Winter Pond Care - Nutrient Removal - Winter Algae Treatment

Happy Holidays to all our supporters!  Clean water means Removal of Excess Nutrients, AKA pollution. For troublesome algae, ESPECIALLY the kind that grows in cold water, we found Calcium Silicate with or without monthly Diatom promoter (Aquaritin) does an amazing job of eliminating phosphorous from your pond or lake!

Lab experiments have shown that Calcium Silicate will remove 77 percent of the phosphorous in water every 24 hours. Since Calcium Silicate can sometimes take months to completely dissolve it can remove all of the phosphorous in your pond your lake (based on proper dose). This process is known as mineral sequestration and the phosphorous is converted into calcium phosphate (an inert ingredient in water). Proper dose for any and all Nutrient Removal supplies will be provided NO CHARGE by our charity's scientists. 

We have a direct relationship with a mineral mining operation in Ontario, Canada that we purchase bulk aggregate refined into granular by the metric ton.

So now through end of February, 2023 we are offering FREE DELIVERY on at least two 50 lb. 5 gallon buckets @ $60 each, of bulk calcium silicate in much of the greater Washington DC area. Call Matt at 571-436-6327 to see if your location qualifies. 

All you do is use feed scoops to spread the sand like granular calcium silicate into the pond or lake from it's center banks. Watch out for windy conditions or wear a dust mask because you don't want the dust in your lungs you want all product to end up in your water only! You just want the water to sit on what you put into your pond or lake. Do not put in streams or moving water. 

Also, during the winter months, when water is not frozen, you can treat monthly with Aquaritin (diatom promoter) to further remove chemicals and add oxygen to your pond or lake.

As always, we are available to discuss your specific pond needs. Here's to cleaner surface waters using nature based solutions in 2023!