Mr Koizumi Filter Start is a mix of selected Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter bacteria that actively break down ammonia and nitrite at a temperature from 8°C. Regularly adding these bacteria to the pond filter increases biological action, optimally removing pollutants like ammonia and nitrite and breaking down organic material, thus preventing filter clogging. *Concentrated formular*- MR KOIZUMI FILTER START GEL contains around 1 BILLION colony forming units per ml making it one of the highest quality pond filter starters available!