Question 1

I have converted my 40,000 gal swimming pool into a large goldfish and turtle pond.  I grow water plants on the steps.  The main problem I have is with a thin dark green coating of algae on the pond (concrete) walls and the floor.  The water is slightly cloudy, but has no floating algae on the top.  Right now, when I v…

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First, we do not recommend its use with turtles, since it has never been tested on them, and they have skin that they can absorb chemicals through. Second, if the algae you are referring to is actually short like hairs, this is a beneficial algae called hair algae, and unless there is an overabundance of it, we do not recommend killing it all off.  It provides food for animal life, and helps to filter and balance the pond.  And last, it might be more cost effective, and healthier for your animal life to try barley straw pillows instead as this will help control algae in an all natural fashion and has been known to be very effective in properly maintained ponds.  If you have more questions, please give the Tetra Consumer Relations Team a call at 1-800-526-0650.

Question 2

What chemicals are in this product?  I cannot read the label of the active ingredients.

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Thank you for asking! The active ingredients are: poly oxyethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene dichloride. These ingredients make up 5.4% of the formula. The other 94.6% of ingredients are inert. We hope this answers your question! For more help contact Tetra at PHGAmazon@spectrumbrands.com. We are happy to help!

Question 3

What's the concentration of the active ingredient?

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Hello David Slack,This product is made up of the following ingredients:  Poly Ethylene 5.4%, Inert ingredients 94.6%.

Question 4

How long on average does it take to start working? Our pond is 125 gallons and pretty green right now. There's no visible string algae.

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Hello SDB!This is a slow moving product, so it won't start clearing for at least 24-48 hours. However, give it a full 72 hours to do its job before deciding if you need a second treatment or not. If the pond is heavily stocked or has not had a recent partial water change, we recommend changing out around 25% of the water, and then applying a second dose.  Don't forget to check your filters and clean them out as necessary, and remove any dead algae from the pond to prevent oxygen loss and toxicity issues.

ASIN	B000HAU4P4
ASIN	B000HAU4P4
Allergen Information	Cashews Free
Best Sellers Rank	#47,571 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #143 in Water Garden & Pond Treatment
Brand Name	Tetra
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (578)
Date First Available	May 3, 2006
Department	Home
Global Trade Identification Number	00046798771883
Included Components	Water Fountains and Accessories^pond-water-treatments
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	Tetra 77188 Algae Control Treats 36000 gallons, 101.4-Ounce
Item model number	77188
Liquid Volume	101.4 fluid ounces
Manufacturer	TetraPond
Manufacturer	TetraPond
Manufacturer Part Number	77188
Model Number	77188
Pet Type	Fish
Product Dimensions	4.25 x 6.63 x 10 inches; 7.06 pounds
Target Species	Fish
UPC	046798771883
Unit Count	101.4 Fluid Ounces
Warranty Description	See label

Tetra 77188 Algae Control Treats 36000 gallons, 101.4-Ounce | For Ornamental Ponds & Fountains, Controls Algae, Green Water, String and Hair Algae & Blanket Weed, Treats 36,000 Gallons

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