Pond Dye is a liquid coloring agent designed to enhance the beauty of your pond, provide a natural pond shade, and improve water quality. Pond dye blocks specific portions of the sunlight spectrum, slowing weed growth and keeping your water clear and clean.
Shade & Protect Your Pond -- Pond dye is a liquid coloring agent designed to enhance the beauty of your pond, improve water quality, and provide shade and protection from the sun's ultraviolet light.
Available in 3 Shades -- Nature's Blue contrasts with lush green landscaping. Black DyeMond creates a reflective surface, perfectly mirroring the surroundings. Twilight is a beautiful blend of both.
Limits Sun Exposure -- Excessive sunlight promotes overgrowth of submerged aquatic plants, weeds, and algae. Pond Dye blocks specific portions of the sunlight spectrum, slowing weed growth.
Highly Concentrated Formula -- The 4X concentrated formula means 1 quart is equivalent to 1 gallon of other dyes. Treats up to 1 acre 4-6 feet deep. No water temperature restrictions, use year-round.
Easy to Use & Safe -- No mixing or measuring! Simply pour dye into your pond, and it will disperse. Safe for recreational and farm ponds, livestock, birds, pets, fish, wildlife and the environment.
Product Description
Safe for All Aquatic Life
Safe for recreational ponds, livestock, birds, pets, fish, wildlife, and the environment. Water treated with Pond Dye may be used for recreation, swimming, fishing, and other activities immediately after treatment.
The most popular reason to add dye is to enhance your landscape's natural color and beauty. One quart treats 1 acre pond, 4-6 feet deep.
Ready-to-Use Formula, Easy Application
Three Beautiful Colors, Same Protection
Improve Water Quality & Clarity
Highly concentrated formula. One quart treats like one gallon of other dyes.
Available in Three Colors
Nature's Blue is the ideal blue pond dye for decorative ponds as it contrasts perfectly with lush green landscaping.
Black Dye Mond creates a surface that beautifully reflects surrounding trees and natural rocky landscapes, making it perfect for natural ponds in wooded areas.
Twilight Blue is a combination of both, providing a beautiful blackish-blue appearancethat gives reflections without drastic changes.
Pond Dye Limits Sun Exposure & Protects Fish
Pond dye isn't just about looks – it shields your pond or lake from excessive sunlight, safeguarding fish and maintaining a thriving ecosystem. Sunlight can fuel excessive plant and algae growth. Pond dye blocks certain light wavelengths, curbing weed growth.
With pond dye, fish are less visible to predators, granting fish the chance to escape harm. Dye also helps regulate water temperature, preserving adequate oxygen levels for fish during hot summer months.
Easy-to-Use, Just Pour in Your Pond
Enjoy a pond transformation without any hassle! Pour directly into the water at various points along the pond's edge, and within hours, the dye will naturally disperse, revealing a beautifully colored pond.
No mixing or measuring required. One quart treats like one gallon of other dyes. Apply Airmax Pond Dye every 4-8 weeks or as needed to maintain the desired color. One quart treats 1 acre pond, 4-6 feet deep.
Pond Dye Plus (Nature's Blue)
Application
Large Pond & Lake
Large Pond & Lake
Large Pond & Lake
Large Pond & Lake
Large Pond & Lake
Large Pond & Lake
Product Type
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Water Soluble Packets
Water Soluble Packets
Liquid
Treatment Area
1 Quart per 1/2 Acre (4' deep)
1 Quart per 1/2 Acre (4' deep)
1 Quart per 1/2 Acre (4' deep)
2 Packets per 1 Acre (4' Deep)
2 Packets per 1 Acre (4' Deep)
1 Gallon per 1/2 Acre (4' deep)
Available Colors
Nature's Blue, Twilight Blue, Black DyeMond
Nature's Blue, Twilight Blue, Black DyeMond
Nature's Blue, Twilight Blue, Black DyeMond
Nature's Blue, Black DyeMond
Nature's Blue, Black DyeMond
Nature's Blue, Twilight Blue
Water Temperature Restrictions
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Use Above +50°F
Water Use Restrictions (Always follow label instructions for application, dosage and restrictions.)
Drinking - Not for human consumption. Irrigation - None. Swimming - None. Livestock - None.
Drinking - Not for human consumption. Irrigation - None. Swimming - None. Livestock - None.
Drinking - Not for human consumption. Irrigation - None. Swimming - None. Livestock - None.
Drinking - Not for human consumption. Irrigation - None. Swimming - None. Livestock - None.
Drinking - Not for human consumption. Irrigation - None. Swimming - None. Livestock - None.
Drinking - Not for human consumption. Irrigation - None. Swimming - None. Livestock - None.
Contains Dye to Block Sunlight
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Contains Beneficial Bacteria
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Safe for Plants & Animals
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Made in the USA
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How to Apply
Pour one quart of Pond Dye per acre 4-6 feet deep in several spots along the pond's edge – no mixing required. One quart is equivalent to one gallon of other pond and lake colorants. The dye will disperse itself throughout the pond within several hours of application.
When to Apply
Dye for ponds is a proactive approach to reducing many common problems caused by excessive sunlight. Pond Dye helps cool the water in the summer, and it can improve the appearance of a pond almost immediately. Water temperature has no effect on Pond Dye and should be applied monthly or as needed to maintain a true color all season long. Heavy rain and/or intense sunlight may require additional treatments of pond dye. Apply Pond Dye every 4-8 weeks or as needed to maintain the desired color.
Restrictions
Pond Dye may be applied to lakes and ponds used for irrigation and aquaculture. Water treated with Pond Dye may be used for recreation, fishing and other activities immediately after treatment. Safe for recreational ponds, horses, livestock, birds, pets, fish, wildlife and the environment. Do not apply to water that will be used for human consumption. Not for use in small water features, water gardens, or pools.
FAQs
Can I overdose pond dye?
Adding additional dye to your pond or lake will deepen the color, but it will not harm aquatic life or vegetation. Follow the dosage rates listed on the product label. Remember that you can always add more dye, but once it's in the water, only time, evaporation, and rainfall can dilute the color.
Can I just do one application of pond dye?
Pond dyes on average will last between 4-8 weeks, depending on rainfall and intense sunlight. Apply Airmax Pond Dye every 4-8 weeks or as needed to maintain the desired color.
Is pond dye safe to use in a pond used for swimming?
Yes. Water treated with Airmax Pond Dye may be used for recreation, fishing, and other activities immediately after treatment. Safe for recreational ponds, horses, livestock, birds, pets, fish, wildlife, and the environment. Pond Dye may be applied to lakes and ponds used for irrigation and aquaculture.
Will pond dye stain?
If you're concerned about the dye coloring your skin (or your pets) when you swim, don't worry: After 24 hours of being applied to the pond, the dye will not stain. The concentrated form, however, is a different story. It will turn your hands colors, so be sure to wear gloves and work clothes when adding dye to your pond. Once mixed with the water in your pond, pond dye is completely safe for agriculture and irrigation purposes. After treatment, you can use your pond for recreation, fishing, and other activities. It's safe for swimming ponds, as well as watering horses, livestock, birds, pets, fish, and wildlife.
Do the darker colors provide more protection?
No, all pond dye colors provide the same protection and are designed to block harmful UV rays from entering the pond. Color choice is a matter of personal preference. Some pond owners even mix colors to create their own custom shade.
Can I use this dye in my small fishpond or water garden?
Pond Dye is formulated for large, acreage-sized ponds and lakes. We do not recommend use in small water features, water gardens, or pools.
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