{"title":"Nitrifying Bacteria","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoost your aquarium's health with our premium nitrifying bacteria! Enhance water quality, reduce ammonia and nitrite levels naturally, and create a thriving ecosystem. \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-extra-large-1000g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Extra Large 1000g","description":"Extra Large High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Large size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. Works well in fish only, FOWLR and reef systems. Also works well in all freshwater and brackish systems to provide primary or additional filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerobic and Anaerobic bacteria remove noxious ammonia and nitrogenous waste from aquarium systems. Both require large surface areas on which to grow. MicroBacter Lattice provides a huge surface area that is up to 200 times larger than many biological filtration mediums, providing for a much more efficient filtration system in a much smaller space. While MicroBacter Lattice provides the area, it must be properly seeded with bacteria to allow it to populate properly. This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657128071,"sku":"32567","price":26.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-extra-large-1000g-597942.jpg?v=1731255993"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-extra-large-500g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Extra Large 500g","description":"Extra Large High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Large size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. Works well in fish only, FOWLR and reef systems. Also works well in all freshwater and brackish systems to provide primary or additional filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerobic and Anaerobic bacteria remove noxious ammonia and nitrogenous waste from aquarium systems. Both require large surface areas on which to grow. MicroBacter Lattice provides a huge surface area that is up to 200 times larger than many biological filtration mediums, providing for a much more efficient filtration system in a much smaller space. While MicroBacter Lattice provides the area, it must be properly seeded with bacteria to allow it to populate properly. This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657160839,"sku":"32566","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-extra-large-500g-687252.jpg?v=1731255991"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-extra-large-250g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Extra Large 250g","description":"Extra Large High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Large size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. Works well in fish only, FOWLR and reef systems. Also works well in all freshwater and brackish systems to provide primary or additional filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerobic and Anaerobic bacteria remove noxious ammonia and nitrogenous waste from aquarium systems. Both require large surface areas on which to grow. MicroBacter Lattice provides a huge surface area that is up to 200 times larger than many biological filtration mediums, providing for a much more efficient filtration system in a much smaller space. While MicroBacter Lattice provides the area, it must be properly seeded with bacteria to allow it to populate properly. This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657193607,"sku":"32565","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-extra-large-250g-826650.jpg?v=1731255992"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-large-1000g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Large 1000g","description":"Large High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. Works well in fish only, FOWLR and reef systems. Also works well in all freshwater and brackish systems to provide primary or additional filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerobic and Anaerobic bacteria remove noxious ammonia and nitrogenous waste from aquarium systems. Both require large surface areas on which to grow. MicroBacter Lattice provides a huge surface area that is up to 200 times larger than many biological filtration mediums, providing for a much more efficient filtration system in a much smaller space. While MicroBacter Lattice provides the area, it must be properly seeded with bacteria to allow it to populate properly. This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657226375,"sku":"32564","price":26.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-large-1000g-428813.jpg?v=1731255993"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-large-500g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Large 500g","description":"Large High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. Works well in fish only, FOWLR and reef systems. Also works well in all freshwater and brackish systems to provide primary or additional filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerobic and Anaerobic bacteria remove noxious ammonia and nitrogenous waste from aquarium systems. Both require large surface areas on which to grow. MicroBacter Lattice provides a huge surface area that is up to 200 times larger than many biological filtration mediums, providing for a much more efficient filtration system in a much smaller space. While MicroBacter Lattice provides the area, it must be properly seeded with bacteria to allow it to populate properly. This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657259143,"sku":"32563","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-large-500g-906832.jpg?v=1731255992"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-large-250g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Large 250g","description":"Large High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. Works well in fish only, FOWLR and reef systems. Also works well in all freshwater and brackish systems to provide primary or additional filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerobic and Anaerobic bacteria remove noxious ammonia and nitrogenous waste from aquarium systems. Both require large surface areas on which to grow. MicroBacter Lattice provides a huge surface area that is up to 200 times larger than many biological filtration mediums, providing for a much more efficient filtration system in a much smaller space. While MicroBacter Lattice provides the area, it must be properly seeded with bacteria to allow it to populate properly. This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657291911,"sku":"32562","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-large-250g-699778.jpg?v=1731255992"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-medium-1000g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Medium 1000g","description":"Medium High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. Works well in fish only, FOWLR and reef systems. Also works well in all freshwater and brackish systems to provide primary or additional filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerobic and Anaerobic bacteria remove noxious ammonia and nitrogenous waste from aquarium systems. Both require large surface areas on which to grow. MicroBacter Lattice provides a huge surface area that is up to 200 times larger than many biological filtration mediums, providing for a much more efficient filtration system in a much smaller space. While MicroBacter Lattice provides the area, it must be properly seeded with bacteria to allow it to populate properly. This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657324679,"sku":"32561","price":26.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-medium-1000g-572933.jpg?v=1731255993"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-medium-500g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Medium 500g","description":"Medium High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. 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This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7, FlorinBacter\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell®Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657357447,"sku":"32560","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-medium-500g-929688.jpg?v=1731255994"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-lattice-medium-250g","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Lattice Medium 250g","description":"Medium High-Porosity Filtration Medium for All Freshwater and Marine Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium size, high porosity filtration medium for use in ponds and large marine or freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides over 7,500 square feet (700 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to near zero in ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for tropical and cold water marine systems. 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This can be done naturally by just placing the material in your filtration system, but ideal results will be achieved much more rapidly and a more diverse population of bacteria will be established by the use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM, Micr?Bacter Start XLF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eMicr?Bacter7,\u003cspan\u003e FlorinBacter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brightwellaquatics.com\/products\/florinbacter-seven.php\" target=\"\" rel=\"\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtilize a minimum of 100 ml of MicroBacter Lattice for every 10 U.S. gallons, ( 38 L ) of aquarium volume, more if bioload dictates. Rinse well in purified tap water or aquarium water. Can be used rinsed, as is or for maximum results, pre-seed the product by placing it in a plastic bucket and adding the recommended dose for your aquarium size of the aforementioned bacterial products  and allowing the product to remain in this soak for 24 hours, stirring gently occasionally or agitating the liquid by pouring out and back into the container, gently. Place the seeded MicroBacter Lattice into your filter. The use of a pre-filtration filter floss, sponge or other mechanical pre-filtration is recommended to prevent fouling.  For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as \u003cspan\u003eBrightwell®Katalyst\u003c\/span\u003e bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657390215,"sku":"32559","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-lattice-medium-250g-658259.jpg?v=1731255994"},{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-pure-filter-start-gel-250ml","title":"Evolution Aqua Pure Filter Start Gel 250ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ePURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel is a live, concentrated bacteria culture for use in new aquarium filters.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe gel based solution will stick to the filter media, allowing the nitrifying bacteria it contains to rapidly colonise your filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOnce the filter media has been coated with the PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel, the beneficial bacteria within the gel will speed up the maturation of your filter media, while helping to convert ammonia and nitrite, resulting in less stressed fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKey Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Fast acting gel formula\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Start new aquarium filters - for fast introduction of fish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Treats aquariums up to 2,500 litres\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eHow to use PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Shake well before use to ensure the bacteria has not settled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Unscrew the cap and pour the contents of the bottle directly onto your filter media.