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| 20. Is mechanical aeration necessary? A number of bacterial strains in Alken Clear-Flo® 1000 line products utilize dissolved oxygen in their digestive process. Mechanical aeration will enhance the effectiveness of these aerobic bacteria, particularly in aquatic environments. If the dissolved oxygen level of a water body is already very low and certain Alken Clear-Flo® 1000 line formulas are added, expecially Alken Clear-Flo® 1100-50x which consume additional oxygen, a situation may be created in which there is inadequate oxygen for the fish - causing a fish kill! Many of the bacteria used in Alken Clear-Flo® 1000 line powdered formulas are facultative anaerobes, so they can also work in anaerobic environments where nitrate is available as an alternative oxygen source. |
| 21. Why aren't Alken Clear-Flo® products
available on the shelf of retail stores? Alken Clear-Flo®'s highly concentrated and specialized formulas have achieved their high success rate by employing the services of trained distributors, backed by a qualified staff, to test and diagnose problem situations and prescribe the precise formula or combination of formulas, treatment schedule, and application method needed to achieve maximum results. As noted under the aeration and antibiotic questions, certain situations must be resolved, which can be anything from increasing the alkalinity to buffer pH to ceasing use of antibiotics before Alken Clear-Flo® can succeed. For large projects, such as treatment of a river or canal, engineering reports are often generated detailing the treatment strategy, laboratory procedures to verify progress, and usage of equipment such as aerators and bioreactors. |
| 22. What are the characteristics of Clear-Flo®
products? Alken Clear-Flo® formulations are manufactured in both liquid and dry media. These formulas are packaged in a dormant or vegetative state and have a 95% reactivation rate within their shelf life, which varies from six months to two years, depending on the product. The technology behind this dormancy constitutes Alken-Murray's competitive edge; most other products have a far lower survivability and therefore lower effectiveness. Many of our competitors offer the older "freeze-dried" technology which results in a reactivation rate as low as 35%. Others offer a liquid product which must be frozen until use: difficult to transport and expensive to store. |
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