{"product_id":"aquascape-pond-starter-bacteria-professional-grade-1-gal","title":"Aquascape Pond Starter Bacteria Professional Grade (1 gal)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape Pond Starter Bacteria Professional Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly establishes the biological ecosystem in new builds and spring start-ups, supporting the nitrogen cycle from day one. This contractor-strength gallon is the go-to for installers commissioning new ponds and for service teams running spring clean-out routes — clean, stable water from the first fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafe for fish, plants, pets, and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pond Starter Bacteria Professional Grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast ecosystem start:\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds new ponds with the biology they need immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the nitrogen cycle through the critical start-up window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e one gallon covers a full schedule of installs and clean-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring clean-out staple:\u003c\/strong\u003e re-establish biology after every full drain and refill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosing guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDose at commissioning, after clean-outs, and whenever significant new water is added. Maintaining a single backyard pond? The consumer-size \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquascape-pond-starter-bacteria\"\u003ePond Starter Bacteria\u003c\/a\u003e is likely all you need. Questions? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:Info@fountaindepot.com\"\u003eInfo@fountaindepot.com\u003c\/a\u003e — advice backed by 50+ years of water feature service in the GTA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips across Canada from stock — typically 3 to 5 business days. Unopened treatments qualify for return within the applicable period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablishes biological ecosystem \/ nitrogen cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew installs, spring start-ups, post-clean-out re-seeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafe For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish, plants, pets, wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize \/ Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 gal \/ 3.78 L · #40011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aquascape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46044442951740,"sku":"40011","price":148.84,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/8675\/5388\/files\/40011_FRNT_300dpi_PondStarterPRO1gal.webp?v=1787324653","url":"https:\/\/fountaindepot.com\/products\/aquascape-pond-starter-bacteria-professional-grade-1-gal","provider":"Fountain Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}