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Pour enough gel to fully coat the media up to a maximum of 125ml on the first application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Repeat the dose after 14 days until the bottle is empty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• You cannot overdose your filter with gel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• We always advise the addition of oxygen to your aquarium via an air pump and diffuser when using PURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Always perform regular water tests using a suitable test kit, especially before adding fish to your aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• If a UV-C is running, switch it off when dosing and keep switched off for 12 hours after dosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePURE+ Aquarium Filter Start Gel will not address problems with green water, a suitable UV-C should be used to clear green water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evolution Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199657521287,"sku":"32499","price":7.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/evolution-aqua-pure-filter-start-gel-250ml-373554.jpg?v=1731256364"},{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-6-balls","title":"Evolution Aqua Pure Aquarium 6 Balls","description":"PURE Aquarium is a combination of the correct strains of bacteria and enzymes delivered in biodegradable balls containing a food source which will achieve the following benefits in a freshwater aquarium:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Crystal clear and healthy water\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces organic waste\u003cbr\u003e• Maintains a biological equilibrium\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces BOD \/ DOC \/ TSS\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces ammonia and nitrite\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces filter and tank maintenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reduces maturation and start-up times following a filter crash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRegular use of PURE Aquarium will ensure that your fish live in a safe, healthy and crystal clear environment. We recommend that you use PURE Aquarium as part of your regular maintenance programme. You cannot overdose with PURE Aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• To maintain crystal clear, healthy water add 1 or 2 PURE Aquarium balls per 25 litres of water once a week. Add the balls directly into your aquarium filter, ideally held in a filter bag.\u003cbr\u003e• If using PURE Aquarium for the first time or if your aquarium has clarity problems, add 5 to 10 balls per 100 litres of water. When water clears, continue to use as described above.","brand":"Evolution Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199661060231,"sku":"31588","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-6-balls-464881.jpg?v=1731256363"},{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-25-balls","title":"Evolution Aqua Pure Aquarium 25 Balls","description":"PURE Aquarium is a combination of the correct strains of bacteria and enzymes delivered in biodegradable balls containing a food source which will achieve the following benefits in a freshwater aquarium:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Crystal clear and healthy water\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces organic waste\u003cbr\u003e• Maintains a biological equilibrium\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces BOD \/ DOC \/ TSS\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces ammonia and nitrite\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces filter and tank maintenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reduces maturation and start-up times following a filter crash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRegular use of PURE Aquarium will ensure that your fish live in a safe, healthy and crystal clear environment. We recommend that you use PURE Aquarium as part of your regular maintenance programme. You cannot overdose with PURE Aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• To maintain crystal clear, healthy water add 1 or 2 PURE Aquarium balls per 25 litres of water once a week. Add the balls directly into your aquarium filter, ideally held in a filter bag.\u003cbr\u003e• If using PURE Aquarium for the first time or if your aquarium has clarity problems, add 5 to 10 balls per 100 litres of water. When water clears, continue to use as described above.","brand":"Evolution Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199661092999,"sku":"31587","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-25-balls-754853.jpg?v=1731256363"},{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-bomb","title":"Evolution Aqua Pure Aquarium Bomb","description":"Joining PURE Aquarium, the unique, clear, live bacteria gel balls used in aquariums, PURE Aquarium Bomb is a much larger single treatment dose of live nitrifying bacteria designed specifically at cycling new aquariums and making them ready for fish. It also rapidly combats water quality emergencies in new and established freshwater aquariums, when life threatening levels of ammonia and nitrite are detected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeneficial bacteria inside the filter can be lost through cleaning media under the tap, replacing mature media with new, or the use of medications. Increased fish numbers, uneaten food and dead, decaying fish can also lead to levels of ammonia and nitrite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note: PURE AQUARIUM BOMB is not intended to clear green water. An appropriate UVC is recommended to clear green water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Matures new filters rapidly\u003cbr\u003e- Cycles new aquariums\u003cbr\u003e- Repairs bacteria colonies\u003cbr\u003e- Boosts clarity of water\u003cbr\u003e- Provides rapid nitrification\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Eliminates New Tank Syndrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply place PURE Aquarium Bomb directly into the main aquarium or better still into a space within a biological filter. One Bomb should be used per 200 litre aquarium, and will even work with a full stocking of fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse PURE AQUARIUM BOMB whenever water tests reveal levels of ammonia or nitrite in established aquariums containing fish. This may be due to beneficial bacteria inside the filter being lost through cleaning media under the tap, replacing mature media with new, or the use of medications. Increased fish numbers, uneaten food and dead, decaying fish can also lead to life threatening increases in ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Evolution Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199671316615,"sku":"20964","price":12.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-bomb-263328.jpg?v=1731256364"},{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-pure-reef-balance","title":"Evolution Aqua PURE Reef Balance","description":"PURE Marine uses groundbreaking technology to maintain crystal clear and healthy water in marine aquariums. 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PURE Aquarium will leave your water crystal clear and healthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular use of PURE Aquarium will ensure that your fish live in a safe, healthy and crystal clear environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to use PURE Aquarium?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend that you use PURE Aquarium as part of your regular maintenance programme. You cannot overdose with PURE Aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• To maintain crystal clear, healthy water add 1 or 2 PURE Aquarium balls per 25 litres of water once a week. Add the balls directly into your aquarium or inside the aquarium filter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• If using PURE Aquarium for the first time or if your aquarium has clarity problems, add 5 to 10 balls per 100 litres of water. When water clears, continue to use as described above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePURE Aquarium can also be used when starting up a new tank, to help to mature your filter.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Evolution Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199679443079,"sku":"8888","price":12.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/evolution-aqua-pure-aquarium-271347.jpg?v=1731256363"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-500ml","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Start XLM 500ml","description":"Professional 15x strength powerful live tank starter nitrifying bioculture, with much fewer temperature and shelf life restrictions than competing products, for rapidly cycling new marine fish and reef aquaria and brackish aquariums, and for recovering from overcrowding or disasters where the bacteria bed has been damaged or when adding new fish.  It is also quite useful after re-arranging decorations or performing major maintenance, such as cleaning substrates or biological media to \"recharge\" the nitrifying bacteria population.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper concentrated 15X Suspension of LIVE non-pathogenic microbes, specifically formulated to extremely rapidly establish biological filtration in new aquarium set-ups, and to enhance the rate of nitrification in existing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for rapidly re-establishing nitrification bacteria in case of an emergency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful in aquaria with high population densities and when adding new fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful to re-establish nitrifying bacteria after cleaning rocks and surfaces and after use of medications.\u003cbr\u003e1. Rapid reduction of ammonia, and nitrite.\u003cbr\u003e2. Prevents “New Tank Syndrome.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a proprietary base which provides for maximum longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM 15X \u003cspan\u003ecreates a nitrifying biological filter in marine \u0026amp; brackish aquaria of all types and is particularly useful for new startups, resulting in cycling in about 7 days  in most cases, if directions are followed, and no competeing bacteria or nothing toxic is added (please read this whole webpage.)  It quickly removes toxic ammonia and nitrite naturally through non pathogenic nitrifying bacterial action.  Even though this product is extremely potent, it may be overdosed at up to 5 times the rated dosage during aquarium emergencies.  It should be your first choice to remove ammonia during emergencies where the filter has been inadvertently killed or when experiencing overcrowding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM 15X is a highly concentrated, selective complex of live, extremely effective microbes and enzymes that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen - i.e. ammonia, and nitrite in marine and brackish ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality and much faster cycling. Use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM does not alleviate the requirement for regular partial water changes to help maintain proper concentrations of elements that are \u003cu\u003evital\u003c\/u\u003e to long-term health and survival of aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes - It is normal that clumps may form in the product and the product and the aquarium may have an “earthy” smell or smell “off” and the aquarium water could become cloudy and the smell and cloudiness could remain for many hours after using. This is due to the bacteria themselves and is an indication of quality and is the reason it is necessary to \u003cu\u003eshake product well immediately before using\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitfalls:  There are several reasons why hobbyists do not achieve a fast 7 day (approximately) cycle with this product.  These are all controllable if careful attention is paid.  Even when these factors are present, the tank will still cycle, it will just take more time. \u003cspan\u003e 1) Failure to dechlorinate properly.  Always \u003cu\u003euse Brightwell Er?se-Cl to completely remove chloramines and chlorine from tap water. Chloramine and chlorine are lethal to the bacteria in this product and if not removed, will cause it to fail!  \u003c\/u\u003e2) The overuse of ammonia or using household ammonia!  Ammonia is toxic to bacteria, even though they consume it, just like it is to fish and invertebrates, so if you overdose the ammonia, it will kill some of the bacteria and it will take longer to cycle!  