MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye in 55-Gallon Drums and 275-Gallon Totes
MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye in 55-Gallon Drums and 275-Gallon Totes
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Keep large managed waters visually consistent with MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye in 55-Gallon Drums and 275-Gallon Totes, a 5X liquid aquatic colorant for Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, or Midnight Black. It disperses quickly in contained or low-outflow water and helps reduce sunlight penetration for private lakes, golf course ponds, hatcheries, basins, resorts, theme parks, casinos, and water features.
- Bulk project control; choose 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes
- Fast visual change; liquid dye spreads quickly through managed water
- Color-specific finish; select Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, or Midnight Black
- Broader light filtering; Bahamas Blue and Midnight Black include yellow-spectrum pigment support
- Large-site fit; built for lakes, ponds, basins, hatcheries, and water features
- Easy acreage planning; 32 oz treats 1 acre at 4 to 6 ft
Choose the color and container size that fits your acreage and cycle.
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Product Description
Keep High-Visibility Water Assets Consistent Across the Whole Site
Large lakes, HOA ponds, stormwater basins, golf course water features, hatchery ponds, and resort water assets need color that is easy to plan, easy to replenish, and practical at scale. MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye gives commercial, institutional, municipal, and private-site buyers a 5X liquid colorant program in drum or tote quantities, with color options for a brighter blue-green finish, a clean natural blue finish, or a deep reflective black finish. The dye disperses through contained or low-outflow water to create visible color, improve visual uniformity, and help reduce sunlight penetration without turning a maintenance order into a small-jug handling job.
Key Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon IBC totes | Fits season-long, multi-pond, route-service, and institutional programs without constant small-container reordering. |
| Three MAKO color choices | Lets the site match the water finish to the setting: Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, or Midnight Black. |
| 5X liquid concentrate | Gives bulk buyers a compact planning unit with strong coverage and simpler storage than lower-strength dye programs. |
| Yellow-spectrum support in select colors | Bahamas Blue and Midnight Black include yellow-spectrum pigment support for broader light filtering than blue-only color systems. |
| Professional waterbody fit | Works for contained or low-outflow lakes, ponds, basins, hatcheries, aquaculture systems, water features, and approved tracing uses. |
Directions & Dosing Snapshot
| Use Case | Label Rate | Application Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial full-acre color treatment | 32 oz per 1 surface acre at 4 to 6 ft average depth | Use this as the core acreage benchmark for bulk planning, then adjust for depth, color goal, water clarity, and water exchange. |
| Smaller or partial pond treatment | 8 oz per 1/4 acre; 16 oz per 1/2 acre | Scale evenly by surface area and desired color intensity. Estimate surface acres using length x width divided by 43,560. |
| 55-gallon drum planning | 7,040 fl oz per drum; 220 one-acre application equivalents | Based on the 32 oz per acre benchmark at 4 to 6 ft average depth. Best for route service, multi-basin sites, and larger recurring programs. |
| 275-gallon IBC tote planning | 35,200 fl oz per tote; 1,100 one-acre application equivalents | Best for high-volume institutional, municipal, HOA, resort, golf course, hatchery, and contractor-managed color programs. |
| Application method | Apply evenly across the calculated treatment area | Pour along the shoreline, distribute by boat, or use appropriate bulk-transfer equipment while protecting docks, boats, clothing, concrete, and tools from concentrate staining. |
| Color maintenance after dilution or fading | Reapply as needed | Rainfall, evaporation, water clarity, depth, outflow, and water exchange affect color life. In suitable low-outflow water, color may last several months. |
| Spray tracing or water-flow identification | Site-specific amount | Use only where visual tracing is appropriate. MAKO is a colorant, not a wastewater treatment, potable-water treatment, pesticide, herbicide, or algaecide. |
Always follow the full label for complete directions, restrictions, and site-specific requirements.
