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Remember, we only sell and recommend products that we use ourselves daily at the nursery or at the hatchery!    AAG Staff

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Microbial Pond/Lake Clarifier Tabs

There are literally millions of different naturally occurring microbes in our world. We have found a way to isolate and create unique products from certain microbes to perform highly specific, beneficial tasks. The microbes in our Lake / Pond Clarifier will help restore natural balance in situations where environmental factors have led to unstable and unhealthy water quality conditions. In many cases chemical treatments are used, but chemical treatment creates anoxic conditions at the bottom leading to even more phosphorous from the sediments. The killing of algae and weeds is temporary. Chemical treatment cannot remove organic muck from the sediments and Chemicals can be toxic to other aquatic life.
 

�Microbial Pond Clarifier Tabs are a slow dissolving, 1 oz block of beneficial microbes and enzymes (A total of 13 cultures!). Naturally eliminates excess ammonia, nitrite, nitrate & phosphate, plus bottom sludge, organic wastes, odors & murky water. Completely safe for any wildlife, even for delicate shrimp.  Just place in your pond near the edges.
 

Monthly treatment:
For smaller applications, (small ponds, or aquariums) use 1 Mini Tab (1 oz tab) for every 600 gallons of water, especially useful in newly built applications. Or use 50 tabs per 1 acre.
 

  • The effective natural way to establish and maintain cleaner pond and lake water without chemicals.
  • The microbes help restore natural balance in situations where environmental factors have led to unstable and unhealthy water quality conditions.
  • an all-natural, premium bacteria and enzyme product designed to remove green water and reduce sludge.
  • Once applied, it will immediately begin to multiply and work to remove harmful decaying sludge that has accumulated from years of fish waste, dead plants, leaves and many other organic materials.
  • Eliminates pond scum and algae and helps eliminate foul odors.
  • incorporates a unique oxygenator ingredient designed to accelerate the degradation of pollution.
  • Digests excess organic matter in ponds, lakes.
  • Once the harmful organics and nutrients have been consumed, the by-product of bacterial metabolism is harmless carbon dioxide.
  • Helps maintain Lake/Pond natural eco balance.
  • Shelf Life is 2 years
1oz Microbial- Your cost only 3.95 each add to cart
EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR POLISHING YOUR WATER!
 
 
PERFECT FOR CORRECTING PROBLEM WATER!

Chemi-Pure

Your fish will live a healthier and longer life, up to 4 times longer!  This amazing product works equally well in marine or freshwater aquariums to remove heavy metals, copper, phenol, ammonia and other nitrogenous waste.

Quickly Removes Dissolved Organics!

Produces Sparkling Water!

Maintains a perfect pH level in any aquarium!

Simple, Quick, and Very Effective!

Keeps pH at a consistently safe range and your water sparkling clear. Fantastic for use with African Cichlids and Discus. 

DIRECTIONS-Use one 10 ounce unit, already packed in a filter bag, for up to 40 gallons. Remains active for 4-6 months!

5 to 40 Gallons-USE 1

40 up to 100 Gallons-USE 2

Chemi-Pure 10oz Bottle w/ Filter Bag: only $9.98 add to cart

BRAND NEW PRODUCT FOR 2007!

 

NEW! Chemi-Pure Elite

Similar to Original Chemi-Pure NEW Chemi-Pure Elite adds ferric oxide to the original Chemi-Pure formula to also remove phosphates and silicates, making it the only complete choice for filtering any kind of aquarium. Use one 10 oz Chemi-Pure unit or one 11.74 oz Chemi-Pure Elite unit, already packed in filter bag, for up to 40 gallons. Remains active 4-6 months.

Many customers enjoy fewer necessary water changes when they use Chemi-Pure. Its ability to sustain and stabilize high water quality over longer periods makes it quite popular with discus and reef keepers.

Chemi-Pure Elite  11.74oz Bottle w/ Filter Bag: only $17.98 add to cart
INCREDIBLE PRODUCT! 
IDEAL FOR USE WHEN INTRODUCING ANIMALS TO NEWLY SET-UP TANKS!

