NT Labs Filter Bugs

NT Labs Filter Bugs

Biological Filter Bacteria for Pond Water Quality

NT Labs Filter Bugs is designed to establish or replenish biological filtration in ponds. Ideal for new filters, the start of the pond season, or when ammonia or nitrite levels are elevated. This liquid formulation contains a blend of Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, Nitrospira, and supporting bacterial cultures to efficiently repopulate your filter and maintain stable water quality.

Efficient Biological Filtration

Ensures your filter quickly develops the bacteria needed for nitrification.

Benefits include:

• Rapid colonization of biological filter media
• Maintains efficient ammonia and nitrite removal
• Stabilizes pond environment after cleaning or water changes
• Supports consistent water quality
• Safe for fish, plants, and pond wildlife

Easy to Use

Formulated for simple, practical application in any pond filter system.

Benefits include:

• Direct application to filter media
• Compatible with Pond Salt Plus at ‘General Tonic’ and ‘Anti-stress’ levels
• Can be applied after medication treatments or adding new fish
• Suitable for weekly or more frequent additions if necessary
• Works year-round in freshwater pond systems

How To Use

• Test your water with NT Labs Test Kits
• Measure the required Filter Bugs dose according to pond size
• Add directly to biological media in the filter
• Switch off UV filtration for at least 24 hours to allow colonization
• Apply after water changes, pond cleaning, start of season, or when ammonia/nitrite is detected

Dosage Instructions

• 250ml – Treats 9,000 litres / 2,000 gallons
• 500ml – Treats 18,000 litres / 4,000 gallons
• 1 litre – Treats 36,000 litres / 8,000 gallons

Product Specifications

• Product Type: Biological filter bacteria
• Function: Establishes nitrifying organisms in filter
• Form: Liquid bacterial solution
• Application: Direct filter media dosing
• Suitable For: All freshwater pond systems
• Category: NT Labs Treatments

Safety Information

• Safe for fish, plants, and wildlife
• Use only when ammonia and nitrite are 0 ppm
• Conduct partial water changes if necessary before application
• Keep out of reach of children
• Follow dosage and instructions carefully

Key Benefits

• Replenishes nitrifying bacteria in filter media
• Maintains water quality by reducing ammonia and nitrite
• Stabilizes pond environment after cleaning or treatments
• Compatible with Pond Salt Plus
• Easy-to-apply liquid formula
• Safe for fish, plants, and wildlife
• Supports healthy pond ecosystem
• Effective during start of season or high waste periods
• Can be used weekly or as needed
• Promotes long-term biological filter efficiency

Ideal For

• New pond filters
• Beginning of pond season
• Ponds with elevated ammonia or nitrite
• Freshwater ornamental ponds
• Garden ponds and wildlife ponds
• After medication treatments or fish introduction