Comparison Table
| MAKO 5X Bulk Liquid Dye | Standard 1-Gallon Liquid Pond Dye | Water-Soluble Dye Packets | Dye Plus Enzyme Pond Colorant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best role in the program | High-volume color and light-filtering programs for large managed waters | Small to mid-size pond maintenance; bulk ordering varies | No-measure toss-in use for ponds, lakes, and hard-to-reach areas | Colorant plus biological-support positioning for smaller pond routines |
| Bulk planning unit | 55-gallon drum or 275-gallon tote; 220 or 1,100 one-acre equivalents | Many labels use 1 gallon per surface acre at 4 to 6 ft; confirm product label | Common examples include 1 pack per 1.5 acre-ft or 2 packets per acre at 4 to 6 ft | Manufacturer sizes often rate by gallons treated; 55-gallon listings exist through distributors |
| Application style | Shoreline pour, boat distribution, or bulk-transfer workflow | Hand-pour jug from shoreline, boat, or several locations | Add packets directly to water; dissolves without measuring liquid | Hand-pour liquid; dosing depends on gallons treated |
| Color and presentation | Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, or Midnight Black | Blue, black, ocean blue, or other shades vary by brand | Blue and black packet options are common | Blue or black colorant options depending on product line |
| Water-use planning | Immediate water access and no swimming or irrigation restriction when used as directed | Varies by label | Varies by label | Varies by label |
| Best-fit buyer | Municipal, HOA, golf, resort, casino, theme park, hatchery, contractor, and large private-lake programs | Homeowners, small facilities, and smaller recurring treatments | Buyers prioritizing packet convenience over bulk transfer | Buyers looking for color plus enzyme-positioned pond maintenance |
Why Choose 5X Bulk Liquid Aquatic Dye?
- Better project control: Drum and tote quantities make large-site ordering, repeat treatments, and multi-waterbody maintenance easier to plan.
- Color strategy by setting: Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, and Midnight Black let the water finish match resorts, golf courses, public parks, hatcheries, HOAs, and private estates.
- Practical professional handling: A clear 32 oz per acre benchmark, fast dispersion, and bulk-transfer fit help teams move from order planning to field application with fewer surprises.
MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye Documents
MAKO Bahamas Blue
MAKO Perfect Blue
MAKO Midnight Black
Regulatory Information
This product is distributed by NewTechBio as an authorized reseller. Specifications, treatment rates, and performance claims are sourced from the official manufacturer label and published documentation. NewTechBio does not independently verify manufacturer claims. Always read and follow the label.
Last updated for listing accuracy: 05/18/2026
What is MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye used for in large projects?
MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye is our 5X liquid aquatic colorant for high-volume lake, pond, stormwater basin, hatchery, aquaculture, and decorative water-feature programs. It helps create consistent water color while reducing sunlight penetration in contained or low-outflow waters. The bulk drum and tote formats are built for institutions, HOAs, municipalities, golf courses, resorts, casinos, theme parks, contractors, and large private-lake programs that need more than small-bottle coverage.
Which MAKO dye color should I choose for a large pond, lake, or water feature?
MAKO Bahamas Blue gives water a brighter blue-green finish, MAKO Perfect Blue creates a clean natural blue tone, and MAKO Midnight Black creates a deep reflective black appearance. Bahamas Blue and Midnight Black include yellow-spectrum pigment support for broader light filtering, while Perfect Blue is the right choice when the goal is a straightforward natural blue finish. For highly visible resort, casino, theme park, HOA, or public-facing water, choose the color that best matches the site’s visual identity.
How much MAKO bulk dye do I need for a large pond or lake?
MAKO dosing starts with the 32 oz per 1 surface acre benchmark for water averaging 4 to 6 ft deep. A 55-gallon drum contains 7,040 fl oz, equal to 220 one-acre application equivalents at that benchmark. A 275-gallon IBC tote contains 35,200 fl oz, equal to 1,100 one-acre application equivalents before site-specific adjustment for depth, water exchange, clarity, and desired color.
Should I order a 55-gallon drum or a 275-gallon tote?
Choose a 55-gallon drum when you need bulk inventory for a large pond, a smaller lake, a service route, or several basins with repeat color maintenance. Choose a 275-gallon tote when your program covers multiple waterbodies, larger institutional acreage, municipal stormwater assets, golf course ponds, or recurring contractor-managed projects. The tote is the stronger fit when handling efficiency and fewer reorder cycles matter most.