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will still achieve an excellent and strong cycle, it will just take longer, possibly much longer.  Also, if you purchase household ammonia, it may have toxic additives, dyes, surfactants and cleaning agents that will stunt the multiplication of the bacteria in the product.  Brightwell recommends that you use MicroBacter QuikCyclTM as directed and test so that you don't overdose! 3) In a brand new aquarium, there can sometimes be surfactants, mold release compounds or oily chemicals that coat brand new glass, acrylic, tubing and pumps.  These compounds can negatively affect the cycle.  It is therefore recommended that you clean all new parts with a mild soap and water and then RINSE THEM VERY WELL!  (Do not use antibacterial soap!) This should remove the compounds that can stunt the multiplication of the new bacteria  4) Brightwell recommends that you not use any other type of bacteria product until your cycle with this product is complete !!! Do not even use Micr?Bacter7 or Micr?BacterCLEAN until the cycle is complete (then you will want to use one of them to help through the \"ugly stage\".  (Micr?BacterCLEAN   will work best for this.)  5) Do not use live sand and particularly DO NOT USE dry seeded artificial live rock until cycling is complete. There are no dry bacteria species that will be compatible with this nitrifying bacteria product or that are useful to cycle an aquarium at all! To use a dry bacteria will only lengthen the time it takes to cycle by many weeks and increase your work many times!  Wet cycled live rock or even previously cycled wet man made rock will work fine (although this may be a bad idea due to the possibility of introducing parasites or pathogens from another aquarium).  Dry sand is fine to use, but not bagged, so called \"live sand\"  because the manufacturer will usually introduce other bacteria species to replace the natural bacteria that will die during storage and these will be counterproductive to your cycle.  Also, several so called \"probiotic\" salts are available.  Again, there are no species of bacteria that are conducive to cycling that are available in a dry form.  Therefore, do not use any salt that is labelled as probiotic or says it contains dry bacteria.  Note:  What to do if you must use live sand or dry seeded live rock - go ahead and use them with the Micr?Bacter Start XLM, just realize the cycle will be impeded.  It will take more XLM to seed the system (double the dose if you can) and the cycle will likely take 2 to 4 weeks longer to complete because you are working against the XLM, but when completed, will work just fine.  6) DO NOT USE CARBON IN YOUR FILTER until the aquarium has cycled fully or 30 more days has passed.  DO NOT USE PHOSPHATE REMOVERS, FILTER RESINS, GFO or other non-biological filtration media until the aquarium is over 30 days old or then you register phosphates on your test kit over .04 PPM.  If you do, you will lengthen the cycle.  Bacteria require some phosphate to multiply rapidly!  Use XportTM, MicroBacter LatticeTM or other filtration media that needs to be populated with bacteria!  These will work well.  7)  The addition or dosing too soon of active iodine compounds (such as Lugol's), nitrate removers (such as nopox which is made from poisonous methanol), or other additives that are bacteriacidal.  If you are going to add these, It is a good idea to wait 30 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life: Shelf life is typically 18 months from manufacture date (more than twice as long as any other nitrifying bacteria and 8 or more times as long as most others).  Although product can withstand elevated temperatures for short periods of time (a few days), for best longevity and highest potency, keep below 80°F and if possible, it will be best kept refrigerated at 50°F to much prolong shelf life. Do not freeze! Freezing can kill the bacteria.  (This product will usually withstand a freeze or two in transit in the winter, but do not freeze, thaw, freeze thaw and keep from freezing if at all possible.)  If the product arrives frozen, then thaw at room temperature, NEVER MICROWAVE!\u003c\/span\u003e A word about substrates: Most aquarium bacteria and certainly those in Micr?Bacter Start XLM live on substrates, that is, they attach themselves to surfaces of rocks, piping and any other surfaces that are available.  Most modern aquariums do not have enough surface area.  The advent of artificial \"live rock\" has made available products made from concrete or plastic that look like live rock, but do not have the porosity, so their surface area is too small to support the number of bacteria needed to properly filter the aquarium.  Brightwell recommends that you provide plenty of bacterial surface area, either through plenty of porous natural aragonite live rock, or by providing additional filtration media, such as our XportTM media which has the highest surface area per unit volume of any medium in the world, or our less expensive MicroBacter LatticeTM.  A good way to judge the porosity of a filtration medium is by weight.  If it is heavy, it is not very porous.  If it is light in weight, like XportTM media, it is full of air and therefore very porous. Before you get started, you will need:\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn appropriately sized bottle of Micr?Bacter Start XLM.  At a minimum, you will need 1.2 ml of product for every gallon of aquarium capacity.  For example, if you have a 100 gallon tank, you will need a minimum of 120 ml of Micr?Bacter Start XLM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea good grade of the following test kits:  ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea bottle of Brightwell Er?se-Cl to remove all chlorine or chloramines (if you skip this, you can kill the bacteria in Micr?Bacter Start XLM.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf course, you will need an excellent aquarium salt mix, such as Brightwell N?oMarine and purified tap water.  Brightwell recommends the tap water be filtered by Reverse Osmosis with post deionization and that you change your carbon filter regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eImportant: First, use Brightwell Er?se-Cl to completely remove chloramines and chlorine from tap water. Chloramine and chlorine are lethal to the bacteria in this product and if not removed, will cause it to fail! Shake product vigorously immediately before using.  \u003c\/u\u003eAdd the appropriate volume of Micr?Bacter Start XLM (see below) to the aquarium in an area of high flow to promote dispersion. Do not use “live sand” or “dry seeded artificial live rock” until cycling with this product is complete for several weeks! (In fact, Brightwell recommends that you do not use dry seeded artificial \"live rock\" ever.  The best choices are aquacultured live rock, rock from the ocean, naturally cycled artificial rock sold wet, unseeded dry artificial rock, dry florida aragonite, other natural aragonite, marco rock and the like.  Any rock that already contains a bacteria and is dry, will damage the cycling process and in our experience takes too long to cycle and cycles the wrong nutrients - dry seeded rock will not properly cycle ammonia because it is the wrong species of bacteria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo seed Biological Filtration in new aquaria:\u003c\/u\u003e Add 30 ml (6 capfuls) of Micr?Bacter Start XLM per 25 US-gallons (95 L) of aquarium water. Add one or more hardy fish. Remove filter socks, turn UV-sterilization and\/or ozonation and\/or protein skimmer off for the complete period of cycling until you are finished dosing this product. Test ammonia and nitrite levels daily or as needed, if either are above .2 ppm, then you can dose Micr?Bacter Start XLM again at a lower dose of 10 ml per 25 US-gallons, if desired. At 7 days or longer, Tank is cycled if, and only if, both ammonia and nitrite levels are zero and nitrate is well above zero. If either ammonia or nitrite levels are above zero, then the tank is not yet fully cycled and you should not add fish.  if the nitrate is not above zero (at least .25 ppm), then tank is not yet fully cycled and you should not add fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo replace bacteria killed by extensive cleaning of substrates and surfaces:\u003c\/u\u003e Add 10 to 30 ml per 25 US-gallons (95 L) depending on perceived damage to filter bed, and ammonia level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo replace bacteria killed by medications, overcrowding or emergencies:\u003c\/u\u003e First, dose the aquarium with Brightwell Erase Cl to detoxify the ammonia until the bacteria can consume it!  Dose daily with Erase Cl, if necessary to keep ammonia under control until the bacteria are fully in control.  Add 30 ml per 25 US-gallons (95 L) or more of MicroBacter Start XLM, depending on perceived damage to filter bed. Then add 5 ml per half hour until ammonia levels come down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo perform a Fishless Cycle:\u003c\/u\u003e Purchase a bottle of MicroBacter QuikCyclTM to use simultaneously with this product, Micr?Bacter Start XLM according to the QuikCyclTM label. Fishless cycling requires both products to be used together. This product will provide the bacteria and the QuikCycl will provide the nutrients.  GO SLOW WITH QuikCyclTM!  All of the ammonia you put in will become nitrate that you will have to remove later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eOngoing care after the aquarium is cycled: To provide ongoing biological stability to a cycled aquarium:\u003c\/u\u003e Switch to Micr?BacterCLEAN after tank is fully cycled and one week has elapsed. This will greatly reduce problems during the \"ugly stage.\"  At that point, you can add Reef BioFuelTM to provide a carbon source for the MicroBacterClean, if desired.  If you want to switch to Micr?Bacter7 the best time will be when the aquarium has been running for 4 to 6 months. \u003c\/span\u003e ","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199885258887,"sku":"32602","price":72.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-500ml-450321.jpg?v=1731255993"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-250ml","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Start XLM 250ml","description":"Professional 15x strength powerful live tank starter nitrifying bioculture, with much fewer temperature and shelf life restrictions than competing products, for rapidly cycling new marine fish and reef aquaria and brackish aquariums, and for recovering from overcrowding or disasters where the bacteria bed has been damaged or when adding new fish.  It is also quite useful after re-arranging decorations or performing major maintenance, such as cleaning substrates or biological media to \"recharge\" the nitrifying bacteria population.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper concentrated 15X Suspension of LIVE non-pathogenic microbes, specifically formulated to extremely rapidly establish biological filtration in new aquarium set-ups, and to enhance the rate of nitrification in existing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for rapidly re-establishing nitrification bacteria in case of an emergency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful in aquaria with high population densities and when adding new fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful to re-establish nitrifying bacteria after cleaning rocks and surfaces and after use of medications.\u003cbr\u003e1. Rapid reduction of ammonia, and nitrite.\u003cbr\u003e2. Prevents “New Tank Syndrome.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a proprietary base which provides for maximum longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM 15X \u003cspan\u003ecreates a nitrifying biological filter in marine \u0026amp; brackish aquaria of all types and is particularly useful for new startups, resulting in cycling in about 7 days  in most cases, if directions are followed, and no competeing bacteria or nothing toxic is added (please read this whole webpage.)  It quickly removes toxic ammonia and nitrite naturally through non pathogenic nitrifying bacterial action.  Even though this product is extremely potent, it may be overdosed at up to 5 times the rated dosage during aquarium emergencies.  