{"product_id":"untitled-aug28_15-53-33","title":"Gypsum Pond Clarity Test - FREE SHIPPING","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWILL GYPSUM CLEAR YOUR POND WATER? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore spending hundreds—or thousands—of dollars treating a muddy pond with gypsum, find out whether gypsum is actually going to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum can be highly effective at clearing ponds made cloudy by suspended clay, but occasionally it is \u003cstrong\u003enot the solution for every muddy pond\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a typical treatment requiring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 bags of gypsum per ¼ acre\u003c\/strong\u003e, testing first can prevent an expensive treatment that may not solve the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNewalla Fish Company Gypsum Pond Clarity Test\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a simple way to test your own pond water \u003cstrong\u003ebefore buying and applying a full gypsum treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e. If this test shows a positive result, you know gypsum will work for your pond.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne bottle. One pre-measured reagent. Five simple steps. Then wait \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and see the result for yourself. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Determine whether gypsum can help clear suspended clay from your pond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Results in approximately 12–24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test bottle and pre-measured gypsum reagent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy 5-step test\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muddy or cloudy ponds where suspended clay is suspected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReagent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% nontoxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This test determines the \u003cstrong\u003epotential effectiveness of gypsum for turbidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot a water-hardness test.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the Right Pack for Your Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Test Kit — $29.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for the \u003cstrong\u003eowner of a single pond\u003c\/strong\u003e who wants to determine whether gypsum will help clear suspended clay before investing in a full treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Pack — $139.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for \u003cstrong\u003eowners with multiple ponds\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epond management professionals who occasionally encounter turbidity issues\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep several tests available so you can evaluate individual ponds before recommending or applying gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 Pack Case — $399.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003epond management professionals, pond builders, and other industry professionals who regularly encounter muddy or turbid water\u003c\/strong\u003e. The case provides a ready supply of tests for evaluating ponds in the field before specifying a gypsum treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery pond is different. Test the water first—then determine whether investing in gypsum makes sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Test Before Buying Gypsum?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full pond treatment requires a substantial amount of material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 bags of gypsum per ¼ acre\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e$59.95 per 40 lb bag\u003c\/strong\u003e, treating just a ¼-acre pond can mean purchasing \u003cstrong\u003e$299.75–$599.50 worth of gypsum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't buy the treatment first and find out afterward that gypsum isn't the answer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is designed to answer the first—and most important—question:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill gypsum help clear my pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your test water clears and the suspended solids settle, gypsum may be an effective treatment for your pond. If the water remains cloudy, you have valuable information \u003cstrong\u003ebefore investing in bags of gypsum that may not solve the problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy 5-Step Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Remove the Reagent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the pre-measured gypsum reagent vial from inside the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Fill the Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFill the bottle with pond water to the marked fill line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Add the Gypsum Reagent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the vial cap and add the entire contents of the gypsum reagent to the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Cap \u0026amp; Shake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTighten the bottle cap securely and shake vigorously for \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Read the Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet the bottle upright and undisturbed. Check your results after \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. Longer wait times may improve accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee the Difference for Yourself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the waiting period, look through the bottle and compare its clarity with an \u003cstrong\u003euntreated sample of your pond water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best comparison, place the test bottle next to an untreated water sample from the same pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf gypsum works for your pond, suspended solids should settle toward the bottom and the water above should become noticeably clearer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does a Positive Test Mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA positive result indicates that gypsum has the \u003cstrong\u003epotential to reduce suspended-clay turbidity in your pond\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's when it makes sense to move forward with determining how much gypsum your pond needs and purchasing the appropriate quantity for treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest first. See the result. Then invest in the treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform the test in a \u003cstrong\u003eclean, well-lit area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not disturb the bottle during the waiting period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow at least \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before evaluating the result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults can vary with water temperature and environmental conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe test evaluates the potential effectiveness of gypsum for \u003cstrong\u003eturbidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a water-hardness test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimple, Nontoxic Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gypsum reagent is \u003cstrong\u003e100% nontoxic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter testing, the pond water and sample reagent can be returned to the pond, poured onto grass, or disposed of in the trash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStop Guessing Before You Treat Your Pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're considering gypsum because your pond stays muddy or cloudy, \u003cstrong\u003estart with the test—not the bags.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith gypsum selling for \u003cstrong\u003e$59.95 per 40 lb bag\u003c\/strong\u003e and a typical ¼-acre treatment requiring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 bags\u003c\/strong\u003e, a simple test can help you determine whether a \u003cstrong\u003e$300–$600 investment\u003c\/strong\u003e makes sense before you make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pond owners, that means avoiding an expensive guess. 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