Can MAKO bulk dye be used in stormwater basins, retention ponds, golf course ponds, or public lakes?
Yes, MAKO bulk dye is a strong fit for contained or low-outflow stormwater basins, retention ponds, golf course water features, managed lakes, and public-facing water assets where project rules allow. It is also appropriate for decorative waterbodies, fish hatcheries, aquaculture systems, and approved spray-tracing or water-flow identification work. For municipal, state, federal, HOA, or institutional sites, confirm local requirements and receiving procedures before scheduling bulk application.
Can MAKO lake and pond dye be used for resorts, casinos, theme parks, campuses, or large private estates?
Yes, MAKO dye is well suited to large decorative and managed-water settings such as resorts, casinos, theme parks, campuses, commercial properties, and estate lakes when the waterbody is contained or low-outflow. These sites often need a consistent appearance across guest-facing ponds, lagoons, basins, and water features. Bulk drums and totes make those recurring color programs easier to plan and maintain.
How do we apply MAKO bulk dye on a large waterbody?
MAKO bulk dye can be applied evenly from the shoreline, distributed by boat, or transferred using appropriate bulk-handling equipment. Estimate surface acres first using length x width divided by 43,560, then use the 32 oz per acre benchmark as the planning base for water averaging 4 to 6 ft deep. Protect docks, boats, concrete, clothing, tools, and equipment from contact with concentrate during transfer and application.
How quickly does MAKO dye work, and how long does the color last?
MAKO dye disperses quickly and begins developing visible color as it spreads through the treated water. Color life depends on water clarity, depth, rainfall, evaporation, outflow, water exchange, and application consistency. In suitable low-outflow water, the color may last several months, and reapplication is handled when the desired color fades or dilution changes the appearance.
Does MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye kill algae or aquatic weeds?
No, MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye is a colorant, not an algaecide, herbicide, pesticide, or chemical kill treatment. It helps reduce sunlight penetration and improve water appearance, but it does not chemically kill algae, aquatic vegetation, insects, bacteria, fish, wildlife, or aquatic organisms. For long-term pond balance, many sites pair dye with aeration, mechanical maintenance, nutrient management, and beneficial microbial products that help address organic load, sludge, and muck.
Can MAKO dye be used with beneficial microbes or pond maintenance programs?
Yes, MAKO dye can fit into a broader pond management routine when the products and site conditions are compatible. Dye helps manage color and light penetration, while beneficial microbes can help break down excess organics, sludge, and muck that feed recurring water-quality problems. For larger lakes, HOAs, hatcheries, golf courses, and public sites, this combination can support a cleaner, more balanced maintenance strategy without confusing dye with algae or weed control.
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Product Details
Keep High-Visibility Water Assets Consistent Across the Whole Site
Large lakes, HOA ponds, stormwater basins, golf course water features, hatchery ponds, and resort water assets need color that is easy to plan, easy to replenish, and practical at scale. MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye gives commercial, institutional, municipal, and private-site buyers a 5X liquid colorant program in drum or tote quantities, with color options for a brighter blue-green finish, a clean natural blue finish, or a deep reflective black finish. The dye disperses through contained or low-outflow water to create visible color, improve visual uniformity, and help reduce sunlight penetration without turning a maintenance order into a small-jug handling job.
