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Ammonizing and nitrifying bacteria: what is it and why are they needed
The addition of starter nitrifying bacteria helps to colonize the pond with the right micro-organisms.
Ammonizing and nitrifying bacteria play an important role in maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem. Consider each type of bacteria:
Ammonizing bacteria (ammonifiers):
Ammonizing bacteria decompose organic substances, converting them into ammonia. This helps clear the pond of organic waste and prevents uildup, which helps keep the water clean and prevents bad odors from developing.
Nitrifying bacteria (nitrifiers):
Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia and nitrite to nitrate. Nitrates can be used by plants as a source of nutrition.
Benefits of ammonizing and nitrifying bacteria in the pond:
• Improving water quality: Ammonizing and nitrifying bacteria play a key role in removing ammonia, which is toxic to fish and other aquatic life. Converting ammonia to nitrate helps keep ammonia levels low and creates a safe environment for fish.
• Nitrogen balance: Nitrogen is an important element in the pond ecosystem. Ammonizing and nitrifying bacteria help maintain nitrogen balance by converting organic nitrogen into available forms that can be used by plants for growth.
• Plant Growth Stimulation: Nitrates resulting from nitrification are an important source of nutrition for plants.
• Sustainable ecosystem: The interaction of ammonizing and nitrifying bacteria creates a sustainable ecosystem in the pond.
Powder or liquid bacteria?
• Dry bacteria: Dry bacteria are usually presented in the form of a powder or granule which contains the dried bacteria. These forms are stored dry and can have a long shelf life if stored properly. The concentration of dry bacteria may be less high, which may require more product to achieve the desired effect.
• Liquid bacteria: Liquid bacteria, or also called live bacteria, are in liquid form or solution. They contain active and live bacteria and are usually supplied in sterile containers. The concentration of liquid bacteria may be higher, and their dosage is indicated in terms of the volume of liquid to be added to the pond.
Main rules for use:
1. Turn off circulation for 12 hours and UV sterilizer/ozonator for 48 hours;
2. Bacteria are introduced directly into the filter on filter elements or bioload;
3. If there is no filter, the drug can be applied directly into the pond, in the evening, along the perimeter of the reservoir.