It should be your first choice to remove ammonia during emergencies where the filter has been inadvertently killed or when experiencing overcrowding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM 15X is a highly concentrated, selective complex of live, extremely effective microbes and enzymes that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen - i.e. ammonia, and nitrite in marine and brackish ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality and much faster cycling. Use of Micr?Bacter Start XLM does not alleviate the requirement for regular partial water changes to help maintain proper concentrations of elements that are \u003cu\u003evital\u003c\/u\u003e to long-term health and survival of aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes - It is normal that clumps may form in the product and the product and the aquarium may have an “earthy” smell or smell “off” and the aquarium water could become cloudy and the smell and cloudiness could remain for many hours after using. This is due to the bacteria themselves and is an indication of quality and is the reason it is necessary to \u003cu\u003eshake product well immediately before using\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitfalls:  There are several reasons why hobbyists do not achieve a fast 7 day (approximately) cycle with this product.  These are all controllable if careful attention is paid.  Even when these factors are present, the tank will still cycle, it will just take more time. \u003cspan\u003e 1) Failure to dechlorinate properly.  Always \u003cu\u003euse Brightwell Er?se-Cl to completely remove chloramines and chlorine from tap water. Chloramine and chlorine are lethal to the bacteria in this product and if not removed, will cause it to fail!  \u003c\/u\u003e2) The overuse of ammonia or using household ammonia!  Ammonia is toxic to bacteria, even though they consume it, just like it is to fish and invertebrates, so if you overdose the ammonia, it will kill some of the bacteria and it will take longer to cycle!  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will still achieve an excellent and strong cycle, it will just take longer, possibly much longer.  Also, if you purchase household ammonia, it may have toxic additives, dyes, surfactants and cleaning agents that will stunt the multiplication of the bacteria in the product.  Brightwell recommends that you use MicroBacter QuikCyclTM as directed and test so that you don't overdose! 3) In a brand new aquarium, there can sometimes be surfactants, mold release compounds or oily chemicals that coat brand new glass, acrylic, tubing and pumps.  These compounds can negatively affect the cycle.  It is therefore recommended that you clean all new parts with a mild soap and water and then RINSE THEM VERY WELL!  (Do not use antibacterial soap!) This should remove the compounds that can stunt the multiplication of the new bacteria  4) Brightwell recommends that you not use any other type of bacteria product until your cycle with this product is complete !!! Do not even use Micr?Bacter7 or Micr?BacterCLEAN until the cycle is complete (then you will want to use one of them to help through the \"ugly stage\".  (Micr?BacterCLEAN   will work best for this.)  5) Do not use live sand and particularly DO NOT USE dry seeded artificial live rock until cycling is complete. There are no dry bacteria species that will be compatible with this nitrifying bacteria product or that are useful to cycle an aquarium at all! To use a dry bacteria will only lengthen the time it takes to cycle by many weeks and increase your work many times!  Wet cycled live rock or even previously cycled wet man made rock will work fine (although this may be a bad idea due to the possibility of introducing parasites or pathogens from another aquarium).  Dry sand is fine to use, but not bagged, so called \"live sand\"  because the manufacturer will usually introduce other bacteria species to replace the natural bacteria that will die during storage and these will be counterproductive to your cycle.  Also, several so called \"probiotic\" salts are available.  Again, there are no species of bacteria that are conducive to cycling that are available in a dry form.  Therefore, do not use any salt that is labelled as probiotic or says it contains dry bacteria.  Note:  What to do if you must use live sand or dry seeded live rock - go ahead and use them with the Micr?Bacter Start XLM, just realize the cycle will be impeded.  It will take more XLM to seed the system (double the dose if you can) and the cycle will likely take 2 to 4 weeks longer to complete because you are working against the XLM, but when completed, will work just fine.  6) DO NOT USE CARBON IN YOUR FILTER until the aquarium has cycled fully or 30 more days has passed.  DO NOT USE PHOSPHATE REMOVERS, FILTER RESINS, GFO or other non-biological filtration media until the aquarium is over 30 days old or then you register phosphates on your test kit over .04 PPM.  If you do, you will lengthen the cycle.  Bacteria require some phosphate to multiply rapidly!  Use XportTM, MicroBacter LatticeTM or other filtration media that needs to be populated with bacteria!  These will work well.  7)  The addition or dosing too soon of active iodine compounds (such as Lugol's), nitrate removers (such as nopox which is made from poisonous methanol), or other additives that are bacteriacidal.  If you are going to add these, It is a good idea to wait 30 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life: Shelf life is typically 18 months from manufacture date (more than twice as long as any other nitrifying bacteria and 8 or more times as long as most others).  Although product can withstand elevated temperatures for short periods of time (a few days), for best longevity and highest potency, keep below 80°F and if possible, it will be best kept refrigerated at 50°F to much prolong shelf life. Do not freeze! Freezing can kill the bacteria.  (This product will usually withstand a freeze or two in transit in the winter, but do not freeze, thaw, freeze thaw and keep from freezing if at all possible.)  If the product arrives frozen, then thaw at room temperature, NEVER MICROWAVE!\u003c\/span\u003e A word about substrates: Most aquarium bacteria and certainly those in Micr?Bacter Start XLM live on substrates, that is, they attach themselves to surfaces of rocks, piping and any other surfaces that are available.  Most modern aquariums do not have enough surface area.  The advent of artificial \"live rock\" has made available products made from concrete or plastic that look like live rock, but do not have the porosity, so their surface area is too small to support the number of bacteria needed to properly filter the aquarium.  Brightwell recommends that you provide plenty of bacterial surface area, either through plenty of porous natural aragonite live rock, or by providing additional filtration media, such as our XportTM media which has the highest surface area per unit volume of any medium in the world, or our less expensive MicroBacter LatticeTM.  A good way to judge the porosity of a filtration medium is by weight.  If it is heavy, it is not very porous.  If it is light in weight, like XportTM media, it is full of air and therefore very porous. Before you get started, you will need:\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn appropriately sized bottle of Micr?Bacter Start XLM.  At a minimum, you will need 1.2 ml of product for every gallon of aquarium capacity.  For example, if you have a 100 gallon tank, you will need a minimum of 120 ml of Micr?Bacter Start XLM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea good grade of the following test kits:  ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea bottle of Brightwell Er?se-Cl to remove all chlorine or chloramines (if you skip this, you can kill the bacteria in Micr?Bacter Start XLM.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf course, you will need an excellent aquarium salt mix, such as Brightwell N?oMarine and purified tap water.  Brightwell recommends the tap water be filtered by Reverse Osmosis with post deionization and that you change your carbon filter regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eImportant: First, use Brightwell Er?se-Cl to completely remove chloramines and chlorine from tap water. Chloramine and chlorine are lethal to the bacteria in this product and if not removed, will cause it to fail! Shake product vigorously immediately before using.  \u003c\/u\u003eAdd the appropriate volume of Micr?Bacter Start XLM (see below) to the aquarium in an area of high flow to promote dispersion. Do not use “live sand” or “dry seeded artificial live rock” until cycling with this product is complete for several weeks! (In fact, Brightwell recommends that you do not use dry seeded artificial \"live rock\" ever.  The best choices are aquacultured live rock, rock from the ocean, naturally cycled artificial rock sold wet, unseeded dry artificial rock, dry florida aragonite, other natural aragonite, marco rock and the like.  Any rock that already contains a bacteria and is dry, will damage the cycling process and in our experience takes too long to cycle and cycles the wrong nutrients - dry seeded rock will not properly cycle ammonia because it is the wrong species of bacteria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo seed Biological Filtration in new aquaria:\u003c\/u\u003e Add 30 ml (6 capfuls) of Micr?Bacter Start XLM per 25 US-gallons (95 L) of aquarium water. Add one or more hardy fish. Remove filter socks, turn UV-sterilization and\/or ozonation and\/or protein skimmer off for the complete period of cycling until you are finished dosing this product. Test ammonia and nitrite levels daily or as needed, if either are above .2 ppm, then you can dose Micr?Bacter Start XLM again at a lower dose of 10 ml per 25 US-gallons, if desired. At 7 days or longer, Tank is cycled if, and only if, both ammonia and nitrite levels are zero and nitrate is well above zero. If either ammonia or nitrite levels are above zero, then the tank is not yet fully cycled and you should not add fish.  if the nitrate is not above zero (at least .25 ppm), then tank is not yet fully cycled and you should not add fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo replace bacteria killed by extensive cleaning of substrates and surfaces:\u003c\/u\u003e Add 10 to 30 ml per 25 US-gallons (95 L) depending on perceived damage to filter bed, and ammonia level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo replace bacteria killed by medications, overcrowding or emergencies:\u003c\/u\u003e First, dose the aquarium with Brightwell Erase Cl to detoxify the ammonia until the bacteria can consume it!  Dose daily with Erase Cl, if necessary to keep ammonia under control until the bacteria are fully in control.  Add 30 ml per 25 US-gallons (95 L) or more of MicroBacter Start XLM, depending on perceived damage to filter bed. Then add 5 ml per half hour until ammonia levels come down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo perform a Fishless Cycle:\u003c\/u\u003e Purchase a bottle of MicroBacter QuikCyclTM to use simultaneously with this product, Micr?Bacter Start XLM according to the QuikCyclTM label. Fishless cycling requires both products to be used together. This product will provide the bacteria and the QuikCycl will provide the nutrients.  GO SLOW WITH QuikCyclTM!  All of the ammonia you put in will become nitrate that you will have to remove later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eOngoing care after the aquarium is cycled: To provide ongoing biological stability to a cycled aquarium:\u003c\/u\u003e Switch to Micr?BacterCLEAN after tank is fully cycled and one week has elapsed. This will greatly reduce problems during the \"ugly stage.\"  At that point, you can add Reef BioFuelTM to provide a carbon source for the MicroBacterClean, if desired.  If you want to switch to Micr?Bacter7 the best time will be when the aquarium has been running for 4 to 6 months. \u003c\/span\u003e ","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199885291655,"sku":"32601","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-250ml-141236.jpg?v=1731255994"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-125ml","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Start XLM 125ml","description":"Professional 15x strength powerful live tank starter nitrifying bioculture, with much fewer temperature and shelf life restrictions than competing products, for rapidly cycling new marine fish and reef aquaria and brackish aquariums, and for recovering from overcrowding or disasters where the bacteria bed has been damaged or when adding new fish.  