Key Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon IBC totes | Fits season-long, multi-pond, route-service, and institutional programs without constant small-container reordering. |
| Three MAKO color choices | Lets the site match the water finish to the setting: Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, or Midnight Black. |
| 5X liquid concentrate | Gives bulk buyers a compact planning unit with strong coverage and simpler storage than lower-strength dye programs. |
| Yellow-spectrum support in select colors | Bahamas Blue and Midnight Black include yellow-spectrum pigment support for broader light filtering than blue-only color systems. |
| Professional waterbody fit | Works for contained or low-outflow lakes, ponds, basins, hatcheries, aquaculture systems, water features, and approved tracing uses. |
Directions & Dosing Snapshot
| Use Case | Label Rate | Application Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial full-acre color treatment | 32 oz per 1 surface acre at 4 to 6 ft average depth | Use this as the core acreage benchmark for bulk planning, then adjust for depth, color goal, water clarity, and water exchange. |
| Smaller or partial pond treatment | 8 oz per 1/4 acre; 16 oz per 1/2 acre | Scale evenly by surface area and desired color intensity. Estimate surface acres using length x width divided by 43,560. |
| 55-gallon drum planning | 7,040 fl oz per drum; 220 one-acre application equivalents | Based on the 32 oz per acre benchmark at 4 to 6 ft average depth. Best for route service, multi-basin sites, and larger recurring programs. |
| 275-gallon IBC tote planning | 35,200 fl oz per tote; 1,100 one-acre application equivalents | Best for high-volume institutional, municipal, HOA, resort, golf course, hatchery, and contractor-managed color programs. |
| Application method | Apply evenly across the calculated treatment area | Pour along the shoreline, distribute by boat, or use appropriate bulk-transfer equipment while protecting docks, boats, clothing, concrete, and tools from concentrate staining. |
| Color maintenance after dilution or fading | Reapply as needed | Rainfall, evaporation, water clarity, depth, outflow, and water exchange affect color life. In suitable low-outflow water, color may last several months. |
| Spray tracing or water-flow identification | Site-specific amount | Use only where visual tracing is appropriate. MAKO is a colorant, not a wastewater treatment, potable-water treatment, pesticide, herbicide, or algaecide. |
Always follow the full label for complete directions, restrictions, and site-specific requirements.
Comparison Table
| MAKO 5X Bulk Liquid Dye | Standard 1-Gallon Liquid Pond Dye | Water-Soluble Dye Packets | Dye Plus Enzyme Pond Colorant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best role in the program | High-volume color and light-filtering programs for large managed waters | Small to mid-size pond maintenance; bulk ordering varies | No-measure toss-in use for ponds, lakes, and hard-to-reach areas | Colorant plus biological-support positioning for smaller pond routines |
| Bulk planning unit | 55-gallon drum or 275-gallon tote; 220 or 1,100 one-acre equivalents | Many labels use 1 gallon per surface acre at 4 to 6 ft; confirm product label | Common examples include 1 pack per 1.5 acre-ft or 2 packets per acre at 4 to 6 ft | Manufacturer sizes often rate by gallons treated; 55-gallon listings exist through distributors |
| Application style | Shoreline pour, boat distribution, or bulk-transfer workflow | Hand-pour jug from shoreline, boat, or several locations | Add packets directly to water; dissolves without measuring liquid | Hand-pour liquid; dosing depends on gallons treated |
| Color and presentation | Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, or Midnight Black | Blue, black, ocean blue, or other shades vary by brand | Blue and black packet options are common | Blue or black colorant options depending on product line |
| Water-use planning | Immediate water access and no swimming or irrigation restriction when used as directed | Varies by label | Varies by label | Varies by label |
| Best-fit buyer | Municipal, HOA, golf, resort, casino, theme park, hatchery, contractor, and large private-lake programs | Homeowners, small facilities, and smaller recurring treatments | Buyers prioritizing packet convenience over bulk transfer | Buyers looking for color plus enzyme-positioned pond maintenance |
Why Choose 5X Bulk Liquid Aquatic Dye?
- Better project control: Drum and tote quantities make large-site ordering, repeat treatments, and multi-waterbody maintenance easier to plan.
- Color strategy by setting: Bahamas Blue, Perfect Blue, and Midnight Black let the water finish match resorts, golf courses, public parks, hatcheries, HOAs, and private estates.
- Practical professional handling: A clear 32 oz per acre benchmark, fast dispersion, and bulk-transfer fit help teams move from order planning to field application with fewer surprises.
MAKO Bulk Lake & Pond Dye Documents
MAKO Bahamas Blue
MAKO Perfect Blue
MAKO Midnight Black
SDS: N/A
LABEL (Directions & Rates): N/A
Comments/Other: Review the Product Label and SDS for directions, rates, and safety information.
Certifications / Registrations: N/A
Origin: N/A
Feature: N/A
Product Form: N/A
