Pond Bacteria Vs. Enzyme

Many people use the terms bacteria and enzyme interchangeably.  While pond bacteria and enzymes are definitely related they are not the same thing.

 

Using pond bacteria is a very good and a natural way to help keep your pond clean but they are not a quick fix.  You need to use bacteria consistently every year to keep up with the waste that is accumulating every year.  Fish waste, dead weeds and algae, leaf debris, and grass clippings are contributing to the sludge at the bottom of your pond.  If you are not doing anything to combat these things they will accumulate at the bottom of your pond rapidly.  Some ponds we have treated have as much as 3 feet of muck and sludge at the bottom and require high doses of concentrated bacteria.  

 

Pond bacteria prouducts contain living organisms that actually produce enzymes.  The enzymes produced are then responsible for breaking down the organic material.  Once the material is broken down the pond bacteria will then be able to easily consume this organic material.  Pond bacteria are very smart; they will only produce the enzyme that is needed to break down the particular waste that is present in the bottom of your pond.

 

The main question we get after discussing pond bacteria is; where does the muck go?  The pond bacteria will consume the muck and release it in the form of carbon dioxide, water, and very small amount of their own waste.  In the end, bacteria are what physically consume your muck and the enzyme is just there to help make it a bit easier for the bacteria. 

 

Sanco has several pond bacteria based products Natural Pond Cleaner, Natural Pond Cleaner Water Soluble Packs, Muck Doctor, and Excavate.  For more information on our bacteria products contact Sanco.