It is also quite useful after re-arranging decorations or performing major maintenance, such as cleaning substrates or biological media to \"recharge\" the nitrifying bacteria population.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper concentrated 15X Suspension of LIVE non-pathogenic microbes, specifically formulated to extremely rapidly establish biological filtration in new aquarium set-ups, and to enhance the rate of nitrification in existing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for rapidly re-establishing nitrification bacteria in case of an emergency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful in aquaria with high population densities and when adding new fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful to re-establish nitrifying bacteria after cleaning rocks and surfaces and after use of medications.\u003cbr\u003e1. Rapid reduction of ammonia, and nitrite.\u003cbr\u003e2. Prevents “New Tank Syndrome.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a proprietary base which provides for maximum longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM 15X \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreates a nitrifying biological filter in marine \u0026amp; brackish aquaria of all types and is particularly useful for new startups, resulting in cycling in about 7 days  in most cases, if directions are followed, and no competeing bacteria or nothing toxic is added (please read this whole webpage.)  It quickly removes toxic ammonia and nitrite naturally through non pathogenic nitrifying bacterial action.  Even though this product is extremely potent, it may be overdosed at up to 5 times the rated dosage during aquarium emergencies.  It should be your first choice to remove ammonia during emergencies where the filter has been inadvertently killed or when experiencing overcrowding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM 15X\u003cspan\u003e is a highly concentrated, selective complex of live, extremely effective microbes and enzymes that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen - i.e. ammonia, and nitrite in marine and brackish ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality and much faster cycling. Use of \u003c\/span\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM\u003cspan\u003e does not alleviate the requirement for regular partial water changes to help maintain proper concentrations of elements that are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003evital\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to long-term health and survival of aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cspan\u003e - It is normal that clumps may form in the product and the product and the aquarium may have an “earthy” smell or smell “off” and the aquarium water could become cloudy and the smell and cloudiness could remain for many hours after using. This is due to the bacteria themselves and is an indication of quality and is the reason it is necessary to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eshake product well immediately before using\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitfalls:  There are several reasons why hobbyists do not achieve a fast 7 day (approximately) cycle with this product.  These are all controllable if careful attention is paid.  \u003c\/span\u003eEven when these factors are present, the tank will still cycle, it will just take more time. \u003cspan\u003e 1) Failure to dechlorinate properly.  Always \u003cu\u003euse Brightwell Er?se-Cl to completely remove chloramines and chlorine from tap water. Chloramine and chlorine are lethal to the bacteria in this product and if not removed, will cause it to fail!  \u003c\/u\u003e2) The overuse of ammonia or using household ammonia!  Ammonia is toxic to bacteria, even though they consume it, just like it is to fish and invertebrates, so if you overdose the ammonia, it will kill some of the bacteria and it will take longer to cycle!  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will still achieve an excellent and strong cycle, it will just take longer, possibly much longer.  Also, if you purchase household ammonia, it may have toxic additives, dyes, surfactants and cleaning agents that will stunt the multiplication of the bacteria in the product.\u003cspan\u003e  Brightwell recommends \u003c\/span\u003ethat you use\u003cspan\u003e MicroBacter QuikCyclTM \u003c\/span\u003eas directed and test so that you don't overdose!\u003cspan\u003e 3) In a brand new aquarium, there can sometimes be surfactants, mold release compounds or oily chemicals that coat brand new glass, acrylic, tubing and pumps.  These compounds can negatively affect the cycle.  It is therefore recommended that you clean all new parts with a mild soap and water and then RINSE THEM VERY WELL!  (Do not use antibacterial soap!) This should remove the compounds that can stunt the multiplication of the new bacteria  4) Brightwell recommends that you not use any other type of bacteria product until your cycle with this product is complete !!! \u003c\/span\u003eDo not even use \u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter7\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eMicr?BacterCLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e until the cycle is complete (then you will want to use one of them to help through the \"ugly stage\".  (\u003cspan\u003eMicr?BacterCLEAN \u003c\/span\u003e  will work best for this.)  5) Do not use live sand and particularly DO NOT USE dry seeded artificial live rock until cycling is complete. There are no dry bacteria species that will be compatible with this nitrifying bacteria product or that are useful to cycle an aquarium at all! To use a dry bacteria will only lengthen the time it takes to cycle by many weeks and increase your work many times!  Wet cycled live rock or even previously cycled wet man made rock will work fine (although this may be a bad idea due to the possibility of introducing parasites or pathogens from another aquarium).  Dry sand is fine to use, but not bagged, so called \"live sand\"  because the manufacturer will usually introduce other bacteria species to replace the natural bacteria that will die during storage and these will be counterproductive to your cycle.  Also, several so called \"probiotic\" salts are available.  Again, there are no species of bacteria that are conducive to cycling that are available in a dry form.  Therefore, do not use any salt that is labelled as probiotic or says it contains dry bacteria.  Note:  What to do if you must use live sand or dry seeded live rock - go ahead and use them with the Micr?Bacter Start XLM, just realize the cycle will be impeded.  It will take more XLM to seed the system (double the dose if you can) and the cycle will likely take 2 to 4 weeks longer to complete because you are working against the XLM, but when completed, will work just fine.  6) DO NOT USE CARBON IN YOUR FILTER until the aquarium has cycled fully or 30 more days has passed.  DO NOT USE PHOSPHATE REMOVERS, FILTER RESINS, GFO or other non-biological filtration media until the aquarium is over 30 days old or then you register phosphates on your test kit over .04 PPM.  If you do, you will lengthen the cycle.  Bacteria require some phosphate to multiply rapidly!  Use \u003cspan\u003eXportTM\u003c\/span\u003e, MicroBacter LatticeTM or other filtration media that needs to be populated with bacteria!  These will work well.  7)  The addition or dosing too soon of active iodine compounds (such as Lugol's), nitrate removers (such as nopox which is made from poisonous methanol), or other additives that are bacteriacidal.  If you are going to add these, It is a good idea to wait 30 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life: Shelf life is typically 18 months from manufacture date (more than twice as long as any other nitrifying bacteria and 8 or more times as long as most others).  Although product can withstand elevated temperatures for short periods of time (a few days), for best longevity and highest potency, keep below 80°F and if possible, it will be best kept refrigerated at 50°F to much prolong shelf life. Do not freeze! Freezing can kill the bacteria.  (This product will usually withstand a freeze or two in transit in the winter, but do not freeze, thaw, freeze thaw and keep from freezing if at all possible.)  If the product arrives frozen, then thaw at room temperature, NEVER MICROWAVE!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA word about substrates: Most aquarium bacteria and certainly those in Micr?Bacter Start XLM live on substrates, that is, they attach themselves to surfaces of rocks, piping and any other surfaces that are available.  Most modern aquariums do not have enough surface area.  The advent of artificial \"live rock\" has made available products made from concrete or plastic that look like live rock, but do not have the porosity, so their surface area is too small to support the number of bacteria needed to properly filter the aquarium.  Brightwell recommends that you provide plenty of bacterial surface area, either through plenty of porous natural aragonite live rock, or by providing additional filtration media, such as our \u003cspan\u003eXportTM\u003c\/span\u003e media which has the highest surface area per unit volume of any medium in the world, or our less expensive MicroBacter LatticeTM.  A good way to judge the porosity of a filtration medium is by weight.  If it is heavy, it is not very porous.  If it is light in weight, like \u003cspan\u003eXportTM\u003c\/span\u003e media, it is full of air and therefore very porous.\u003c\/span\u003e Before you get started, you will need:\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn appropriately sized bottle of\u003cspan\u003e Micr?Bacter Start XLM.  \u003c\/span\u003eAt a minimum, you will need 1.2 ml of product for every gallon of aquarium capacity.  For example, if you have a 100 gallon tank, you will need a minimum of 120 ml of Micr?Bacter Start XLM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea good grade of the following test kits:  ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea bottle of Brightwell Er?se-Cl to remove all chlorine or chloramines (if you skip this, you can kill the bacteria in Micr?Bacter Start XLM.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf course, you will need an excellent aquarium salt mix, such as\u003cspan\u003e Brightwell N?oMarine \u003c\/span\u003eand purified tap water.  Brightwell recommends the tap water be filtered by Reverse Osmosis with post deionization and that you change your carbon filter regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eImportant: First, use Brightwell Er?se-Cl to completely remove chloramines and chlorine from tap water. Chloramine and chlorine are lethal to the bacteria in this product and if not removed, will cause it to fail! Shake product vigorously immediately before using.  \u003c\/u\u003eAdd the appropriate volume of Micr?Bacter Start XLM (see below) to the aquarium in an area of high flow to promote dispersion. Do not use “live sand” or “dry seeded artificial live rock” until cycling with this product is complete for several weeks! (In fact, Brightwell recommends that you do not use dry seeded artificial \"live rock\" ever.  The best choices are aquacultured live rock, rock from the ocean, naturally cycled artificial rock sold wet, unseeded dry artificial rock, dry florida aragonite, other natural aragonite, marco rock and the like.  Any rock that already contains a bacteria and is dry, will damage the cycling process and in our experience takes too long to cycle and cycles the wrong nutrients - dry seeded rock will not properly cycle ammonia because it is the wrong species of bacteria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo seed Biological Filtration in new aquaria:\u003c\/u\u003e Add 30 ml (6 capfuls) of Micr?Bacter Start XLM per 25 US-gallons (95 L) of aquarium water. Add one or more hardy fish. Remove filter socks, turn UV-sterilization and\/or ozonation and\/or protein skimmer off for the complete period of cycling until you are finished dosing this product. Test ammonia and nitrite levels daily or as needed, if either are above .2 ppm, then you can dose Micr?Bacter Start XLM again at a lower dose of 10 ml per 25 US-gallons, if desired. At 7 days or longer, Tank is cycled if, and only if, both ammonia and nitrite levels are zero and nitrate is well above zero. If either ammonia or nitrite levels are above zero, then the tank is not yet fully cycled and you should not add fish.  if the nitrate is not above zero (at least .25 ppm), then tank is not yet fully cycled and you should not add fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo replace bacteria killed by extensive cleaning of substrates and surfaces:\u003c\/u\u003e Add 10 to 30 ml per 25 US-gallons (95 L) depending on perceived damage to filter bed, and ammonia level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo replace bacteria killed by medications, overcrowding or emergencies:\u003c\/u\u003e First, dose the aquarium with Brightwell Erase Cl to detoxify the ammonia until the bacteria can consume it!  