{"product_id":"pondbrite-copy","title":"PondBrite for Ponds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/files\/made_canada_24876e88-eed7-459a-8a54-4f7e818d2059_160x160.png?v=1774448896\" alt=\"Made in Canada\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 150px; height: auto; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛠️ PondBrite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePondBrite is a highly effective bactericide and algaecide designed for domestic use to combat cyanobacteria (blue‑green algae), algae, and bacteria in small water bodies such as culture ponds, lagoons, dugouts, reservoirs, fountains, ornamental ponds, water gardens, and decorative water features. PondBrite can be safely applied to fish‑bearing water bodies when used at the appropriate rate and with proper precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/files\/pondbrite_240x240.jpg?v=1774387350\" alt=\"PondBrite Bottle\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 240px; height: auto; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Features \u0026amp; Application Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply in late spring or early summer when algae first appear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse every two weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 L treats a 1,000‑gallon pond (zero copper) for part of the season depending upon amount of algae, sun and number of fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective in both warm and cold temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the first dose gradually over 2–3 days to allow fish to acclimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor copper levels to stay within the safe range (0.4 ppm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eOcion Water Sciences\u003c\/strong\u003e app (Android\/Google only; Apple support coming soon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧭 How to Use PondBrite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Test your copper level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a copper test kit and note your reading in ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Find your dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch your copper reading and pond size in the table in the Dosage tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Add PondBrite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePour the measured amount evenly around the pond edge or into an area with good circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Repeat every two weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ How it Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore using PondBrite in water with fish, check alkalinity (above 50 ppm), pH (6.5+), and organic content. Low alkalinity or pH increases copper toxicity. Apply PondBrite near algae growth, typically on the water surface or in shallow areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e🧪 Dosage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application rate varies with the amount of copper present in pond water. \u003cstrong\u003eDose every two weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e based on copper test results and pond volume. All amounts shown as mL (fl oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCopper (ppm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1,000 gal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1,500 gal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2,000 gal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2,500 gal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3,000 gal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4,000 gal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5,000 gal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 (4.3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e191 (6.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254 (8.6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e318 (10.7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e381 (12.9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e508 (17.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e635 (21.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e124 (4.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e186 (6.3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248 (8.4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310 (10.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e372 (12.6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e496 (16.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e620 (21.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 (4.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 (6.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 (8.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 (10.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 (12.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 (16.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 (20.3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 (3.9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171 (5.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e228 (7.7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285 (9.6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e342 (11.6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e456 (15.4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e570 (19.3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 (3.6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e161 (5.4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e214 (7.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e268 (9.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e321 (10.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e428 (14.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e535 (18.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 (3.4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 (5.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 (6.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 (8.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 (10.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 (13.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 (16.9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 (3.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143 (4.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 (6.4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238 (8.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285 (9.6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 (12.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e475 (16.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 (3.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132 (4.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176 (6.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 (7.4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e264 (8.9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352 (11.9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440 (14.9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCustom Dosage Rates\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pond volume does not match the table above, use this formula:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose (mL) = Dose_per_1000gal × (Pond_Volume_gallons ÷ 1000)\u003cbr\u003eDose (fl oz) = Dose (mL) ÷ 29.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e114 mL × (3,750 gal ÷ 1,000) = 427.5 mL\u003cbr\u003e427.5 mL ÷ 29.6 = 14.4 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e📄 Docs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ocion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PondBrite-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ocion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PondBrite%E2%84%A2-Brochure-Revised.pdf\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003ePondBrite Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e📱 App Support\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePondBrite is compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eOcion Water Sciences\u003c\/strong\u003e app, available for \u003cstrong\u003eAndroid and Google devices only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Apple\/iOS support is planned for a future release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe app provides helpful tools for monitoring copper levels, tracking treatment schedules, and managing water quality more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e🌱 Environmental Responsibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePondBrite is designed to control algae and bacteria effectively while protecting aquatic life and water quality. Treating algae can temporarily lower oxygen levels as dead algae decompose, which may stress fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo reduce risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat ¼–⅓ of the water body at a time, starting along the shore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait at least 2 days between treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse aeration if available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 14 days between full treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply early in the bloom season at the lowest effective copper rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed 1.0 ppm ionic copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper binds to organic matter, reducing toxicity over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy following these practices, PondBrite provides safe, responsible algae control for ponds, fountains, and other small aquatic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Sheerwater","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":52483149168929,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/files\/pondbrite_86aef423-4d32-41c5-8abc-73bc712f5f18.jpg?v=1774389740","url":"https:\/\/the-bloomin-bog.myshopify.com\/products\/pondbrite-copy","provider":"The Bloomin Bog Water Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}