First Step by KENT

Complete & Automatic Freshwater Conditioner

Removes chloramines, ammonia, and chlorine, in any combination, to make tap water immediately safe for use in any aquarium. It detoxifies nitrite, nitrate, and heavy, metals, buffers, and instantly “ages” tap water, making it safe to add fish immediately to the aquarium. First Step is automatic, it is the only conditioner needed for new setups or tap water addition.

Dosage: Add 5-mL of First Step per 10-gallons of water in system. To detoxify excessive amounts of ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate in an established aquarium, First Step may be overdosed at up to 5-times the recommended dosage. For freshwater use only.

Kent Freshwater First Step Conditioner
Guaranteed Analysis:  Calcium (min) .04500mg/oz, iron (min) .02000 mg/oz, magnesium (min) .11800 mg/oz, manganese (min) .00410 mg/oz, molybdenum (min) .00050 mg/oz, potassium (min) .5100 mg/oz

First Step 16oz liquid.: $9.98 add to cart
IDEAL TO HELP JUMP-START NEW AQUARIUMS!

Eco Start by KENT

-Easy-to-use bacterial additive enhances biological filtration

-Use on new or established aquariums

-Breaks up organics that are harmful to your aquarium inhabitants

Establish biological filtration in new aquariums easily. This concentrated blend of microorganisms will also re-establish or boost biological filtration in existing systems! These nitrifying bacteria break down ammonia, nitrite, and many organic nutrients that negatively impact aquarium inhabitants. SAFE For all freshwater aquariums.

Kent Eco Start accelerates the colonization of beneficial bacteria in your aquarium. In a matter of hours there will be a large enough population of bacteria in your aquarium to begin breaking down waste. Cuts down the usual waiting time needed before introducing fish to new tank set-ups. 

16oz treats appx. 2400 gallons

Eco Start 16oz liquid.: $14.98 (compare our low cost to other  competitors at 19.99 a bottle!) add to cart

NitroBac Freshwater Bio-Starter

A highly effective mixture of FIVE STRAINS of nitrifying bacteria that will quickly start the positive nitrification process within your aquarium system and especially in your biological filter! 

-Significantly reduces cycling time for new aquariums

-Quickly removes ammonia and nitrite.

-Colonizes biological filters

Made by Red Sea, manufacturers of Dupla products.

For Initial Setup-Add 1tspn to every 2.5 gallons.    For regular use- Add 1 teaspoon for every 10 gallons every 2 weeks.

NitroBac 100ml: $6.98 add to cart

Pro·Tech Coat

Neutralizes chlorine and heavy metals in freshwater aquaria. Restores natural slime coating to relieve stress, calm, and protect against abrasion. Helps acclimatize fish to new surroundings. Use when preparing tap water, making water changes, adding new fish, transporting fish, or when fish are wounded.

- Use 1 teaspoon per 10gal of tap water to remove chlorine.

- Use 2 teaspoons per 10gal to aid injured or stressed fish.

Pro Tech Coat 16oz.: $9.98 add to cart

Chlorinex

Instantly Removes chlorine, breaks down chloramines, and instantly prepares tap water for immediate aquarium use. 

-Use 2 drops per gallon, or 1 teaspoon per 75 gallons.  For use on Freshwater or Saltwater.

Chlorinex 16oz.: $9.98 add to cart

Discus Essential

Essential Trace Mineral Supplement for Discus & other Soft Water Cichlids! Color and vigor of fish can be negatively affected by lack of trace minerals. Discus Essential replaces biologically important trace minerals which are often used by fish and plants and removed through filtration in discus aquaria. This products contains no detrimental heavy metals, phosphates, or nitrates, gluconates or other sugars.

- Use 1 teaspoon per 30gal of tank capacity every week.

- For best results use with AF Cichlid Chemistry, and AF Cichlid Buffer.

Discus Essential 16oz.: $9.98 add to cart
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Freshwater Essential

Color and vigor of fish can be affected by the lack of trace minerals. Freshwater Essential replaces biologically important trace minerals which are used by fish and plants and removed through filtration in freshwater aquaria. This products contains no detrimental heavy metals, phosphates, nitrates, or silicates.