Dose daily with Erase Cl, if necessary to keep ammonia under control until the bacteria are fully in control.  Add 30 ml per 25 US-gallons (95 L) or more of MicroBacter Start XLM, depending on perceived damage to filter bed. Then add 5 ml per half hour until ammonia levels come down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eTo perform a Fishless Cycle:\u003c\/u\u003e Purchase a bottle of \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacter QuikCyclTM\u003c\/span\u003e to use simultaneously with this product, \u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter Start XLM according to the QuikCyclTM label\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eFishless cycling requires both products to be used together. This product will provide the bacteria and the QuikCycl will provide the nutrients.  GO SLOW WITH QuikCyclTM!  All of the ammonia you put in will become nitrate that you will have to remove later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eOngoing care after the aquarium is cycled: To provide ongoing biological stability to a cycled aquarium:\u003c\/u\u003e Switch to \u003cspan\u003eMicr?BacterCLEAN \u003c\/span\u003eafter tank is fully cycled and one week has elapsed. This will greatly reduce problems during the \"ugly stage.\"  At that point, you can add Reef BioFuelTM to provide a carbon source for the \u003cspan\u003eMicroBacterClean\u003c\/span\u003e, if desired.  If you want to switch to \u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter7\u003c\/span\u003e the best time will be when the aquarium has been running for 4 to 6 months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199885324423,"sku":"32600","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-125ml-566595.jpg?v=1731255994"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-clean-500ml","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Clean 500ml","description":"\u003cspan\u003eMicrobial culture \u0026amp; enzyme blend designed to target and clean surfaces of live rock and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex system of non-pathogenic microbes and natural enzymes, specifically formulated to clean aquarium live rock and decorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionals use MicroBacterCLEAN to combat the \"ugly stage,\" that time right after initial cycling when the tank is starting to season.  Prevents much of the ugliness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, use MicroBacterStart XLM to start the aquarium and then switch to MicroBacterCLEAN after the initial cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBenefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Natural cleaning action on all aquarium and decoration surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e2. Loosening of ugly accumulations of unwanted substances and coatings which makes their removal by scraping and vacuuming much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Establishment of bacterial colonies that multiply and continue to clean the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Prevents much of the ugliness of the \"ugly stage,\" \"those months just after the initial cycle\"\u003cbr\u003e5. Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.\u003cbr\u003e6. Digestion of uneaten\/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting\u003cbr\u003ein cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate (without having to physically clean or disturb the\u003cbr\u003esubstrate bed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTechnical Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of, as well as the health of organisms residing within, that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of unsightly coatings; this is collectively a result of the lack of nitrogen-, phosphorus-, and carbon-based waste available. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrightwell Aquatics MicroBacterCLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that not only reduce the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine ecosystems, but make maintenance easy by actually loosening accumulations and coatings.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotes - It is normal that clumps may form in the product and the product and the aquarium may have an “earthy” smell or smell “off” and the aquarium water could become cloudy and the smell and cloudiness could remain for many hours after using. This is due to the bacteria themselves and is an indication of quality and is the reason it is necessary to \u003cu\u003eshake product well immediately before using\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicroBacterCLEAN does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area or refrigeration at 50 deg F will prolong the activity, and maximize the shelf-life of the product. Keep away from heat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInstructions and Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShake product well before using. Mix appropriate volume of MicroBacterCLEAN (see below) with 250-ml (~8 fl. oz.) of aquarium water in a clean container prior to addition to aquarium. If using a pipette to dispense MicroBacterCLEAN below water level of container or aquarium, be sure to thoroughly clean pipette with fresh water prior to placing tube back into MicroBacterCLEAN bottle; failure to do so will contaminate the product. Best results may be obtained by adding mixture to external biological filtration system. Works particularly well with Xport. Do not add to pump intake port(s). Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. While utilizing MicroBacterCLEAN continue good maintenance practices such as regular vacuuming, using purified water for additions, and limiting the addition of unnecessary nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor normal cleaning and to maintain a clean aquarium: Add 20 ml (4 capfuls) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [16 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water weekly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor problem aquariums or to rapidly accelerate cleaning: Add 30 ml (6 capfuls) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [24 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water on the first day, then add Add 5 ml (1 capful) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [4 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water daily for 2 weeks or longer as necessary until desired results are achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay be used in combination with Brightwell Aquatics® Razor MarineTM.  If you use the two, please use  Micr?BacterCLEAN first and then wait a few hours before adding Razor MarineTM.  This will give the bacteria time to settle into its new environment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: Bacteria work slowly, so full results can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for long neglected systems.  If you judge the results based on 3 weeks, you will not realize how well the product is actually doing! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199888371847,"sku":"32516","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-clean-500ml-358827.jpg?v=1731255992"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-clean-250ml","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Clean 250ml","description":"\u003cspan\u003eMicrobial culture \u0026amp; enzyme blend designed to target and clean surfaces of live rock and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex system of non-pathogenic microbes and natural enzymes, specifically formulated to clean aquarium live rock and decorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionals use Micr?BacterCLEAN to combat the \"ugly stage,\" that time right after initial cycling when the tank is starting to season.  Prevents much of the ugliness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, use Micr?BacterStart XLM to start the aquarium and then switch to Micr?BacterCLEAN after the initial cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBenefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Natural cleaning action on all aquarium and decoration surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e2. Loosening of ugly accumulations of unwanted substances and coatings which makes their removal\u003cbr\u003eby scraping and vacuuming much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e3. Establishment of bacterial colonies that multiply and continue to clean the aquarium\u003cspan\u003e4. Prevents much of the ugliness of the \"ugly stage,\" \"those months just after the initial cycle\"\u003cbr\u003e5. Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.\u003cbr\u003e6. 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Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrightwell Aquatics Micr?BacterCLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that not only reduce the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine ecosystems, but make maintenance easy by actually loosening accumulations and coatings.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotes - It is normal that clumps may form in the product and the product and the aquarium may have an “earthy” smell or smell “off” and the aquarium water could become cloudy and the smell and cloudiness could remain for many hours after using. This is due to the bacteria themselves and is an indication of quality and is the reason it is necessary to \u003cu\u003eshake product well immediately before using\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicr?BacterCLEAN does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area or refrigeration at 50 deg F will prolong the activity, and maximize the shelf-life of the product. Keep away from heat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eInstructions and Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake product well before using. Mix appropriate volume of Micr?BacterCLEAN (see below) with 250-ml (~8 fl. oz.) of aquarium water in a clean container prior to addition to aquarium. If using a pipette to dispense Micr?BacterCLEAN below water level of container or aquarium, be sure to thoroughly clean pipette with fresh water prior to placing tube back into Micr?BacterCLEAN bottle; failure to do so will contaminate the product. Best results may be obtained by adding mixture to external biological filtration system. Works particularly well with Xport. Do not add to pump intake port(s). Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. While utilizing Micr?BacterCLEAN continue good maintenance practices such as regular vacuuming, using purified water for additions, and limiting the addition of unnecessary nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor normal cleaning and to maintain a clean aquarium: Add 20 ml (4 capfuls) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?16 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water weekly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor problem aquariums or to rapidly accelerate cleaning: Add 30 ml (6 capfuls) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?24 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water on the first day, then add Add 5 ml (1 capful) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?4 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water daily for 2 weeks or longer as necessary until desired results are achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay be used in combination with Brightwell Aquatics® Razor MarineTM.  If you use the two, please use  Micr?BacterCLEAN first and then wait a few hours before adding Razor MarineTM.  