Microbe Lift 16-Ounce Pond Gel Filter Pad Bacterial Inoculant GEL16 Easily applies to filter pads and media without running or getting messy Contains the same spectrum of bacteria found in Microbe Lift PL Helps stabilize pond environment quickly upon startup and to eliminate transient instability that can occur when filter media is cleaned or replaced Allows for more frequent cleaning of filters without subsequent instability if a pond has a high solids loading where frequent cleaning is beneficial Reduces the frequency of cleaning by accelerating the breakdown of organic solids that can lead to high maintenance requirements