- Use 1 teaspoon per 30gal of tank capacity every week.

Freshwater Essential 16oz.: $9.98 add to cart

Ammonia Detox

Instantly neutralizes ammonia, chlorine, and chloramines. Instantly "ages" tap water, allowing immediate addition of water to aquarium. Also use directly in freshwater or marine aquariums to detoxify ammonia, nitrate and nitrites. Unlike some similar products on the market KENT Ammonia Detox is safe for hard and soft corals, anemones, and other invertebrates, as well as freshwater and marine fish and plants. Phosphate and Nitrate free.

Color and vigor of fish can be affected by the lack of trace minerals. Freshwater Essential replaces biologically important trace minerals which are used by fish and plants and removed through filtration in freshwater aquaria. This products contains no detrimental heavy metals, phosphates, nitrates, or silicates.

- Use 1 teaspoon per 20gal of tap or tank water to remove up to 6 ppm of chlorine, 3 ppm of chloramine and up to 1 ppm of ammonia. Allow 10 minutes before testing.

Ammonia Detox 8oz.: $5.99 add to cart
Ammonia Detox 16oz.: $9.98 add to cart

Black Water Expert

Recreates Amazon Water! Encourages breeding! Increases color and vigor! Safe for Fish & Plants! Encourages spawning, and is excellent for Discus, Tetras, Angels, Barbs, Gourami, and all other soft water fish!

- Use 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons, every week and after every water change.

- For breeding or very hard water, use 2 teaspoons per 10 gallons.

- 8oz bottle treats 500 gallons!

Black Water Expert 16oz.: $9.98 add to cart

Koi/Goldfish Essential

Color and vigor of fish can be negatively affected by lack of trace minerals.  Koi Essential replaces biologically  important trace minerals which are often used by fish and plants and removed through filtration in ponds and water gardens. This products contains no detrimental heavy metals, phosphates, or nitrates, or silicates. Does not promote algae growth.

Use 1 teaspoon per 100gal of  capacity every week. 1- 16oz bottle treats 3,000 gallons

Koi/Goldfish Essential  16 oz.: $9.99 add to cart

Phosphate Sponge

Phosphate/Silicate Adsorber

Kent's ceramic medium will adsorb phosphates quickly (within hours) when placed directly in the water flow. Works in Fresh & salt water aquariums to bring about 1.0 ppm of phosphates or silicates down to less than .05 ppm in a 120 gal tank for every dry quart of medium.

- 1 quart treats 120 gallons.

- 2 quarts treats 240 gallons.

Phosphate Sponge 1qt.: $12.99 add to cart
Phosphate Sponge 2qt.: $22.99 add to cart

Nitrate Sponge

Nitrate Absorber

Kent Marine Nitrate Sponge is a granular zeolitic medium which works by two methods. 1) It slowly directly adsorbs small amounts of ammonia that are released by fish and natural processes, and 2) it fosters anaerobic bacterial denitrification due to its physical porous structure. This denitrification slowly reduces nitrate levels in the aquarium. It works well in freshwater tanks or tap water to remove toxic ammonia directly! Nitrate Sponge prolongs the time allowed between water changes by keeping nitrates low!

- 1 Gallon Bucket treats 100 gallons.

Nitrate Sponge 1gal.: $16.99 add to cart

Ammonia Sponge

Ammonia Absorber

Kent's granular zeolitic medium will remove toxic ammonia from freshwater aquariums! NATURALLY SOFTENS WATER FOR DISCUS TANKS!

- 200 grams will treat a 20 gallon tank.

Ammonia Sponge 1qt. (800g): $8.99 add to cart
Ammonia Sponge 2qt. (1600g): $12.99 add to cart

R/O Right

Now available in Powder or Liquid

Provides natural water chemistry for the conversion of reverse osmosis, distilled or deionized water for freshwater plants and fish, especially discus. Provides a balanced electrolyte system. Specially formulated mixture of dissolvable solids (also called general hardness or GH) which includes major salts of sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium together with all necessary minor and trace minerals, together with a small amount of carbonate alkalinity (KH) to reproduce artificial river water (most aquarium fish are river fish). Contains no nitrates or phosphates.

