--- product_id: 48209207 title: "Pure Filter Start Gel Pond Filter Starter Bacteria - Wildlife and Fish Friendly Water Pond Bacteria Treatment for Filters and Filter Media | 1L" brand: "evolution aqua" price: "€ 40.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Evolution Aqua" url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48209207-pure-filter-start-gel-pond-filter-starter-bacteria-wildlife-fish store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Speeds filter media maturation Supports fish-friendly water Concentrated live bacteria gel Pure Filter Start Gel Pond Filter Starter Bacteria - Wildlife and Fish Friendly Water Pond Bacteria Treatment for Filters and Filter Media | 1L **Brand:** evolution aqua **Price:** € 40.24 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🧬 Transform your pond’s ecosystem with the power of PURE bacteria! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pure Filter Start Gel Pond Filter Starter Bacteria - Wildlife and Fish Friendly Water Pond Bacteria Treatment for Filters and Filter Media | 1L by evolution aqua - **How much does it cost?** € 40.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48209207-pure-filter-start-gel-pond-filter-starter-bacteria-wildlife-fish) ## Best For - evolution aqua enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted evolution aqua brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Large Pond Ready:** Effective for ponds up to 10,000 litres - β€’ **Easy & Safe Application:** No overdose risk, minimal fuss, maximum results - β€’ **Award-Winning PURE Range:** Trusted UK brand with proven performance - β€’ **Stress-Free Aquatic Life:** Breaks down ammonia & nitrite to keep fish thriving - β€’ **Rapid Filter Colonization:** Gel formula sticks to media for instant bacteria growth ## Overview Evolution Aqua Pure Filter Start Gel is a concentrated, live bacteria gel designed to rapidly colonize pond filter media, accelerating maturation and breaking down harmful ammonia and nitrites. Suitable for ponds up to 10,000 litres, this UK-made product supports healthier, less stressed fish and is part of the award-winning PURE range, ensuring top-tier water quality with easy, safe application. ## Description Kickstart your pond filter with this concentrated gel formula delivering live beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Speeds up media maturation for a healthy, thriving pond. Review: Bought to "start" a new box filter - I was transplanting my patio pond into a bigger "tub" and wanted to change from an "in pond" filtration system to a box filter for better water quality. After reading reviews, and having previously used this companies other products both in ponds and aquariums, I bought this Pond Filter Starter Gel to give the new box filter media the best chance of colonising good bacteria and other organisms quickly (I had also added some of the old media from the old filter so there was a small amount of good stuff already). I probably added way too much of this stuff to the box filter media but was happy to read that you can't really over dose. There was only the very weakest of blue tinge to the water afterwards and that dispersed within a day or two. Now it's been about 2 months since the new set up was installed and the water quality (fully tested as well as visually) is spot on. The fish and plants are all happy in their new bigger environment and the filter is chugging away doing what it should. This gel was so easy to use and I have loads left for any top ups in the future. It might be a bit more pricey than other similar products, but yet again, Pure provided an excellent product that did exactly what I wanted it to do with the minimum of fuss. I would definitely recommend to anyone starting a new filtration system on their pond or setting up a whole new pond environment. 5***** Review: Pond filter start - Excellent product does what it says on the tin. ## Features - Live, concentrated gel based bacteria culture - Gel sticks to filter media, allowing the nitrifying bacteria it contains to rapidly colonise your filter - Beneficial bacteria within the gel, speeds up the maturation of filter media - Helps to break down harmful ammonia and nitrite, resulting in less stressed fish - For ponds up to 10000 litres. Part of the award winning PURE range ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00QMDNMV8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,310 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 16 in Pond Filtration Equipment | | Brand | Evolution Aqua | | Brand Name | Evolution Aqua | | Country Of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 582 Reviews | | Included Components | Full Instructions | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Weight | 1.02 Kilograms | | Item form | Gel | | Item weight | 1.02 Kilograms | | Liquid Volume | 1000 Millilitres | | Liquid volume | 1000 Millilitres | | Manufacturer | Evolution Aqua | | Manufacturer Part Number | PUREPONDGEL1L | | Model Number | 5060088875926 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Ornamental Fish | | Unit Count | 1000 millilitre | | Unit count | 1000 millilitre | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Evolution Aqua - **Item form:** Gel - **Item weight:** 1.02 Kilograms - **Liquid volume:** 1000 Millilitres - **Unit count:** 1000 millilitre ## Images ![Pure Filter Start Gel Pond Filter Starter Bacteria - Wildlife and Fish Friendly Water Pond Bacteria Treatment for Filters and Filter Media | 1L - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eU8J3AH6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought to "start" a new box filter *by W***R on 14 June 2023* I was transplanting my patio pond into a bigger "tub" and wanted to change from an "in pond" filtration system to a box filter for better water quality. After reading reviews, and having previously used this companies other products both in ponds and aquariums, I bought this Pond Filter Starter Gel to give the new box filter media the best chance of colonising good bacteria and other organisms quickly (I had also added some of the old media from the old filter so there was a small amount of good stuff already). I probably added way too much of this stuff to the box filter media but was happy to read that you can't really over dose. There was only the very weakest of blue tinge to the water afterwards and that dispersed within a day or two. Now it's been about 2 months since the new set up was installed and the water quality (fully tested as well as visually) is spot on. The fish and plants are all happy in their new bigger environment and the filter is chugging away doing what it should. This gel was so easy to use and I have loads left for any top ups in the future. It might be a bit more pricey than other similar products, but yet again, Pure provided an excellent product that did exactly what I wanted it to do with the minimum of fuss. I would definitely recommend to anyone starting a new filtration system on their pond or setting up a whole new pond environment. 5***** ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pond filter start *by G***E on 11 May 2026* Excellent product does what it says on the tin. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by M***D on 30 April 2026* Very good ## Frequently Bought Together - Evolution Aqua Pure Filter Start Gel Pond Filter Starter Bacteria - Wildlife and Fish Friendly Water Pond Bacteria Treatment for Filters and Filter Media | 1L - Evolution Aqua Pure Pond Bomb – for Crystal Clear Healthy Water, Treats up to 20,000 litres - Evolution Aqua Pure Pond – Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds | Pond Bacteria Treatment & Healthy Water Maintenance for clear pond | Aids biological filtration and Fish Safe Pond Equaliser | 1000ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48209207-pure-filter-start-gel-pond-filter-starter-bacteria-wildlife-fish](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48209207-pure-filter-start-gel-pond-filter-starter-bacteria-wildlife-fish) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*