and thus achieves clean and healthy pond water.

FilterStart Pond is easy to use
Moisten the filter material and sprinkle the complete tin content on top. Allow it to take effect for 2 hours before switching the filter on. Do not bathe in swimming ponds for 24 hours after use.

Dosage: 250 g granulate for 10,000 l pond water.

Advantages of the JBL bacterial starters
Live autotrophic bacteria, breakdown of ammonium/ammonia and nitrite through active bacteria, breakdown of fish excrement and other waste.

Autotrophic bacterial strains grow somewhat more slowly than heterotrophic bacteria, but are faster and more efficient when breaking down pollutants (nitrification).

8 complementary bacteria cultures to break down protein, ammonium and nitrite.

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Details

JBL FilterStart Pond

Art. no.:
2732500
EAN Code:
4014162273253
Content:
0,25 kg
Range:
10000 l
Volume packaging:
0.54 l
Gross weight:
285 g
Net weight:
250 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
80/84/80 mm

Properties

Animal species: Goldfish, Koi, Mussels, Snails, Sturgeons, Terrapins, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All pond fish
Volume habitat: > 10,000 L
Colour: white
Dosage: 250 g granulate for 10,000 l pond water

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No
FAQ
Why do I need JBL FilterStart Pond ? What bacteria are included?

JBL FilterStartPond is needed whether you are creating a new pond or servicing the pond after the winter, when cleaning the filter media and after remedy treatment.

Highly active cleaning bacteria belonging to the group of nitrifiers and denitrificants, plus heterotropic bacteria with different degradative pathways on a mineral-based carrier granulate, together ensure an accumulation of bacteria in the filter.

The nitrifiers start quickly and effectively with the breakdown of ammonium/ammonia and nitrite. The denitrificants take slightly longer to start with the breakdown of nitrate to atmospheric nitrogen.

The heterotrophic groups advance the reduction of sediments, preventing the filter media from rapid silting and becoming clogged.

Can the pond care products StabiloPond Basis, JBL StabiloPond KH, JBL OxyPond, JBL FilterStart Pond, JBL PhosEx Pond Filter, JBL SediEx Pond, JBL AlgoPond Sorb, JBL AgoPond Forte*, JBL AlgoPond Green*, JBL PhosEx Pond Direct, JBL BactoPond be used with an operating UV-C water clarifier without any problems or should the UV-C unit be switched off?

In simple terms we can say that when applying the liquid products JBL AlgoPond Sorb, JBL AgoPond Forte*, JBL AlgoPond Green*, JBL PhosEx Pond Direct, JBL BactoPond the UV-C water clarifier should be temporarily switched off so that the active substances will not be destroyed. Please look up the time periods in the respective operation instructions.

With JBL StabiloPond Basis, JBL StabiloPond KH, JBL OxyPond, JBL FilterStart Pond, JBL PhosEx Pond Filter, JBL SediEx Pond the UV-C water clarifier may remain in operation.

* Labelling according to EU Directive 98/8/EC: Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use!

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pk_aquascaping_and_n - Dutch
2022-06-27T18:48:19Z

Perfect product to start up your pond filter and feed it with the right bacteria.

Gr. Patrick


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