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The most trusted name
in ponds and water gardening!
Another Superior
Product from Ecological Laboratories
Contains Antibiotics
to PROTECT Your Koi and Goldfish |
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Probiotics
(DFM): Direct-fed
microbials (DFM) began in the early 1950’s when
researchers observed a positive growth response
in animals fed with antibiotics. Chickens that were
fed small amounts of antibiotics mixed in with their
food were healthier and grew faster than the test
group not fed antibiotics! This led researchers
to theorize that intestinal microflora may play
a role in health and vitality of animals kept in
close quarters and exposed to germs and viruses.
Continued research has determined that a delicate
balance exists in the intestinal tract between beneficial
and potentially harmful bacteria. It was found studying
cold water fish, that the balance of these 2 bacterial
groups in the fish’s intestines is an important
factor which can be upset by stresses, such as shipping,
changes in diet, water quality, water temperature,
environment and the addition of new aquatic life.
If the beneficial intestinal bacteria decreases,
and the harmful bacteria increases, a fish will
get sick and will be in a very weakened state prone
to disease and death. This is especially risky if
this happens before going into the winter hibernation
state which is stressful and cause winter kill of
your weakened Koi and Goldfish.
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Koi and
goldfish have no stomach!
They use their intestinal tract for digestion. It
is important that enzyme producers survive and germinate
there. Because of their efficient enzyme production
and other metabolite producing capabilities for
intestinal tract conditions, Ecological Laboratories,
Inc. has specifically selected two strains of Bacillus
(B. subtilis and B. licheniformis) for inclusion
in all of its fish foods. We call them Nature’s
Building Blocks. |
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FDA (USA)
and EU (European Union) Approved:
These bacteria have been tested for 1) strain stability,
2) efficacy and 3) safety. Extensively studied,
they were found to be genetically stable, non-genetically
modified, produce no toxins, and being naturally
occurring organisms, environmental impact studies
show these strains pose no threat to the environment.
In short they are safe and good for your fish. |
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Probiotics also show
the following characteristics: |
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• Form
spores to survive extrusion conditions. |
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• Produce
naturally occurring nonpathogenic microorganisms. |
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• Utilize
large numbers of carbohydrates for growth. |
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• Produce
and secrete a variety of relevant enzymes,
e.g. protease, lipase and amylase which
break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats
into smaller, more easily digested nutrients
used for growth, health and vitality! |
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THE MICROBE-LIFT
7-DAY NUTRITIONAL FEEDING SYSTEM
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Fact:
This is the finest cold-water fish food
formula on the market today for professional
Koi and Goldfish keeping. Manufactured from
the highest quality ingredients selected
for optimum growth and the latest technology
available for digestibility and color enhancement,
all these fish foods contain the lowest
ash content. |
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Formulation
History:
Dr. Carl Webster has served as our consultant
in the formulation of the Microbe-Lift 7-Day
Nutritional Feeding System.
Dr. Webster is currently a professor
at Kentucky State University, one of the
top aquaculture research centers in the
United States, and is also a principal investigator
for aquaculture nutrition. |
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Education:
In addition to earning his Ph.D. in
Aquaculture (finfish and crustacean nutrition)
from Auburn University in 1989,
Dr. Webster received his B.A. in Zoology
from Drew University in 1982 and his Master’s
degree in Herpetology from Southern Illinois
University at Edwardsville in 1984. |
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Research
Focus:
Dr. Webster’s research is focused on:
clarifying the nutritional requirements
of aquaculture species with actual or potential
economic importance to the United States;
designing and implementing basic and applied
nutritional experiments on finfish and crustacean
aquaculture species; designing and developing
a finfish and crustacean nutrition program;
and assisting interested producers and feed
mills in formulation of nutritious, economically
viable aquaculture diets. Currently,
Dr. Webster is working on crustacean/finfish
nutrition and diet formulation. |
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About Koi
and Goldfish: Classified as “omnivores”,
those who eat foods derived from plants
or animals. Koi will eat practically anything
humans will! It’s important to make sure
your koi and pond fish get fed a daily diet
that is well balanced. The Microbe-Lift
7-Day Nutritional Feeding System will achieve
maximum health benefits by providing the
highest levels of proteins, carbohydrates,
fats, vitamins, minerals and water (moisture
content), thereby strengthening the fish’s
immune system and enabling the fish to produce
needed body heat, energy and growth. Due
to their individual size, sex, environment
and genetic make-up, each koi has its own
individual nutritional requirements. In
general, Koi are ravenous feeders and will
consume a lot of food in short periods.
So while it is important to feed them at
least twice a day, morning and evening,
smaller and more frequent feedings are the
preferred method. |
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Save $$$
Get
the Complete 7-Day Microbe-Lift Diet Plan
at Once!
This
is a years worth of food for the average
backyard pond.
You can purchase the savings pack at the
bottom of the page.
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Microbe-Lift®
High Growth & Energy
Primary Food - 3 Days a Week
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In the late spring when the warmer temperatures arrive, koi and goldfish
need a boost of protein for growth since they have depleted their fat reserves over the winter. In the
fall, a higher protein diet is also required since pond fish need to bulk up in preparation for their
winter fast. Use this feed at a minimum temperature of 68F (20C). Pond fish really start to grow at
this temperature.
