PRODUCT INFORMATION
EcoTreat Clarity Pro is a specially isolated consortium of naturally occurring, environmentally safe bacterial strains which possess an enhanced capability to extract and scavenge carbon (organic BOD), nitrogen (ammonia-N and nitrate-N) and phosphorus (orthophosphates) from fresh and salt water ponds, aquatic gardens, lakes, canals, tidal estuaries, wetlands, aquaculture/fish ponds and aquarium tanks. Using the existing organic debris in the surface water/sediment as a carbon source, the bacteria in Clarity Pro assimilate excess nitrogen and phosphorus from the treated water as a source of nutrients for cell growth and development, without harming fish and other aquatic life and without undue consumption of dissolved oxygen. By so doing, the microbes in Clarity Pro compete with nuisance algae for nutrients and have demonstrated considerable ability to prevent or decrease algal blooms entirely in many surface waters. Likewise, seeding of aquaculture tanks suffering from heavy organic loads and high ammonia levels immediately improves water quality by lowering dissolved nitrogen, reducing organic content (BOD) and increasing water clarity.

PRODUCT BENEFITS
*  Reduce organic debris (BOD) and improve water clarity in surface waters, aquatic gardens and aquaculture tanks through enhanced biological activity.
*  Reduce Ammonia, Nitrites, Nitrates and Phosphorus in eutrophic surface waters, fishponds and tanks through improved uptake and conversion by cell     biomass.
*  Digest organic sediments at a controlled rate
*  Control algae blooms without the use of toxic chemicals through the environmentally safe, natural process of direct biological competition for nutrients.
*  Lower pond scum and odours in stagnant surface waters

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Clarity Pro cultures are originally derived from natural sources of soil and water, and utilize only non-living organic matter as a food source. They are non-hazardous, non-corrosive, non-pathogenic and harmless to humans, animals, aquatic life and plants. Some people are hypersensitive or allergic to some compounds and therefore direct contact with skin and eyes should be avoided.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Formulation:    Free-flowing tan coloured product containing a dried bacterial consortia on a wheat bran carrier, combined in proprietary ratios with                            food-grade nutrients and buffers.
pH:                     6.8 - 7.2 (after re-hydration)
Potency:            Greater than 100,000,000 colony forming units per gramme
Shelf life:          Minimum 3 years under cool, dry conditions. Temperatures below freezing have no significant effect, but the product must be thawed prior to                            use. Exposure to moisture may cause premature reactivation of the bacteria and consequent loss of potency.
Packaging:       Available in 1 kg pots.

GROWTH PARAMETERS
The bacteria in EcoTreat Clarity Pro, like all bacteria, grow best under certain environmental conditions that influence their ability to biodegrade organic wastes and assimilate nutrients. The following conditions have been found to be acceptable for growth:
pH:                                5.0 - 9.0. Optimum growth occurs in the range 6.6 - 7.4.
Dissolved oxygen:     A minimum of 2 mg/L is desirable for optimum aerobic activity. However, the bacteria in Clarity Pro are facultative and will function in                                       the absence of oxygen.
Temperature:             7°C - 43°C. Optimum growth range is 21°C - 37°C. Bacterial death will occur if exposed to sustained temperatures                                       above 48°C.
Nutrients:                    The bacteria in Clarity Pro are designed to scavenge carbon, nitrogen and phophorous, and bacterial activity will adopt levels equal to                                       the quantity of nutrients present. Initial levels of 4 mg/l BOD, 1 mg/l total N and 0.05 mg/l total P have been shown sufficient to                                       stimulate Clarity Pro activity.
Salinity:                        Clarity Pro bacteria are capable of good growth in typical salt water environments and brine waters up to 4% w/v salt.
Toxic chemicals:        Clarity Pro bacteria are resistant to many toxic chemicals, including some pesticides and herbicides.