{"title":"Filter start","description":"\u003ch2\u003e What are filter starter bacteria?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFilterstart products contain specialized bacteria (nitrifying bacteria and other microorganisms) that attach themselves to the filter material, walls, and bottom of the pond. They ensure that ammonia and nitrite—toxic waste products from fish and plant ponds—are quickly converted. In a poorly started or disturbed biological filter, it can take several weeks for the bacterial culture to build up naturally. With a filterstart product, you accelerate this process and immediately boost the biological balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Why use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When constructing a new pond or installing a new filter, it's important to get the bacterial culture going quickly. After the winter season, a major cleaning, or medication, many bacteria may have decreased or been killed – a filter starter product can help in this case. It helps reduce ammonia and nitrite, prevents cloudy water, and promotes a healthier pond environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Who is it suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThese products are suitable for all types of ornamental ponds, koi ponds, or swimming ponds with biological filters. Whether you've just installed a pond or have been maintaining it for years, proper filter setup and maintenance are essential for clear water, healthy fish, and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage \u0026amp; tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Add the filter starter according to the dosage instructions. When applying in spring, wait until the water temperature reaches approximately 10-12°C, as bacteria thrive at this temperature. If present, turn off the \u003ca title=\"UV filter\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/uv-c-filters\"\u003eUVC lamp\u003c\/a\u003e for 24-48 hours after adding the product to allow the bacteria to adhere properly and not be killed immediately by the radiation. Distribute the bacteria over the filter media or pour them directly into the \u003ca title=\"pond filters\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/vijverfilters\"\u003efilter\u003c\/a\u003e so they can adhere to the substrate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Key benefits at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eAccelerates the biological start-up of your filter: faster than waiting for natural build-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Supports clear water, reduced ammonia\/nitrite risk, and healthier fish and plant life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Helps after cleaning, winter storage or use of medication so that the filter recovers quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Improves the functioning of mechanical and biological filter material by adhering bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e By using a filter starter product correctly, you lay the foundation for a stable, clear pond with a healthy biological balance. Visit our category page for the full range and the correct size for your pond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oase-biokick-200ml","title":"Oase Biokick 200 ml","description":"Oase biokick 200ml. \u003cbr\u003eAquaActiv BioKick 200 ml","brand":"Oase Living Waters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112545698079,"sku":"50295","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/files\/oase-biokick-200ml.jpg?v=1709640388"},{"product_id":"oase-biokick-2000ml","title":"Oase biokick 2.000ml.","description":"Oase biokick 2.000ml.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Revive the pond or filter biologist in spring or when starting a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This Biokick from Oase contains more than 10 million active micro-organisms per ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The dry culture of predominantly hetetrophic bacterial strains is easy to apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e They accelerate the decomposition of organic material and strengthen the biofilm in the pond\/filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBenefits of Oase Biokick 2,000ml:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easy to apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Works very fast and effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePackaging gSuitable for ponds up to 100,000 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Included in the delivery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Instructions for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Oase Biokick 2000ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Tip from the pond specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelp the pond to start up after the winter or for a new pond by adding bacteria.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oase Living Waters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112545960223,"sku":"50939","price":97.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/products\/oase-aquaactiv-biokick-2-l-01.jpg?v=1698398551"},{"product_id":"oase-biokick-premium","title":"Oase biokick premium","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOase biokick premium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Oase's Biokick Premium contains highly concentrated filter bacteria for severely damaged filter systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEnsure full capacity within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This liquid preparation contains highly concentrated autotrophic bacterial strains and enzymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 1 ampoule contains approximately 1 billion bacteria and is sufficient for 10,000 liters of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A special opener is included to easily open the ampoules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBenefits of Oase Biokick premium:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easy to apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Works very fast and effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePackaging Suitable for ponds up to 40,000 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWorks perfectly on damaged filters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Included in the delivery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Instructions for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 4x Oase Biokick ampoules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Opener especially for ampoules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Tip from the pond specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelp the pond to start up after the winter or for a new pond by adding bacteria.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oase Living Waters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112546222367,"sku":"51280","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/products\/aquaactiv-biokick-premium-01.jpg?v=1698398561"},{"product_id":"velda-bacterial-filterstart-20ml","title":"Velda Bacterial Filterstart 20ml","description":"Velda Bacterial Filterstart 20ml.