Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media is made of 100% natural montmorillonite with an added beneficial bacteria to help with pond clarity. The neutral pH pebbles in Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media contain beneficial bacteria retain oxygen and help absorb excess alkalinity for improved pond water quality. When used in a bog area Microbe-Lift Aquatic Pond Plant Media helps reduce transplant shock allow for more efficient utilization of light water and nutrients and retain water keeping the bog moist but not waterlogged. Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media will not break down float or cloud pond water. Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media contains no algae-promoting nutrients fertilizers compost peat or harmful pesticides and is safe for use in ponds with fish. Ideal when potting aquatic plant Enormous surface area perfect to colonize beneficial nitrifying bacteria Allows mixing any ratio of loam to plant media Nontoxic to plants Will not break down float or cloud pond water Encourages Plant Health