{"product_id":"vanguard-hydro-torque-5lbs-pond-block-one-time-purchase","title":"Vanguard Hydro-Torque 5LBS Pond Block (One Time Purchase)","description":"\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Assistant, sans-serif !important; color:#3A4A56 !important; max-width:800px !important; margin:0 auto !important;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- QUICK FACTS CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; border-radius:12px !important; padding:24px !important; margin-bottom:24px !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#EB8B34 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; font-weight:700 !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; letter-spacing:1px !important; font-size:13px !important; margin:0 0 14px 0 !important;\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow:hidden !important; border-radius:8px !important; border:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100% !important; border-collapse:collapse !important; border:none !important; font-family:Assistant, sans-serif !important; font-size:15px !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#012033 !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; width:40% !important;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#012033 !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eSlow-release pond treatment block\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eTreatment Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eUp to 1 acre at 5 ft deep per block\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eTreatment Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003e30 to 60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eFormula\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eBeneficial bacteria, enzymes and surfactants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003ePlace or suspend near water movement or aeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- NOTE BEFORE YOU ORDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#FFF9F2 !important; border-left:4px solid #EB8B34 !important; border-radius:6px !important; padding:18px 20px !important; margin-bottom:24px !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#012033 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-size:15px !important; margin:0 0 8px 0 !important;\"\u003eA Note Before You Order\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 !important; font-size:15px !important; line-height:1.6 !important;\"\u003eThe product page states that this purchase includes 4 Hydro-Torque Pond Blocks. Each block is intended to treat up to 1 acre at 5 ft deep, with treatment lasting up to 60 days depending on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; border:1px solid #E5EAEE !important; border-radius:8px !important; padding:20px !important; margin-bottom:14px !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#012033 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-size:22px !important; margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eHydro-Torque Pond Gut Cleanse Block\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0 !important; font-size:15px !important; line-height:1.7 !important;\"\u003eThe Hydro-Torque Pond Block is a slow-release pond treatment designed to support natural pond balance, water clarification and ongoing pond maintenance. Its blend of beneficial bacteria, enzymes and surfactants works on common pond concerns including sludge, turbidity, nutrients and organic waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 !important; font-size:15px !important; line-height:1.7 !important;\"\u003eThe formula contains multiple naturally occurring, non-engineered, highly stabilized Bacillus strains and is designed to gradually release into the water over 30 to 60 days. For better distribution, the block can be suspended or anchored near an aerator, fountain, feeder stream or another area with water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- POND CARE BENEFITS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px !important; border-radius:8px !important; overflow:hidden !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background-color:#012033 !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:14px 18px !important; border-radius:8px !important; list-style:none !important; cursor:pointer !important; border:none !important;\"\u003ePond Care Benefits\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 4px !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow:hidden !important; border-radius:8px !important; border:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100% !important; border-collapse:collapse !important; border:none !important; font-family:Assistant, sans-serif !important; font-size:15px !important;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; color:#EB8B34 !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; width:40% !important;\"\u003eConcern\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; color:#EB8B34 !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eHow the Block Helps\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003ePond sludge\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eSupports the breakdown of organic material and pond sludge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eTurbidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eHelps support clearer water as part of ongoing pond maintenance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eNutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eHelps reduce nutrient levels and available phosphorus in the water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eOrganic waste\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eUses beneficial bacteria to naturally break down organic waste.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- APPLICATION DIRECTIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px !important; border-radius:8px !important; overflow:hidden !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background-color:#012033 !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:14px 18px !important; border-radius:8px !important; list-style:none !important; cursor:pointer !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eApplication Directions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 4px !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow:hidden !important; border-radius:8px !important; border:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100% !important; border-collapse:collapse !important; border:none !important; font-family:Assistant, sans-serif !important; font-size:15px !important;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; color:#EB8B34 !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; width:40% !important;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; color:#EB8B34 !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eDirection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eOne block treats up to 5 acre-feet of water for approximately 30 to 60 days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eBegin in early spring when water temperatures reach 50°F or higher and continue until average water temperatures drop below 50°F in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003ePlace or suspend the block where there is water movement or aeration to help distribute the beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- MESH SOCK APPLICATION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px !important; border-radius:8px !important; overflow:hidden !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background-color:#012033 !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:14px 18px !important; border-radius:8px !important; list-style:none !important; cursor:pointer !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eMesh Sock Application\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 4px !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; border:1px solid #E5EAEE !important; border-radius:8px !important; padding:18px !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0 !important; font-size:15px !important; line-height:1.7 !important;\"\u003eFor improved dispersion, place the pond block in the provided mesh sock. Suspend or anchor the sock near an aerator, fountain, feeder stream or another area with water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 !important; font-size:15px !important; line-height:1.7 !important;\"\u003eOnce the block has dissolved, remove the mesh sock from the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px !important; border-radius:8px !important; overflow:hidden !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background-color:#012033 !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:14px 18px !important; border-radius:8px !important; list-style:none !important; cursor:pointer !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 4px !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow:hidden !important; border-radius:8px !important; border:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100% !important; border-collapse:collapse !important; border:none !important; font-family:Assistant, sans-serif !important; font-size:15px !important;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; color:#EB8B34 !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; width:40% !important;\"\u003eQuestion\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; color:#EB8B34 !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eAnswer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eHow much water does one block treat?\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eOne block treats up to 5 acre-feet of water for approximately 30 to 60 days. The product page also describes this as up to 1 acre at 5 ft deep.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eWhat does the pond block help reduce?\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eIt is intended to reduce pond sludge, turbidity, nutrients and available phosphorus while supporting the breakdown of organic waste.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eWhen should I apply the block?\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eApplication can begin in early spring when water temperatures reach 50°F or higher and continue until average water temperatures fall below 50°F in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003eWhere should the block be placed?\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#F8FAFB !important; padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid #E5EAEE !important;\"\u003ePlace or suspend it near water movement or aeration. The provided mesh sock can be anchored near an aerator, fountain, feeder stream or other area with water flow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eThe product page states that this purchase includes 4 Hydro-Torque Pond Blocks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT VIDEO --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px !important; border-radius:8px !important; overflow:hidden !important;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background-color:#012033 !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; font-weight:700 !important; font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif !important; padding:14px 18px !important; border-radius:8px !important; list-style:none !important; cursor:pointer !important; border:none !important;\"\u003eProduct Video\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 4px !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF !important; border:1px solid #E5EAEE !important; border-radius:8px !important; padding:18px !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0 !important; font-size:15px !important; line-height:1.7 !important;\"\u003eLearn more about the Hydro-Torque Pond Gut Cleanse Block and its use in pond care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative !important; width:100% !important; padding-bottom:56.25% !important; height:0 !important; overflow:hidden !important; border-radius:8px !important;\"\u003e\n        \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7tbV_G2CGwA\" title=\"Hydro-Torque Pond Gut Cleanse Block Introduction\" style=\"position:absolute !important; top:0 !important; left:0 !important; width:100% !important; height:100% !important; border:0 !important;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Water Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50403810705622,"sku":"VAN-HT-5LB-PB","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7247\/0998\/files\/20230130_115314-scaled.jpg?v=1789175189","url":"https:\/\/theaquablueco.com\/products\/vanguard-hydro-torque-5lbs-pond-block-one-time-purchase","provider":"Aqua Blue Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}