This will give the bacteria time to settle into its new environment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: Bacteria work slowly, so full results can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for long neglected systems.  If you judge the results based on 3 weeks, you will not realize how well the product is actually doing! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199888437383,"sku":"32513","price":20.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-clean-250ml-798648.jpg?v=1731255991"},{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-clean-125ml","title":"Brightwell MicroBacter Clean 125ml","description":"\u003cspan\u003eMicrobial culture \u0026amp; enzyme blend designed to target and clean surfaces of live rock and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex system of non-pathogenic microbes and natural enzymes, specifically formulated to clean aquarium live rock and decorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionals use Micr?BacterCLEAN to combat the \"ugly stage,\" that time right after initial cycling when the tank is starting to season.  Prevents much of the ugliness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, use Micr?BacterStart XLM to start the aquarium and then switch to Micr?BacterCLEAN after the initial cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBenefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Natural cleaning action on all aquarium and decoration surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e2. Loosening of ugly accumulations of unwanted substances and coatings which makes their removal\u003cbr\u003eby scraping and vacuuming much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e3. Establishment of bacterial colonies that multiply and continue to clean the aquarium\u003cspan\u003e4. Prevents much of the ugliness of the \"ugly stage,\" \"those months just after the initial cycle\"\u003cbr\u003e5. Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.\u003cbr\u003e6. Digestion of uneaten\/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting\u003cbr\u003ein cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate (without having to physically clean or disturb the\u003cbr\u003esubstrate bed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTechnical Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003eThe concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of, as well as the health of organisms residing within, that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of unsightly coatings; this is collectively a result of the lack of nitrogen-, phosphorus-, and carbon-based waste available. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrightwell Aquatics Micr?BacterCLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that not only reduce the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine ecosystems, but make maintenance easy by actually loosening accumulations and coatings.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotes - It is normal that clumps may form in the product and the product and the aquarium may have an “earthy” smell or smell “off” and the aquarium water could become cloudy and the smell and cloudiness could remain for many hours after using. 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If using a pipette to dispense \u003cspan\u003eMicr?BacterCLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e below water level of container or aquarium, be sure to thoroughly clean pipette with fresh water prior to placing tube back into \u003cspan\u003eMicr?BacterCLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e bottle; failure to do so will contaminate the product. Best results may be obtained by adding mixture to external biological filtration system. Works particularly well with Xport. Do not add to pump intake port(s). Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. While utilizing \u003cspan\u003eMicr?BacterCLEAN\u003c\/span\u003e continue good maintenance practices such as regular vacuuming, using purified water for additions, and limiting the addition of unnecessary nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor normal cleaning and to maintain a clean aquarium: Add 20 ml (4 capfuls) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?16 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water weekly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor problem aquariums or to rapidly accelerate cleaning: Add 30 ml (6 capfuls) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?24 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water on the first day, then add Add 5 ml (1 capful) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?4 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water daily for 2 weeks or longer as necessary until desired results are achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay be used in combination with \u003cspan\u003eBrightwell Aquatics®\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRazor MarineTM\u003c\/span\u003e.  If you use the two, please use  \u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter\u003cspan\u003eCLEAN \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003efirst and then wait a few hours before adding \u003cspan\u003eRazor MarineTM\u003c\/span\u003e.  This will give the bacteria time to settle into its new environment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: Bacteria work slowly, so full results can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for long neglected systems.  If you judge the results based on 3 weeks, you will not realize how well the product is actually doing! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaution: Keep out of reach of children. 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Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.\u003cbr\u003e2. Digestion of uneaten\/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting in cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate\u003cbr\u003e3. Reduction of organic compounds into nutrients that encourage the growth of photosynthetic organisms\u003cbr\u003e4. Greatly-reduced hydrogen sulfide production.\u003cbr\u003e5. Increase in dissolved oxygen concentration.\u003cbr\u003e6. Limits availability of pre-existing phosphate to undesirable forms of algae and cyanobacteria.\u003cbr\u003e7. Increased water clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTechnical Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of, as well as the health of organisms residing within, that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of microalgae and cyanobacteria; this is collectively a result of the lack of nitrogen-, phosphorus-, and carbon-based waste available. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrightwell Aquatics Micr?Bacter7 is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine and freshwater ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality; better water quality typically leads to healthier aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter7 does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area will prolong the activity of the product. 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For best results, use with FaStart-M per the instructions on that label, to provide nutrients to get the bacteria started rapidly.  (Do not use with QuikCycl) The following recommendations are based upon extensive testing and will produce the best results in most aquaria.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to High-nutrient Systems, or to seed Biological Filtration in new aquaria: To effectively decrease the concentration of available nutrients and waste material in all marine and freshwater aquaria, add 5 ml (1 capful) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?4 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water daily for the first two weeks of use; the impact that Micr?Bacter7 has on an aquarium is most evident within this period. Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. A noticeable difference in water clarity is typically apparent within 30-minutes of dosing. Follow same instructions for new aquarium start-up. Thereafter, switch to “low-nutrient” dosage (below).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStable, Low-nutrient Systems: To maintain a low concentration of available nutrients in all marine and freshwater aquaria, 5 ml (1 capful) of Micr?Bacter7 per 50 US-gallons (189.3 L) [?2 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water no more than once each week; alternately, add 1 ml per 50 US-gallons daily (or 1 ml per 25 US-gallons every other day). Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. Dosage may be adjusted according to perceived benefit to aquarium, however it is recommended that the dosage not exceed 1 ml per 25 US-gallons per day. With time, hobbyists may determine that decreasing the dosage and\/or dosing frequency by up to 50% sufficiently maintains a low-nutrient environment. During changes in biological filtration or when increasing the aquarium bioload, dose 1 ml per 25 US-gallons daily for one week, then resume “low-nutrient” dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaution: Keep out of reach of children. 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Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.\u003cbr\u003e2. Digestion of uneaten\/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting in cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate\u003cbr\u003e3. Reduction of organic compounds into nutrients that encourage the growth of photosynthetic organisms\u003cbr\u003e4. Greatly-reduced hydrogen sulfide production.\u003cbr\u003e5. Increase in dissolved oxygen concentration.\u003cbr\u003e6. Limits availability of pre-existing phosphate to undesirable forms of algae and cyanobacteria.\u003cbr\u003e7. Increased water clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTechnical Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003eThe concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of, as well as the health of organisms residing within, that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of microalgae and cyanobacteria; this is collectively a result of the lack of nitrogen-, phosphorus-, and carbon-based waste available. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrightwell Aquatics Micr?Bacter7 is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine and freshwater ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality; better water quality typically leads to healthier aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter7 does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area will prolong the activity of the product. 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During changes in biological filtration or when increasing the aquarium bioload, dose 1 ml per 25 US-gallons daily for one week, then resume “low-nutrient” dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaution: Keep out of reach of children. 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Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.\u003cbr\u003e2. Digestion of uneaten\/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting in cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate\u003cbr\u003e3. Reduction of organic compounds into nutrients that encourage the growth of photosynthetic organisms\u003cbr\u003e4. Greatly-reduced hydrogen sulfide production.\u003cbr\u003e5. Increase in dissolved oxygen concentration.\u003cbr\u003e6. Limits availability of pre-existing phosphate to undesirable forms of algae and cyanobacteria.\u003cbr\u003e7. Increased water clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTechnical Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003eThe concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of, as well as the health of organisms residing within, that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of microalgae and cyanobacteria; this is collectively a result of the lack of nitrogen-, phosphorus-, and carbon-based waste available. