Hydra Crystal (Pond Green Water Treatment)

HYDRA CRYSTAL FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES

• Hydra Crystal acts rapidly on the pond green water to give you crystal clear water.
• Completely biodegradable.
• Free of all toxic additives, mineral-based Hydra Crystal absorbs and chelates phosphates, nitrites, and other water pollutants to give you a clean healthy water body.
• This special green water treatment formula improves the water quality without disturbing the ecological balance of the pond.
• Safe for fish, reptiles, birds, invertebrates, mammals, humans and water plants.
• No damaging effect on concrete surfaces or synthetic liners.
• Not harmful to biological filters or pumps installed in the pond.
• Immediately after the product application, scattered single-celled algae flocculate and clump together to be removed through the filter system.

THE PROBLEM GREEN WATER CAN CAUSE TO YOUR PONDS 

Spring sunshine is a welcome change in the weather, but with the onset of warm weather, your clear pond may become green due to unsightly algal growth. The nutrient build-up over the winter months, actively feeding fish in warm weather, and along with the sun rays penetrating the pond surface, create suitable conditions for phytoplankton to thrive.

Phytoplankton or single-celled algae, make the clear pond water turn green or like pea soup.

Algal blooms are not only visually unappealing, but excessive algae also compete with fish and other aquatic creatures for dissolved oxygen during the night.

On cloudy days when single-celled algae are unable to replenish oxygen with photosynthesis, depleted oxygen levels prove harmful to the fish and other water plants.

HOW TO GET RID OF GREEN WATER WITH HYDRA CRYSTAL

Hydra Crystal is a unique mineral-based formulation that acts fast on the algal cells causing them to cluster together and descend to the bottom of the pond where it could be picked up by the pond filters. It is important to have the filters running and regularly cleaned during the treatment.

Hydra Crystal used in combination with Bio Aquatic Bacteria, keeps the single-celled algae from returning. Hydra Bio Aquatic Bacteria is a blend of favourable bacteria that feeds on excess nutrients (on which algae survive) and thwarts algae growth.

DOSAGE RATES

Usage Rates Dilution 1:10,000

• 1 gm of Hydra Crystal treats 10 litres of water (2.2 gallons).
• 1 kg of Hydra Crystal treats 10,000 litres of water(2,200 gallons).
• 5 kg of Hydra Crystal treats 50,000 litres of water (11,000 gallons).
• 20 kg of Hydra Crystal treats 200,000 litres of water (44,000 gallons).

HOW DOES HYDRA CRYSTAL WORK AND HOW TO USE

• Apply Hydra Crystal near the pump outlet for thorough mixing in the pond or mix with enough tap water and add as slurry to the pond

NOTE – Hydra Crystal can only to be used in conjunction WITH an External Filter Box with Sponges (fine, medium and coarse). Sponges need to be either new or in very good condition and cleaned regularly.

How to use

Mix Hydra Crystal with enough tap water to add as slurry near the pump outlet for thorough mixing in the pond.

For large bodies of waters such as lakes and large ponds, use Hydra Rapide.

Hydra Crystal will make single-cell algae clump together, and will need the filter system to clean them out, therefore a filter system is required for best results. 

During treatment ensure minimum of 8-10 mg/l DO (dissolved oxygen). Use aeration by water pump or air pump, remember blanket weed / algae is adding oxygen to your water, therefore removing it will lower your oxygen level. When treating allow plenty of time to observe fish in case of adverse reaction (increase oxygen levels in water if required).

30ml Level Spoon - Holds 24g - Treats 240 litre (52 gal)

1 g Treats 10 ltr (2.2 gal)

1 kg Treats 10,000 ltr (2,200 gal)

5 kg Treats 50,000 ltr (11,000 gal)

20 kg Treats 200,000 ltr (44,000 gal) 

NOTE - DO NOT MIX with any other product. Do not use when temperature is below 12°C (54°F). Second Application (if necessary, after 48 hours) will require a 10-20% water change before re-applying at same rate.

Best Time To Apply

As with all pond treatment products, pick the coolest time of day to apply. DO NOT USE on very hot days. Ensure your pond has adequate dissolved oxygen (8-10 mg/l dissolved oxygen). Remove any dead algae that floats to the top as it occurs.

Hydra Crystal requires an external filter to remove the treated algae. Do a glass test (see “Important Information” instruction sheet) before adding Hydra Crystal to pond. Do not use if your water does not have a green tinge as Hydra Crystal needs single cell algae to react with

Is this ok to use in soft water areas?

Yes, you can use Hydra Crystal in soft water areas.

Is it safe to use within a duck pond?

Hydra Crystal is safe to use where ducks are present within a pond.