{"product_id":"animal-wellbeing-pond-start-cycling-bacteria","title":"Animal Wellbeing Pond Start Cycling Bacteria","description":"\u003cp\u003eA newly filled pond has no bacterial colony, and the first fish you add produce ammonia with nowhere for it to go. Pond Start seeds that colony — concentrated nitrifying bacteria that settle onto rock, liner, gravel and filter media and convert ammonia and nitrite through to nitrate. It is equally the bottle to reach for after a filter clean or a big water change, when you have just washed a good part of the colony down the drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 125ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1L. See the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/animal-wellbeing\"\u003eAnimal Wellbeing\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish-supplies\"\u003eFish Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColonises hard surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — establishes on rock, wood, substrate and filter media, not just in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish can go in after treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Animal Wellbeing states it is safe for immediate fish introduction once dosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRebuilds after maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — replaces the nitrifying population lost to a filter clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe to overdose\u003c\/strong\u003e — the brand states overdosing will not harm pond inhabitants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian made\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured in Australia by Animal Wellbeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemineralised water, concentrated nitrifying bacteria blend, natural stabilisers for pond conditions, preservation system, pH buffer compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake gently. New pond: Animal Wellbeing lists one entire bottle per 1000L of total pond volume — the label does not say which bottle size that refers to, so check it before dosing. Established pond: 1 capful (10ml) per 100L twice weekly. Allow 24–48 hours for colonisation and monitor ammonia and nitrite while the pond establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pond use only. Not for human consumption — keep out of reach of children and pets, and seek medical advice immediately if swallowed. Store below 25°C out of direct sunlight and use within 2–3 years of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/animalwellbeing.com.au\/product\/pond-start-cycling-bacteria\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnimal Wellbeing — Pond Start Cycling Bacteria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Animal Wellbeing","offers":[{"title":"125ml","offer_id":55874849308994,"sku":"WELLBEING033","price":14.37,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":55874849341762,"sku":"WELLBEING034","price":18.57,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":55874849374530,"sku":"WELLBEING035","price":22.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":55874849407298,"sku":"WELLBEING036","price":30.57,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6676\/0120\/files\/default_4ef4bdf1-367d-4e82-953e-12309d7eda26.jpg?v=1786289293","url":"https:\/\/www.peekapaw.com.au\/products\/animal-wellbeing-pond-start-cycling-bacteria","provider":"PeekAPaw Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}