The Problem
There is a clear
need for a safe, effective means to reduce or eliminate organic
waste build-up, toxic ammonia concentrations, and algae blooms
in both commercial aquaculture, aquariums, decorative fountains
and pond situations.
In addition, although
a variety of water filtration systems are currently available,
all biological systems, regardless of the particular design,
require frequent maintenance and upgrading in order for them
to work efficiently. An inefficient filtration system is a
serious problem for all aquaculture situations since the filtration
system can actually increase the amount of available nutrient
and organic matter in the system, thereby compounding an already
serious problem.
The Solution
BD-C has been
specially designed to inhibit algae growth by removing its
food sources. Biodigesters (affectionately referred to as
“bugs”) are a combination of all natural bacteria, lab grade
purified enzymes with micro and macronutrients. BD-C bacteria
and enzymes are targeted to the food sources available in
pond water. Biodigesters can successfully attack, degrade,
and liquefy fecal mass, undigested food, and other organics
that contribute to a build-up of ammonia and bottom solids.
Biodigesters condition the marine environment ecology, close
to natures own.
Biodigesters will
colonize the tank/pond, multiply by a factor up to 1,000 times
within a few hours, take away the nutrients that encourage
algae (thus eliminating unsightly growth on walls and surfaces),
and liberate carbon dioxide for oxygenating plants.
Biodigester microbes
are reliable scavengers that thrive on organic mass (waste).
As supplied they are in suspended animation (micro-encapsulated)
but are revived when added to the tank / pond water. Shortly
thereafter, they begin to digest excreta, excess food, oxidize
ammonia, reduce nitrites, nitrates, and other N-Compounds
and reduce odors.
Aquatic ponds
and tanks frequently become plagued with; algae in many forms,
fish excrement, ammonia, nitrates and nitrites and poor water
clarity from organic matter. By out competing the natural
occurring bacteria for the available food sources, algae and
odor causing bacteria die off and thus the objectionable smell
is eliminated. In addition it consumes pond waste; bottom
solids, fish excrement, organic and plant matter while eliminating
odors.
Biodigesters proprietary
blend of all natural bio-cultures and enzymes have been selected
for their ability to effectively digest/degrade extremely
heavy concentrations of organic mass within an aquatic system.
Reducing those hostile factors that have been determined to
be detrimental to the health and life cycle of both fin and
shell fish.
Myths In
Nature
Some products
utilize bacterial strains such as nitric-ammonias and nitrobacterium
found naturally in pond water. These bacterial species break
down ammonia into nitrate and then into nitrite, it then leaves
the water in the form of a gas. These strains are not particularly
effective in ponds due to their pH sensitive nature. A pH
of less than 6.7 or more than 7.4 will kill them. They are
highly ineffective against algae.
BD-C Takes
Another Pathway
BD-C targets phosphorus
and nitrogen that promote algae growth while utilizing ammonia,
nitrates and nitrites as additional food sources. Our de-nitrification
process is much faster and more effective. Rather than step
breakdown from ammonia into nitrate and then into nitrite,
all are consumed simultaneously by BD-C. This promotes an
overall reduction of ammonia compounds.
BD-C vs
Chemicals
Although a variety
of chemicals are currently available to reduce algae blooms,
the algaecides themselves are often highly toxic to aquatic
life including fish. Many of these chemicals are not environmentally
safe to use. Unlike chemical treatments that interrupt naturally
occurring aquatic growth and organic decomposition, Biodigesters
are living organisms and enzymes that are specially designed
to quickly break down and metabolize pond wastes into carbon
dioxide and water. BD-C is 100% safe for fish, plants, animals
and humans.
Addition
Benefits Of BD-C
1. Eliminate odors by digesting the organic bottom solids
and the naturally occurring bacteria that produce odors.
2. Decrease oxygen requirements for oxidation of organic matter
within the water column, thus increasing available oxygen
for fish.
3. Reduce bottom solids by converting organic matter to carbon
dioxide and water.