R/O Right 500g Powder: $11.99 add to cart
R/O Right 16oz Liquid: $11.99 add to cart

pH Control Plus

Safely raises pH of tap water or aquarium water, for fresh, brackish, or Marine systems when used as directed. (A pH Test kit is absolutely necessary when using this product.) Safe for fish and plants!

- 250 grams treats up to 750 gallons

pH Control Plus 250g: $6.99 add to cart
pH Control Plus 500g: $11.99 add to cart

pH Control Minus

Safely lowers pH and alkalinity of tap water or aquarium water when used as directed. When used in conjunction with Kent pH Stable, it will provide a buffered, acidic, pH in the system. (A pH Test kit is absolutely necessary when using this product.) Safe for fish and plants!

- 250 grams treats up to 750 gallons

pH Control Minus 250g: $6.99 add to cart
pH Control Minus 500g: $12.99 add to cart

pH Stable

This product will increase the total alkalinity (sometimes called buffering capacity, carbonate hardness, or KH) of freshwater aquariums, thereby providing a stable pH in the system. (A KH Test kit is absolutely necessary when using this product.) Safe for fish and plants!

- 250 grams treats up to 750 gallons.

pH Stable 250g: $6.99 add to cart
pH Stable 500g: $9.98 add to cart

Filter Bags made by South Ocean 5

Reusable, fine mesh filter bag with a drawstring for easy, and secure bag closure. Use micron bags to hold barley, carbon, ammonia or phosphate remover, or any other filter media or resin.

- Bag sizes are:  4" x 12" or 8" x 12"

4" x 12"  $2.49 each

8" x 12"  $2.99 each

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Kent Zoe

Kent Zoe is a superior vitamin complex for Freshwater fish and plants. (Zoe does not contain phosphates as most competing vitamin supplements do, and will not cause unsightly algae growth!) It contains aquaculture grade vitamins, meaning that they are still active after one year in your aquarium! It is unique because it also contains natural minerals from Spirulina and kelp sources. Competing products are preserved with glycerin, which is an alcohol and requires 50% concentration to preserve. Zoe is properly preserved, using less than ˝% preservatives, yet has a 4 year shelf life with no refrigeration. Just smell the difference!

Kent Zoe 4oz: $8.99 add to cart

 

 

Kent Zoe 8oz: $16.99 add to cart
4 & 8 oz bundles
 
 
 
 
 
 
30 Pound Bale
 
 
 
 
 

Authentic Barley Straw

The Natural Solution to Algae Control

Now you can promote a healthier ecosystem for your aquarium or pond by using authentic Scottish Barley Straw, a technique which has been employed since the Middle Ages to naturally promote an ALGAE FREE environment.  100% safe for ALL wildlife, including the most delicate shrimp, fish, and plants because it is 100% natural and biodegradable.

In the aquarium, install a small portion (about a handful) of barley in your canister or hanging filter, or sump.  We recommend using a micron filter bag (see below).  Our small 4oz size should last a normal home aquarists, a long time.

In your pond, install it in your waterfall spillway, skimmer basket, or just throw it in anywhere!  Most smaller ponds will require the 4 or 8 ounce size barley straw. (4 & 8 oz barley come already packaged in a mesh bag, the 30lb bale comes with 3 mesh bags)

Algae growth in ponds or aquariums can pose several problems. It can clog pumps, block filters, cause odor problems, and is generally considered to be aesthetically unacceptable. The proliferation of algae appears to be closely associated with the high levels of certain nutrients, especially phosphorous and nitrates in the water. High nutrient levels are often found in ponds and lakes associated with parks, golf courses, housing complexes and industrial sites.

Conventional control of algae can be either mechanical or chemical. Both methods can be expensive and inefficient. Depending on the pesticide or herbacide used, chemical control may limit irrigation use or harm non-target aquatic plants and other aquatic life and fish. In some instances the algae problem may increase over time if competitive plants and algae-feeding fish are not present.

