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Aqueon PURE Sludge Bomb, 2500 Gallons

Aqueon PURE Sludge Bomb, 2500 Gallons

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Description

Aqueon PURE Sludge Bombs are easy to use pond care products that simplify ongoing maintenance by naturally treating pond water and helping eliminate problematic sludge. Inside each PURE Sludge Bomb is a unique combination of live beneficial bacteria and enzymes that start working as soon as it's placed in the water. The bacteria and enzymes break down organic waste, excess food, and pond sludge. When used regularly, PURE Sludge Bombs help ensure a clear, clean, and healthy pond which is essential for aquatic plants and animals to thrive.

  • - Naturally breaks down sludge build up and organic waste
  • - Reduces pond and filter maintenance
  • - Treats up to 2,500 gallons of pond water
  • - Can't be overdosed
  • - Simply drop into filter or directly into pond
  • - For best results, use every four weeks throughout pond season

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU4593131
Primary BrandAqueon
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Personalized Item flagNo
Volume2500 GAL

Description

Aqueon PURE Sludge Bombs are easy to use pond care products that simplify ongoing maintenance by naturally treating pond water and helping eliminate problematic sludge. Inside each PURE Sludge Bomb is a unique combination of live beneficial bacteria and enzymes that start working as soon as it's placed in the water. The bacteria and enzymes break down organic waste, excess food, and pond sludge. When used regularly, PURE Sludge Bombs help ensure a clear, clean, and healthy pond which is essential for aquatic plants and animals to thrive.

  • - Naturally breaks down sludge build up and organic waste
  • - Reduces pond and filter maintenance
  • - Treats up to 2,500 gallons of pond water
  • - Can't be overdosed
  • - Simply drop into filter or directly into pond
  • - For best results, use every four weeks throughout pond season

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU4593131
Primary BrandAqueon
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day

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Customers overwhelmingly praise this pond treatment for its remarkable effectiveness in breaking down sludge and improving water clarity within 48 hours to days. The natural bacteria and enzymes safely consume debris without harming fish or wildlife, with many noting healthier, more active fish afterward. Reviewers consistently highlight the effortless application—simply dump and go with no measuring or mixing required. Most appreciate its safety for all pond life and exceptional value, treating ponds up to 2,500 gallons with long-lasting results. A few report limited effectiveness in smaller ponds without regular filtration, though the vast majority plan to repurchase annually.

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Love it

suhanab_4141

9 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pond cleaner was super easy to use. It left my pond looking clean and nice. The consistency is great. The dosage was the right amount for me. Love it

Originally posted on aqueon.com

Easy to use

elizabethk083c_110

11 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This wasn't enough to fully treat our pond but it did help a bit with sludge so I think if we had enough it would have worked great. Easy to use and seemed to work quick

Originally posted on aqueon.com

Works

natashab297_4399

1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was not sure how this would work in a smaller 75-gallon pond on a deck. After winter and the weather got warm I tossed the bomb in. Within a few day's everything was broken down and easy to clean. Will keep adding them in the summer to help maintain the pond.

Originally posted on aqueon.com

Use on larger ponds.

pagek2154_6552

1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Unfortunately this did not clear up our fish pond. And it did kill some of the fish. I think this would have been better for a much larger pond. It is a good value for the money for the right person.

Originally posted on aqueon.com

It’s is effective

anthonyc180_5890

1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a wonderful product that has helped my fresh water goldfish pond. It works well and is somewhat natural to the environment. I would highly recommend it

Originally posted on aqueon.com

Great value for money and super intriguing!

melissabowling30e73_8715

1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Aqueon Pure Sludge bomb definitely surpassed my expectations. The product itself is super interesting! It consists of a gel like substance with a squishy ball of harder gel inside. It has made a huge difference in the sludge amount in our pond and It is absolutely worth it's weight in gold! I will be purchasing again!

Originally posted on aqueon.com

Worked very well

jillayin_659

1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great product for someone who has a long near their house that they take care of, or someone who has fish in a pond near their house. I have a pond near me that has many fish and many turtles and this is something that I didn’t think would be as great as it was. It allowed for us to give a great environment to the wildlife that are in our pond and they seemed to take a liking to it. I recommend this to people who have a pond near them!

Originally posted on aqueon.com

Safe for wildlife animals

davisf2_57

1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received my Aqueon pure sludge bomb and it couldn't have come at the perfect timing! Now with the warmer season arriving we have started prepping our pond for new fish. This sludge bomb is very effective in breaking up the sludge. All you have to do is drop this bomb in your pond or in the filter and allow it to do its job. I love that it is safe for all wild life because I have birds that love to go and drink the water plus it makes it safe for my fish.

Originally posted on aqueon.com

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Questions

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How much is needed for 300 gallon pond

  1. Thanks for your question! One Aqueon PURE Sludge Bomb treats up to 2,500 gallons of pond water, so for a 300-gallon pond, you would simply use one full sludge bomb. There’s no need to divide it, and since the product cannot be overdosed, using a full bomb is perfectly safe and effective. For best results, we recommend using it about every four weeks during the pond season. For further questions or personal assistance, feel free to contact our consumer care team. You can reach them at 888-255-4527 or at https://www.aqueon.com/about-us/contact-us.



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