Biostim Liquid is an affordable, easy-to-use biological treatment that clears suspended organic material in dams and ponds. It stimulates beneficial bacteria to digest floating particles, improving clarity and water health. Used monthly, it boosts “good” bacteria, reduces algae growth, and helps maintain balanced, cleaner water.
Summary
Biostim Liquid Explained
Biostim Liquid is a great way to treat dams and ponds to help clean up some of the floating organic materials that can be suspended in the water column. If you’ve never used it before, it can seem a little challenging — but it’s easy to use.
We’re going to explain why it’s so useful, how to use it, and why it’s a cost-effective choice.
A Budget-Friendly Biological Treatment
Biostim Liquid is a cost-effective biological treatment that’s at the lower end of the price scale. It won’t break the bank, but it will help you clear up dams, ponds, water gardens, lakes, and other water bodies suffering from suspended organic matter.
It’s a fantastic choice for a new dam or pond because it gives a kickstart to get those good biological processes going. It gives your dam ecosystem an early boost to help the beneficial bacteria thrive.
By encouraging helpful aerobic bacteria from the get-go, you can help prevent algae and weed problems before they get a foothold.
How Does Biostim Liquid Work?
Biostim Liquid is simple but powerful. It’s like a fertiliser, but for good bacteria: it’s full of stimulants that help them thrive. When the good bacteria grow, they start latching onto some of the suspended particles in the water, making it sink to the bottom. It’s like a flocculant for some kinds of organic material.
It encourages bacteria that:
– Attach to organic floating particles
– Digest those particles as food
– Make the particles sink
How to Apply Biostim Liquid
Biostim Liquid is easy to apply. It’s a relatively low dose rate — 1 litre per megalitre is the suggested dose rate. A little goes a long way:
– 1L per megalitre of water (for a large dam)
– 20mL per 1000L (better for ponds)
It’s best to dilute it at a ratio of about 10 to 1, and then pour it around or spray it close to an aerator or a pump — or anywhere you’ve got moving water. If you don’t have moving water, you can just throw it in at various locations around the pond or dam using a bucket.
We recommend monthly treatments as a general starting point. The reason for that is that the bacteria you’re stimulating will work fast and then peter out. We think of it like taking kids to a birthday party: they roll in there like normal and get loaded up with sugar, then run like mad for a few hours, until they eventually go back to normal.
It’s the same for the bacteria. They work well and then stop, so they need another boost. Using Biostim Liquid is the sort of treatment where the conditions will continue to improve over time, so you want to keep a regular dose. That’s why it can be a good idea to break the back of the problem with heavier doses, then back off as conditions improve.
Get a Bigger Boost with Aeration
Biostim Liquid is a fantastic solution that works wonders, but these sorts of products work better with aeration. Most of the problems we see in dams or ponds can be improved with aeration, which is where you add oxygen to the water and improve overall circulation in a process called destratification.
When you treat with Biostim, you’re encouraging the “good” bacteria to grow and get to work. These types of bacteria can only live in quality, oxygenated water. That’s why pairing Biostim with aeration is a powerful boost: it helps create the conditions your boosted bacteria need to thrive. More oxygen means:
– More good bacteria
– Reduced weed and algae growth
– Improved water quality
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Biostim Liquid is a simple, natural way to restore water quality. If you’re dealing with sludge, murky water, or too much organic debris, it’s a powerful, practical step you can take towards a cleaner, more balanced water body. If you want to know more, or if you’re looking for quality biological treatments and aeration systems, contact us. We’re happy to help.