In addition to using beneficial alage eating fish and snails, barley straw has been suggested for use in ponds and aquariums for algae control.  The barley, as it decomposes, slowly releases hydrogen peroxide and humic acid into the water at levels that are toxic to algae. 

  • The algae are suppressed best when the straw is decomposing in a well-oxygenated environment.
     
  • Too much straw can deoxygenate the water.
     
  • It is best if the straw is applied loosely so that water can move freely through it. A cage or netting can contain the loose barley.
     
  • The barley works best when it is at or near the water's.
     
  • It is better to use multiple "barley stations."
     
  • No negative side effects have been reported; in fact, increased invertebrate populations and improvement of gill development in fish from ponds where barley straw was applied have been observed.

Here are some other important features:

  • These are made from High Grade Barley (the same kind high quality Scotch is made from) (NO. Not the kind of straw you might find in a cattle-feed store!)

  • They are fully biodegradable.

  • They can provide natural food for your fish.

  • Each bundle comes with it's own sturdy mesh bag.  30# bales will come with three (24x36) mesh bags.

  • This method can be started any time of year, new or old.

  • No chemicals used ever in the processing of this barley!

4oz Barley Straw Bundle-Bale treats up to 500 gallons of water for 4 months-YOUR COST ONLY 9.99 add to cart

8oz Barley Straw Bundle-treats up to 1000 gallons of water for 4 months-YOUR COST ONLY 17.99 add to cart

32oz (2 pounds) Barley Straw Bundle-treats up to 4000 gallons of water for 4 months-YOUR COST ONLY 52.99 add to cart

30 POUND Barley Straw Bale (bale size is compressed into 24" x 18" x 10") treats up to 1/4 (quarter) acre or 10,000 sq ft of water for 4 months-YOUR COST ONLY 96.99 add to cart

SIMPLE TO USE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

START USING ANYTIME OF YEAR!

Microbial Pond/Lake Clarifier Blocks

There are literally millions of different naturally occurring microbes in our world. We have found a way to isolate and create unique products from certain microbes to perform highly specific, beneficial tasks. The microbes in our Lake / Pond Clarifier blocks will help restore natural balance in situations where environmental factors have led to unstable and unhealthy water quality conditions. In many cases chemical treatments are used, but chemical treatment creates anoxic conditions at the bottom leading to even more phosphorous from the sediments. The killing of algae and weeds is temporary. Chemical treatment cannot remove organic muck from the sediments and Chemicals can be toxic to other aquatic life.
 

Microbial Pond Clarifier Blocks are a slow dissolving, 1 oz block of beneficial microbes and enzymes Naturally eliminates excess ammonia, nitrite, nitrate & phosphate, plus bottom sludge, organic wastes, odors & murky water. Completely safe for all wildlife.  Helps clear cloudy water, and removes algae from ornamental ponds/lakes.  Just place in your pond near the edges.
 

  • The effective natural way to establish and maintain cleaner pond and lake water without chemicals.
  • The microbes help restore natural balance in situations where environmental factors have led to unstable and unhealthy water quality conditions.
  • an all-natural, premium bacteria and enzyme product designed to remove green water and reduce sludge.
  • Once applied, it will immediately begin to multiply and work to remove harmful decaying sludge that has accumulated from years of fish waste, dead plants, leaves and many other organic materials.
  • Eliminates pond scum and algae and helps eliminate foul odors.
  • incorporates a unique oxygenator ingredient designed to accelerate the degradation of pollution.
  • Digests excess organic matter in ponds, lakes.
  • Once the harmful organics and nutrients have been consumed, the by-product of bacterial metabolism is harmless carbon dioxide.
  • Helps maintain Lake/Pond natural eco balance.
  • Shelf Life is 2 years
  • Monthly treatment:
    One 1oz Tab treats
    use 1  Tab (1 oz tab) for every 500 gallons of water, every month
1oz Blocks treats up to  500 gallons- Your cost only 3.95 each add to cart

 

 

 

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