Airmax Pond Dye is a concentrated liquid colorant designed to enhance the beauty of your pond, provide shade, and improve water quality. While the most popular reason to add dye to your outdoor pond is to enhance the natural color and beautify your landscape, the benefits are expansive. Pond dye colors include bright Nature’s Blue, dark Twilight Blue, and deep Black DyeMond. All dye colors protect and shade the pond similarly, so choose the tint you prefer. Pond dye limits sun exposure, protects fish, and promotes a balanced ecosystem in your large pond or lake. Excessive sunlight promotes overgrowth of submerged aquatic plants, weeds, and algae. Pond dye blocks specific portions of the sunlight spectrum, slowing growth and keeping your water crystal clear and clean. Airmax Pond Dye may be applied to lakes and ponds used for irrigation and aquaculture. Water treated with Pond Dye may be used for recreation, swimming, fishing, and other activities immediately after treatment. Safe for livestock, birds, pets, dogs, frogs, fish, wildlife, and the environment. It will not harm ornamental plants, lily pads, or aquatic vegetation. Does not affect pond equipment, including aerators, fountains, lights, or liners. Not for use in small water features or water gardens. Not designed for pools or septic lagoon systems. Do not apply to water that will be used for human consumption. FAQs Can I overdose pond dye? Adding more dye to your pond or lake will deepen the color but 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, 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 for swimming ponds? 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 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: 24 hours after application, the dye will not stain. However, the concentrated form will stain your hands and clothing, so wear gloves and work clothes when adding dye to your pond. The dye is safe and non-staining once mixed with the water in your pond. 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 a custom shade. Can I use this dye in my small koi pond or water garden? Airmax Pond Dye is formulated for large, acreage-sized ponds and lakes. We do not recommend use in small water features, water gardens, or pools. Can pond dye be used with other water treatments? Yes, we recommend a proactive approach to pond management. Use Pond Dye in combination with other Airmax products, including EcoBoost PRx, MuckAway, PondClear, and Airmax Aeration, to keep your pond looking great. All these products are part of the Airmax Ecosystem, a proactive approach to Pond and Lake Management.