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VirescoTM
and Humate Aquatic Products
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VirescoTM
Aqua 
VirescoTM
Aqua was introduced in autumn 1997. This product was originally
formulated for use on commercial fish farms to improve the
growth and health of the fish. It was a bonus that it turned
out to suppress algae as well! VirescoTM
Aqua contains 50% of a microbial mixture that removes nitrate
and reduces phosphate. These nutrients are the main food
source for algae. Once the nitrate drops to zero, the algae
dies of starvation. The nitrate level will remain at zero,
usually for many weeks and, for some, many months. The other
50% of the VirescoTM
Aqua mixture is an organic waste digester which will eliminate
pond detritus. (For
more information, click on the image to the left)
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VirescoTM
Koi
Most koi keepers keep very clean ponds
and do not have a need for the organic waste digester part
of VirescoTM
Aqua. Therefore, in April 2000, we introduced VirescoTM
Koi. This contains 100% of the nutrient remover.
(For
more information, click on the image to the left)
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VirescoTM
Digester
In July 2001, we introduced VirescoTM
Digester which is the third member of the "family". It
contains 100% of the organic waste digester and none of the nutrient
remover.
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VirescoTM
Aquarium
In early 2003,
we introduced VirescoTM
Aquarium. This product will remove nitrate and reduce phosphate
in all freshwater aquariums. It will prevent the build up
of algae bloom on the glass surfaces. VirescoTM
Aquarium, which will also digest organic waste, is packed
in small capsules, each of which will treat 10 to 15 gallons
(45 to 70 litres) of water. (For
more information, click on the image to the left)
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VirescoTM
Filter-Start
We also sell a VirescoTM
product for the introduction of bacteria into new or existing filters.
Microboost
Microboost is a coarse grade granular Humate based food source for
pond micro-organisms. It also contains some VirescoTM
Aqua. It boosts dramatically the numbers of micro-organisms in pond
water and should be used to speed up the nitrate reduction and/or
waste digestion action of the VirescoTM
products.
VirescoTM NitroGone Since Viresco™ Aqua was introduced in 1997, the emphasis has been on algae removal in ponds and aquariums. This takes place because certain microbes in the mixes convert nitrate to nitrogen, thus removing the food source that is essential for algae growth. With the introduction of the Viresco™ NitroGone tablets, the emphasis is switched from algae control to nitrite and nitrate conversion.
The tablets, available in two sizes, should be used when ammonia and nitrite levels in ponds are problematical. The 1g size tablet would normally treat 500 gallons and is available in 5 tablet and 10 tablet pack sizes. A 2g tablet is available for larger water volumes in two pack sizes, 5 tablets and 10 tablets. Increased doses should be made if fish stocking levels are high or where there is a need to reduce the nitrite or nitrate levels quickly.
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VirescoTM Nitrate Test Kits
Our microbial products work by bringing the nitrate content in ponds and aquariums down to zero so that blanketweeed and algae cannot grow. We often recommend nitrate testing to our customers to help monitor nitrate levels and now we are able to offer a kit. We researched the market and discovered that many of the existing test kits involved mixing of chemicals and complex instructions. Our kit is very easy to use – it consists of ten foil-wrapped dip-strips and a simple colour chart. It is packed in a flat plastic bag – ideal for mail-order and great for easy storage. As an added bonus, Viresco™ Nitrate Test Kit indicates presence of nitrite, allowing detailed checking of water quality.
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The
benefits of our Aquatic VirescoTM
products are:
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Non-chemical - totally biological
» Easy to use
» One application can last many months
» Improves fish health
» Reduces incidence of fish diseases
» Helps to digest organic waste in ponds
» Long shelf life
» Harmless to fish, wildlife and plants
» Creates a healthy, balanced environment in the
pond
» Removes nitrate in pond water
» Reduces phosphate in water
» Can be overdosed with no problems |
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Different
names for Pond Algae
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| Blanketweed
Blanket Weed
Curly Weed
Filamentous Algae
Silk Weed
String Algae
Stringy Algae
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Algae
Bloom
Algae Blooms
Algal Bloom
Algal Blooms
Blue/Green Algae
Green Water
Pea Soup Algae
Pea Soup Green Algae
Planktonic Algae |
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