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen freeze-dried Bacterial Filterstart is added to an active pond filter, billions of nitrifying bacteria are created within 24 hours. Although tiny, these bacteria are essential for life on earth. This also applies to garden ponds. Nitrifying bacteria play a vital role in breaking down (demineralizing) organic compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Along with enzymes and fungi, these bacteria convert organic waste into nutrients for aquatic plants. A biological filter plays a major role in this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The importance of Bacterial Filterstart \u003cbr\u003eWhen setting up a new filter or replacing an existing one with new materials, we can expect it to take at least 6 to 8 weeks for sufficient microorganisms to develop. However, to achieve a biologically functioning filter as quickly as possible, Bacterial Filterstart is added to the filter substrates. This has an almost immediate beneficial effect on the biological balance in the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBenefits of Velda Bacterial Filterstart 20ml:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Start-up bacteria in a new pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easy to apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Included in the delivery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e Velda Bacterial Filterstart 20ml\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Velda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112576401695,"sku":"122605","price":7.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/products\/bacterial-filterstart.jpg?v=1698398807"},{"product_id":"microbe-lift-super-start-filter-500ml","title":"Microbe-lift Super start filter 500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobe-lift Super start filter 500ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial formula for bead filters and other biological filters. Like most biomechanical filters, the strength of bead filters lies in the use of a filter medium with a large adhesion surface in relation to its volume. This carrier material provides sufficient biomass in the form of a biofilm to effectively remove organic and inorganic waste from the water, making it suitable for pond life. In this biofilm, it is possible to perform aerobic, facultative anaerobic, anaerobic, and chemosynthetic processes when all necessary bacteria are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobe-Lift Super Start\u003c\/strong\u003e already contains all these bacteria to perform all these processes for optimal operation of your (bead) filter. If Microbe-Lift® Super Start is used according to the prescribed dosages, it will ensure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid filter startup to break down organic waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid breakdown of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces sludge\/sediment buildup in the filter for easier maintenance and improves filter effectiveness by preventing \"channeling\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly restores the filter after the use of medications and antibiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks down medicine residues such as formalin products that are harmful to bacteria after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemains effective over a wide range of pH values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant reduction of unpleasant odors due to dead algae, fish excrement, and urine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces hydrogen sulfide, which emits a strong, unpleasant odor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOSAGE: When starting the filter, use SuperStart for 4 weeks. After flushing the filter, use it for 2 weeks. After that, you can use \u003ca href=\"\/en\/vijveronderhoud\/vijverbacterien\/microbe-lift-clean-clear-1000ml\" title=\"microbe-lift-clean-clear-1000ml\"\u003eMicrobe-Lift Clean \u0026amp; Clear\u003c\/a\u003e for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sibo - Fluidra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112985116959,"sku":"SC755","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/products\/microbe-lift-super-start-filter-500ml.jpg?v=1698401442"},{"product_id":"microbe-lift-super-start-filter-1000ml","title":"Microbe-lift Super start filter 1,000ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Microbe-lift Super start filter 1,000ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSpecial formula for bead filters and other biological filters. Like most biomechanical filters, the strength of bead filters lies in the use of a filter medium with a large surface area to adhere to its volume. This carrier material provides sufficient biomass in the form of a biofilm to effectively remove organic and inorganic waste from the water, making it suitable for pond life. Within this biofilm, aerobic, facultative anaerobic, anaerobic, and chemosynthetic processes can occur when all the necessary bacteria are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMicrobe-Lift Super Start\u003c\/strong\u003e contains all these bacteria to carry out all these processes for optimal performance of your (bead) filter. 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After rinsing the filter, use it for 2 weeks. Afterward, use \u003ca href=\"\/en\/vijveronderhoud\/vijverbacterien\/microbe-lift-clean-clear-1000ml\" title=\"microbe-lift-clean-clear-1000ml\"\u003eMicrobe-Lift Clean \u0026amp; Clear\u003c\/a\u003e for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sibo - Fluidra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112988754207,"sku":"SC756","price":24.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/products\/microbe-lift-super-start-filter-1.000ml.jpg?v=1698401440"},{"product_id":"microbe-lift-super-start-filter-4000ml","title":"Microbe-lift Super start filter 4,000ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Microbe-lift Super start filter 4,000ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Special formula for bead filters and other biological filters. Like most biomechanical filters, the strength of bead filters lies in the use of a filter medium with a large surface area to adhere to its volume. 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It reduces the presence of ammonia and nitrite within 24 hours. Secret Filterstart can be used when starting up a new filter system or at the start of the new season. It can also be administered in small doses after water changes or medication treatments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The effect is highly effective and keeps the pond and filter in balance. The required amount can be added directly to the filter. The UVC filter should be turned off for 24 hours. This amount contains enough bacteria for more than 40,000 liters of pond water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/b\u003e From a water temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, 1 gram per 1000 liters of pond water. 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