{"product_id":"api-pond-care-simply-clear-3-78ltr","title":"API Pond Care Simply Clear 3.78ltr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurns murky pond water clear, and treats what's causing it.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Pond Simply Clear combines a fast-acting clarifier with beneficial bacteria — the clarifier clumps suspended particles so your filter can catch them, while the bacteria digest the organic waste behind the cloudiness. This 3.78 L bottle is a season's supply for most ponds, at under 1c per litre of pond water treated at the standard dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-part action\u003c\/strong\u003e — a clarifier clumps fine suspended particles into filterable clumps, while beneficial bacteria digest the organic waste causing the cloudiness underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 1c per litre of pond water\u003c\/strong\u003e at the standard dosing rate — 3.78 L treats roughly 59,600 L across a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for pond fish, plants, wildlife and pets\u003c\/strong\u003e when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulated for freshwater ponds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's consumer label describes Simply Clear as a super-concentrated blend of beneficial bacteria plus a clarifying agent, without naming the specific bacterial strains or the clarifier's active agent. Flagged as unverified — contact API directly if this detail matters for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.78 L (1 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnamental ponds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInitial\/seasonal dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mL per 946 L (250 US gal), twice weekly for 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mL per 946 L (250 US gal), every 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOne bottle treats (initial dose basis)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 59,600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial dose: 60 mL (4 tbsp) per 946 L (250 US gal), twice weekly for 2 weeks — typically at spring start-up and season end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance dose: 30 mL (2 tbsp) per 946 L (250 US gal), every 2 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse or clean pond filter media regularly while dosing — the clumped particles need to be physically caught and removed, or they simply redisperse back into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloudy pond water caused by suspended particles and organic waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen water caused by living algae — that's an algaecide's job; see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-pond-care-algaefix-473ml\"\u003eAPI Pond AlgaeFix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSludge already settled on the pond floor in otherwise clear water — Simply Clear targets what's suspended in the water column, not what's settled; see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-pond-care-ecofix-3-78ltr\"\u003eAPI Pond EcoFix\u003c\/a\u003e for that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse or clean filter media regularly through the dosing period so the clumped particles are actually removed from the system, not just recirculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well before use; store as directed on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-pond-care-algaefix-473ml\"\u003eAPI Pond AlgaeFix\u003c\/a\u003e — if the cloudiness is green water from living algae rather than suspended particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-pond-care-ecofix-3-78ltr\"\u003eAPI Pond EcoFix\u003c\/a\u003e — for sludge that's already settled on the pond floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable pond treatment, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That doesn't affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law — if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you're entitled to a remedy. Ships as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between Simply Clear and AlgaeFix?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply Clear treats cloudiness from suspended particles and organic waste with a clarifier and bacteria; it does not kill living algae. If the water is green from algae growth, use AlgaeFix instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between Simply Clear and EcoFix?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply Clear targets what's suspended in the water column. EcoFix targets sludge that's already settled on the pond floor. Ponds with both problems often use both products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to do anything else while dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — rinse or clean filter media regularly. The clarifier only clumps particles; your filter has to catch and remove them or they'll redisperse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe with fish and plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when dosed as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long before the water clears?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's directions call for twice-weekly dosing for two weeks initially. Most ponds show visible improvement within that window, then move to fortnightly maintenance dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774196764963,"sku":null,"price":375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-pond-care-simply-clear-3-46120700969251.webp?v=1790239539","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-pond-care-simply-clear-3-78ltr","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}