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GUARANTEED
ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (Min.) 40%
Crude Fat (Min.) 7%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 4%
Moisture (Max.) 8%
Ash (Max.) 8%
Phosphorous (Min.) 1.3%
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Microbe-Lift®
Cold Weather Food
Primary Food - 3 Days a Week
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Feed your pond fish cold weather food (wheat germ) during the colder weather
periods of spring and fall when nighttime temperatures can go below 55F (13C). When pond water temperatures
drop, fish require a highly digestible cool-water diet. Our formula is made with lesser amounts of protein
and wheat germ which is easily digested and also contains a higher level of fats.
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GUARANTEED
ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (Min.) 32%
Crude Fat (Min.) 7%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 5%
Moisture (Max.) 8%
Ash (Max.) 8%
Phosphorous (Min.) 1.3%
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Microbe-Lift®
Summer Staple Color Enhanced
Primary Food - 3 Days a Week
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As the warmer weather sets in, begin increasing the frequency & quantity
of your feedings. Summer Staple food has animal protein and color enhancers that are needed during this
season. The added color enhancers are made up of astaxanthin (crab shell), spirulina and krill, all
which promote brilliant color development.
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GUARANTEED
ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (Min.) 36%
Crude Fat (Min.) 6%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 5%
Moisture (Max.) 8%
Ash (Max.) 9%
Phosphorous (Min.) 1.3%
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Microbe-Lift®
Fruits and Greens
Supplemental Food 4 Days a Week
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If you don’t have time to cut up goodies for your pond fish, feed them
Fruits and Greens. We’ve done the cutting and blending for you, with apples, apricots, kiwis, mangos,
papayas, peaches, pears, broccoli, cabbage, peas, red peppers, tomatoes, zucchini and spinach all in
this scientific blend. Give your Koi and Goldfish a tasty treat.
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GUARANTEED
ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (Min.) 36%
Crude Fat (Min.) 6%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 5%
Moisture (Max.) 8%
Ash (Max.) 9%
Phosphorous (Min.) 1.3%
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Microbe-Lift®
ImmunoStimulant
Supplemental Food 4 Days a Week
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Feed your pond fish ImmunoStimulant when temps are above 68 degrees F.
Due to its lower protein content you can alternate with Cold Weather Wheat Germ Food during colder weather.
Montmorillonite Clay is infused and provides added minerals, which help stimulate immunity against viruses.
Vitamins are also blended into this food.
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GUARANTEED
ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (Min.) 36%
Crude Fat (Min.) 6%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 4%
Moisture (Max.) 8%
Ash (Max.) 8%
Phosphorous (Min.) 1.3%
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Microbe-Lift®
Mini Pellets
Supplemental Food 4 Days a Week
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Microbe-lift has not forgotten the little fish in your pond. Legacy Mini
Pellets contain stabilized vitamin C to help promote proper tissue development and like all Legacy Pond
Food it also contains Probiotics that produce enzymes to help break down carbohydrates, protein and
fat so that they are more readily absorbed by your fish.
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GUARANTEED
ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (Min.) 36%
Crude Fat (Min.) 6.4%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 4.6%
Moisture (Max.) 8%
Ash (Max.) 8.4%
Phosphorous (Min.) 1.3%
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SPECIAL SAVINGS AND FREE SHIPPING!
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| High Growth and Energy Fish Food |
2 lbs 4 oz |
$23.95 |
| Cold Weather Fish Food |
2 lbs 4 oz |
$24.95 |
| Summer Staple Fish Food |
4 lbs 12 oz |
$45.95 |
| Fruits and Greens Fish Food |
2 lbs |
$21.95 |
| ImmunoStimulant Fish Food |
1 lbs 10 oz |
$20.95 |
Normal Price:
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$137.75 |
10% Discount:
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$13.78 |
| Special Price with Free Shipping: |
$123.97 |
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KOI OWNER'S - IMPORTANT NOTE
HOW
TO PREVENT WINTER KILL
It
is very important to fatten your
koi up in the fall. This extra fat
helps them make it through long winters
when they go dormant, preventing any
chance of winter kill due to lack of
nutrition exposing them to disease or
starvation.
In
nature Koi would eat nonstop all
they could in the late summer. But being
trapped in your pond they can only eat
what you give them and they depend on
you for life sustaining food. We are
all told not to overfeed them because
the uneaten food will make your water
bad. This is a delicate balance of feeding
them plenty and keeping your water conditions
right.
Koi
dormancy (similar to a bear's hibernation
state) causes them to be in a weakened
state for months without food in winter
climates. Drawing on their fat reserves
keeps disease or simple starvation from
taking them down. For example, let's
say your water temps start to go down
in October to 55 degrees and in mid
October it goes down to 50. In August
and September, when the water is still
warm, you need to start feeding them
more adding to their fat reserves. When
the water temp drops to 55 start feeding
them the wheat based cold water food
until the water gets to 50, then stop
feeding altogether until spring when
the water gets back up to 50. Then start
the wheat based food until the water
temp gets back up to 55. So fatten those
babies up!
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