Product Details

Microbe-Lift PL is Specially Formulated for Decorative Fish Ponds, Aquatic Lagoons, and Smaller Water Features - 100% Natural Safe & Beneficial Bacteria - Liquid
Microbe-Lift/PL offers continued biological activity even in water temperatures under 55° (12°C).

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Safe · Natural · Nonpathogenic · Nontoxic · Noncaustic - Safe.
NOT a chemical. It's harmless to humans, animals, fish, plants and the environment.



Product Description:

  • Creates a healthy environment for your pond, promoting faster fish growth.
  • Helps reduce ammonia and nitrogen levels.
  • Significantly reduces noxious odors caused by dead algae, fish fecal matter, and urine.
  • Reduces hydrogen sulfide, which creates strong, offensive odors.
  • Reduces buildup of bird droppings, fish feed, and dead leaves.
  • Breaks down dead algae.
  • Improves dissolved oxygen levels.
  • Digests organic sludge reducing the frequency of cleaning
  • Seeds and maintains biological filters.
  • Contains nitrifiers, including both Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter species.
  • Contains photosynthetic bacteria and heterotrophic bacteria which help clarify cloudy water by promoting flocculation and settling of organic and inorganic particles.
  • Effective over a wide range of pH conditions.
  • Safe for fish and plants and household pets that may drink from the pond
  • Microbe-Lift PL is a natural bacterial pond clarifier, grown with nitrobacter bacterium
  • Made in the USA
  • 2 years unopened shelf-life, 1 year opened
  • Safe for wildlife and pets that may drink out of pond


Direction for use:
Shake well before using

Basic Application Rates

 Size of Pond 
(in gallons)
  1st Application  
(purge)
 Next 4 Weeks 
  (once per week) 
 Maintenance 
  (once per month)  

80-250

8 oz. 2 oz. 2 oz.

251-500

10 oz. 3 oz. 3 oz.

501-1,000

14 oz. 5 oz. 5 oz.

1,001-1,500

18 oz. 6 oz. 6 oz.

1,501-2,500

24 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz.

2,501-3,500

28 oz. 10 oz. 10 oz.

3,501-5,000

32 oz. 12 oz. 12 oz.

5,001-7,500

40 oz. 16 oz. 16 oz.

7,501-10,000

48 oz. 20 oz. 20 oz.

For larger ponds add 8oz per 2,500 gallons for the 1st application (purge) and 4oz per 2,500 gallons next 4 weeks (once per week) and then once per month for maintenance.

For best results in your pond, you should maintain a balanced pH. Unlike other products in the marketplace today, Microbe-Lift PL will still be effective even if your pH is high or low.




Product Reviews

5 stars based on 16 reviews 
5
Chesterfield MO
Pond chem Good price free shipping and it works.
Pros:None
Cons:None
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5
Rio Rancho
Wonderful! My son, Michael, has me order this for him since he doesn't have a computer. He loves the product since it does what he wants it to do
Pros:None
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5
Great products Have used this product since I have had my pond and thats
Twenty plus years and my fish are all from the begging..
Pros:None
Cons:None
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5
Atlanta
Pond saver Our Koi pond water was very green. Aside from doing a total water change, we could not seem to improve the water quality even though we tried a number of commercial products... until we tried Microbe Lift PL.
Within a short time the water quality improved and the color was noticeably better.
Pros:None
Cons:Smells like sulfer
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5
Yeah! No More Green Sludge!! I am amazed at this product. After the second dose there is no more green sludge in my pond/waterfall. And I don't need to worry about the birds drinking the water on these very hot days. Thank you so much! We love this product!!
Pros:Works like a charm
Cons:I have to seal it into an airtight container as it smells horrid!!!
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5
This stuff really works!! MicrobeLift is a great brand. All its products are good for your pond and your koi. I use the PL every year in my 19,000 gallon pond. It gets the bacteria going quickly in the spring and keeps the biological filters operating at peak performance all season.
Pros:The more smelly it is, the more live bacteria are in the bottle.
Cons:None
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5
Crossville Tennessee
Love this product! This product assists my sludge-away in keeping my water clear and keeps my water lilies and other plants looking great.
Pros:None
Cons:None
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5
Abrams, Wisconsin
A Must! Having been using this product for many years to replenish beneficial bacteria in filter and maintain clean, clear water.
Pros:Easy to disperse and doesn't cloud the water.
Cons:None
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5
Louisiana
Microbe-Lift PL Followed dosage instructions and within a couple of days, water started clearing up. String algae started disappearing. The UV lights have not been used since using Microbe-Lift. Clearly, the koi pond was low on beneficial bacteria. This product really works.
Pros:Cost savings and reduced maintenance.
Cons:None so far.
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5
Texas
Microbe-Lift PL keeps my pond and waterfall clean Microbe-Lift PL keeps my pond free of algae and clear during the Texas summer heat. I use it routinely and use Algae-fix at the first sign of algae.
Pros:Keeps water clear and balanced.
Cons:Odor but it dissipates quickly
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5
pond use millions of little leaves from sunburst locus last for years in our pond. Use this to protect fish.
Pros:Easy to use and was the best buy on internet.
Cons:remembering to add it to keep it working.
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5
Very good product Excellent product
Pros:None
Cons:None
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5
souhtport nc
this is a great product. it helps the balance of bacteria and keeps our pond clear and healthy
Pros:None
Cons:None
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5
Paso Robles, CA
I started using this product 5 weeks ago on an 8,000 gallon ornamental fish pond. The water is now clear, and the dead algae on the bottom of the pond is reduced. The pond has not looked this good for several years. I aerate but don't filter, so I'm hoping these bacteria controls the algae. The fish don't seem to care one way or another, but I enjoy a clean looking pond.
Pros:None
Cons:None
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5
Summerfield, NC
This is all I used last season and loved the results; you just need to take care not to get it on your hands; the smell won't wash off easily. Great product!
Pros:None
Cons:None
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5
Castaic, CA
Microbe-Lift PL keeps our pond looking great and our fish very healthy! Thank you for such a great product!
Pros:None
Cons:None
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