4. Eliminates pond scum by digesting algae’s primary food
source (nitrogen and phosphorus). As the algae dies from lack
of food it is digested by the Biodigesters.
5. Improves water clarity and quality by digesting suspended
organics in the water column.
6. Biodigesters, which can potentially extend the life of
a filtration system, would mean lower maintenance costs and
more effective optimization of water conditions.
How We
Do It
Biodigesters are
so prolific they multiply (doubling the cell count) every
15-20 minutes. If you start out with one cell in fifteen minutes
you have two and so on. In 8 hours you will have 17-million
and in twenty-four hours you have a 1 with one hundred and
twenty six zeros behind it. They simply out number the bacteria
present in the system.
The Selection
Process
There are over
3,000 known bacterial strains. Our bacteria and enzymes are
selected for their ability to aggressively breakdown the targeted
substrate. First, we select only facultative strains that
can operate in aerobic (with oxygen) or anaerobic (oxygen
depleted) situations. Our bacteria are most effective in an
aerobic state working 5-7 times faster. We also take into
consideration other factors like resistance to; high and low
pH, chemical shock and temperature. BD can tolerate a Ph of
4.5 to 9.5 without dieing off, but…the closer to neutral pH
of 7 the better. They are resistant to disinfectants like
chlorine up to 150 PPM and remain active in temperature ranges
of 50-140 degrees F.
Proven
Applications Include
Lakes and Ponds
Aquariums
Decorative Fountains
Cooling Towers
Water Gardens
Fish and Shrimp Farms
Safe To
use
No Permits or
Licenses are required because BD-C is not an algaecide. The
bacteria only attack dead organic matter. Therefore, it does
not fall under FIFRA review and does not require a permit
and licenses do not apply. All Biodigester products are guaranteed
pathogen free; every batch is checked for purity. Our bacterial
strains are Not Genetically Engineered ,
they are all naturally occurring strains.
Dry And
Liquid Formulas
BD is supplied
in two forms, liquid and dry. The patented process used to
microencapsulate our product protects it from activation in
its dry form. We guaranty an active cell count of 2.7 trillion
cells per lb. for two years. Once stabilized in a liquid that
does not break the micro encapsulation process BD-C remains
100% viable with a cell count of 450 billion per gallon for
one full year.
Application
and Dosing Rates
BD Dry formula
is used for seed dosing (initial propagation) and maintenance
on large ponds (lakes).
Seed Dose:
1 Tbs. per 1,000
gallons
1 lb. per 50,000 gallons
6 lbs. per acre ft. of water (325,000 gallons)
You simply mix
the product into warm (not hot) water and evenly introduce
it around the waters edge.
Maintenance Dose:
½ tsp. per 1,000
gallons
5 Tbs. per 50,000 gallons
1 lb. per acre ft. of water (325.000 gallons)
Maintenance doses
should be applied every week until algae stops forming and
then every ten days to two weeks.
BD Liquid can
be automatically dosed into the smaller bodies of water with
our unique Ultra Dose system. For every one minute of run
time the auto-doser adds 3 oz. to the system. Consult us for
dosage rates. Liquid BD can be purchased in 6, 15, 30 and
55 gallon drums.
Commonly
Asked Questions
1. Will Biodigesters
harm my grass if the treated water is used for irrigation?
No. Unlike chemical
algaecides Biodigesters specialized bacteria and enzyme won’t
harm grass areas. Biodigesters actually benefits your grass
by increasing the beneficial soil bacteria population.
2. What causes
algae blooms and how do Biodigesters help?
Algae are mainly
caused by excess nutrients in the water. Most ponds and lakes
become overloaded with nutrients; nitrogen, phosphorus, and
organic compounds. These excess nutrients overcome the pond’s
ability to naturally clean itself up. This upset of natures
balance creates an environment for algae growth. Biodigester
microorganisms metabolize these excess nutrients and basically
out compete the algae for the available nutrient food source.
3. What effect
do Biodigesters have on Phosphorus?
Phosphorous, or
more properly put excess phosphorus, has been identified as
the single most important factor in the rapid growth of algae
and aquatic weeds. Microorganisms, or bacteria are very simple
organisms, which have two basic functions: to metabolize (eat)
and reproduce. Bacteria require phosphorus for their necessary
life. The BD-C bacteria utilize phosphorus as a nutrient building
block and the enzymes act as a biological catalyst. Phosphorus
is a key component in the make-up of DNA and RNA (the “building
blocks of life”), which are necessary for bacterial cell replication.
4. How does Biodigesters
deal with Nitrogen?
Molecular Nitrogen
exists in gaseous form and makes up roughly 80% of the earth’s
atmosphere. In the water, nitrogen is found in several forms:
ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Through a process known as
nitrification and de-nitrification, the Biodigester formula
will break the complex forms of nitrogen down into molecular
nitrogen, which is a gaseous form. This nitrogen will be degassed
through the water, escaping to the surface and leaving the
aquatic environment.
5. How do the
Biodigesters deal with Carbon?
The microorganisms
digest carbon through the process of breaking down organic
matter. The carbon is absorbed through the bacteria’s cell
membrane where it combines with “O” oxygen and is released
as CO2. Biodigesters enzymes break down the complex carbon
bonds making these materials easier to digest for the bacteria.
This break down of organics leads to a reduction in total
suspended solids and bottom solids.
6. How do Biodigesters
remove odors?
Most pond odors
are caused by gen sulfide (rotten egg smell), sulfur, and
ammonia. Biodigester bacteria are selected for their ability
to out compete the bacteria which produce gen sulfide thereby
eliminating odors.
7. Will Biodigesters
help remove pond bottom sludge?
Biodigesters bacteria/enzyme
formulation is designed to supply bacteria and enzymes which
work on nutrient sources throughout the complete water column,
including the pond bottom. Our product includes two strains
of non-gen sulfide producing bacteria specifically targeted
for bottom solid digestion.
8. What do Biodigesters
do to improve water clarity?
Our product can
make dramatic improvements in clarity. When clarity is affected
by floating organic matter, Biodigesters will be highly effective
in a matter of 1 to 2 weeks. The bacteria’s break down of
carbon leads to a reduction in total suspended solids, which
is evidenced by improved clarity.
9. Are there ponds
or lakes where the product should not be used?
Any pond or lake which loses 45% or more of it’s liquid volume
in any given day should not be considered for Biodigesters
due to the high turnover rate.
10. Will Biodigesters
clear my pond of existing algae?
Biodigesters are
best used as a preventative, ongoing management tool. It is
best to use our product before the problems occur. Biodigesters
can be effective once the pond has experienced an algae bloom,
however, it can take several weeks before significant impact
is noticed.
11. What about
aeration?
Biodigesters and
all other bacterial products, for that matter, depend upon
adequate amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water. Biodigesters
decomposition rates are 5-6 times faster in the presence of
oxygen. This means that water, with aeration will experience
a higher and faster success rate.
12. Are Biodigesters
safe to use?
Biodigesters bacteria/enzyme
strains are indigenous, non-pathogenic, naturally occurring
bacteria. They are completely safe and FDA GRAS listed as
safe for humans, animals, and plant life.
13. Do Biodigesters
require EPA registration?
No, because our
product contains only naturally occurring, non-pathogenic,
indigenous microorganisms.
14. What is the
shelf life of Biodigesters?
The shelf life
is two years in dry form and one year in liquid form. When
the seal on the container is opened, it must be re-closed
and stored in an area of low humidity, out of direct sunlight.
What To
Expect After Application
2 to 4 days there
will be a reduction in nitrogen and phosphorus levels.
3 to 4 days there will be a reduction in odors.
Two weeks there should be a visible improvement in clarity
and water quality.
Special
Notes
For the best performance
of Biodigesters, drain and clean ponds, fountains, stock water
tanks, and aquaria prior to treating. This makes it easier
and faster for the microorganisms to establish control of
your system.
Packaging is in
3.5 OZ Jars, 1-pound bags and 20 lb. kegs. (Liquid by quote
only)
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