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrightwell Aquatics Micr?Bacter7 is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine and freshwater ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality; better water quality typically leads to healthier aquarium inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicr?Bacter7 does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area will prolong the activity of the product. Refrigeration will maximize the shelf-life of the product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions and Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003eShake product well before using. Mix appropriate volume of Micr?Bacter7 (see below) with 250-ml (~8 fl. oz.) of aquarium water in a clean container prior to addition to aquarium. If using a pipette to dispense Micr?Bacter7 below water level of container or aquarium, be sure to thoroughly clean pipette with fresh water prior to placing tube back into Micr?Bacter7 bottle; failure to do so will contaminate the product. Best results may be obtained by adding mixture to external biological filtration system (if applicable). Do not add to pump intake port(s). For best results, use within 1-year of purchase date. For best results, use with FaStart-M per the instructions on that label, to provide nutrients to get the bacteria started rapidly.  (Do not use with QuikCycl) The following recommendations are based upon extensive testing and will produce the best results in most aquaria.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to High-nutrient Systems, or to seed Biological Filtration in new aquaria: To effectively decrease the concentration of available nutrients and waste material in all marine and freshwater aquaria, add 5 ml (1 capful) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [?4 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water daily for the first two weeks of use; the impact that Micr?Bacter7 has on an aquarium is most evident within this period. Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. A noticeable difference in water clarity is typically apparent within 30-minutes of dosing. Follow same instructions for new aquarium start-up. Thereafter, switch to “low-nutrient” dosage (below).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStable, Low-nutrient Systems: To maintain a low concentration of available nutrients in all marine and freshwater aquaria, 5 ml (1 capful) of Micr?Bacter7 per 50 US-gallons (189.3 L) [?2 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water no more than once each week; alternately, add 1 ml per 50 US-gallons daily (or 1 ml per 25 US-gallons every other day). Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. Dosage may be adjusted according to perceived benefit to aquarium, however it is recommended that the dosage not exceed 1 ml per 25 US-gallons per day. With time, hobbyists may determine that decreasing the dosage and\/or dosing frequency by up to 50% sufficiently maintains a low-nutrient environment. During changes in biological filtration or when increasing the aquarium bioload, dose 1 ml per 25 US-gallons daily for one week, then resume “low-nutrient” dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIngredients\u003c\/div\u003ePurified water, proprietary blend of natural enzymes and non-pathogenic, beneficial microorganisms. ","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199888732295,"sku":"32505","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/brightwell-microbacter7-125ml-873366.jpg?v=1731255994"},{"product_id":"xepta-bac-1000ml","title":"Xepta Bac 1000ml","description":"The decomposition of any remaining organic matter has to be carried out through bacteria. Xepta Reef Bac\u003cspan\u003e is a concentrated, complete and balanced mix of different bacterial strains composed of Nitrosomonas, Nitrospira, Nitrobacter and Psudomona. It establishes a bacterial colony in aquariums creating or maintaining the biological filter, which reduces and degrades naturally nitrates and phosphates in the water. Thanks to its composition trap water molecules carried by the skimmer obtaining as a result full crystalline water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Reduce nutrients in the water.\u003cbr\u003e• Reduce mulm deposits.\u003cbr\u003e• Optimum results in combination with Xepta Reef NP-out\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e Increases skimmer performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 4 ml per 100 liters of aquarium water once a week. For new aquariums 8 ml per 100 liters three times a week for two weeks.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Xepta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199896367239,"sku":"31365","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/xepta-bac-1000ml-159552.jpg?v=1731257666"},{"product_id":"xepta-bac-500ml","title":"Xepta Bac 500ml","description":"The decomposition of any remaining organic matter has to be carried out through bacteria. Xepta Reef Bac\u003cspan\u003e is a concentrated, complete and balanced mix of different bacterial strains composed of Nitrosomonas, Nitrospira, Nitrobacter and Psudomona. It establishes a bacterial colony in aquariums creating or maintaining the biological filter, which reduces and degrades naturally nitrates and phosphates in the water. Thanks to its composition trap water molecules carried by the skimmer obtaining as a result full crystalline water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e Reduce nutrients in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e Reduce mulm deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e Optimum results in combination with \u003c\/span\u003eXepta Reef NP-out\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e Increases skimmer performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDosage:\u003cspan\u003e 4 ml per 100 liters of aquarium water once a week. For new aquariums 8 ml per 100 liters three times a week for two weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Xepta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199896400007,"sku":"31364","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/xepta-bac-500ml-827596.jpg?v=1731257666"},{"product_id":"tropic-marin-nitribiotic-50ml","title":"Tropic Marin Nitribiotic 50ml","description":"Tropic Marin® NITRIBIOTIC \u003cspan\u003eis a combination of probiotic and nitrifying bacteria in one preparation which strengthens the defences of the immune system of fish and shrimps and improves the water quality. The nitrifying bacteria efficiently start the nitrification process, i.e. the process of breaking toxic ammonia down into non-toxic nitrate. The purple bacteria contained in NITRIBIOTIC oxidises toxic hydrogen sulphide to non-toxic sulphur and sulphate. Probiotic bacteria and yeasts have a proven positive effect on the health and well-being of fish and shrimps, especially when breeding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBenefits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bacterial compound with probiotic, nitrifying and purple bacteria\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The addition of probiotic bacteria has a healthy effect and improves the stress resistance in the animals\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Nitrifying bacteria assist the nitrification\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Purple bacteria break down hydrogen sulphide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for any aquarium stock – fish, corals, LPS, SPS, other filter feeders and\/or crustaceans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Easy-to-dose liquid solution\u003cspan\u003e•Long shelf life even after opening\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cspan\u003eOdorless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHow to use:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake the bottle well before each use! To enable the bacteria to develop unimpeded in the aquarium, turn off UV systems, ozonisers and skimmers before dosing and only turn on again 3-4 hours after dosing. NITRIBIOTIC can be dosed into the inlet of a biological filter or directly into the aquarium water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAttach the enclosed hose to the syringe and measure the desired amount of NITRIBIOTIC with the syringe. The air that gets into the hose and syringe while pulling the syringe, does not affect the dosage. The bottom edge of the plunger always displays the correct dosing amount even if the desired quantity of NITRIBIOTIC\u003cspan\u003e, due to the air drawn in, is only in the hose and not in the syringe chamber. The air drawn in serves to empty the hose during dosing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin with a dose of 1 ml for every 100 l (26 US-gal) of aquarium system volume. A subsequent weekly dosing of 1 ml per 200 l (52 US-gal) of aquarium system volume maintains and renews the pro-biotic effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to a double dose of NITRIBIOTIC\u003cspan\u003e is still safe for the aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the new \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tropic-marin-smartinfo.com\/en\/bacteria\/nitribiotic.html#open-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\"\u003edosing calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an easy determination of the required amount of dosage for your aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropic Marin® NITRIBIOTIC contains Bacillus subtilis, Nitrobacteria, Saccharomyces, Lactobacillus and Purple bacteria.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tropic Marin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199913734279,"sku":"6279","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/tropic-marin-nitribiotic-50ml-827085.jpg?v=1731257519"},{"product_id":"tropic-marin-nitribiotic-25ml","title":"Tropic Marin Nitribiotic 25ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropic Marin® NITRIBIOTIC \u003cspan\u003eis a combination of probiotic and nitrifying bacteria in one preparation which strengthens the defences of the immune system of fish and shrimps and improves the water quality. The nitrifying bacteria efficiently start the nitrification process, i.e. the process of breaking toxic ammonia down into non-toxic nitrate. The purple bacteria contained in NITRIBIOTIC oxidises toxic hydrogen sulphide to non-toxic sulphur and sulphate. Probiotic bacteria and yeasts have a proven positive effect on the health and well-being of fish and shrimps, especially when breeding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBenefits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bacterial compound with probiotic, nitrifying and purple bacteria\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The addition of probiotic bacteria has a healthy effect and improves the stress resistance in the animals\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Nitrifying bacteria assist the nitrification\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Purple bacteria break down hydrogen sulphide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for any aquarium stock – fish, corals, LPS, SPS, other filter feeders and\/or crustaceans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Easy-to-dose liquid solution\u003cspan\u003e•Long shelf life even after opening\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cspan\u003eOdorless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHow to use:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake the bottle well before each use! To enable the bacteria to develop unimpeded in the aquarium, turn off UV systems, ozonisers and skimmers before dosing and only turn on again 3-4 hours after dosing. NITRIBIOTIC can be dosed into the inlet of a biological filter or directly into the aquarium water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAttach the enclosed hose to the syringe and measure the desired amount of NITRIBIOTIC with the syringe. The air that gets into the hose and syringe while pulling the syringe, does not affect the dosage. The bottom edge of the plunger always displays the correct dosing amount even if the desired quantity of NITRIBIOTIC\u003cspan\u003e, due to the air drawn in, is only in the hose and not in the syringe chamber. The air drawn in serves to empty the hose during dosing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin with a dose of 1 ml for every 100 l (26 US-gal) of aquarium system volume. 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More importantly, these complimentary bacterial strains form nutrient consuming biofilms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDirections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e1 drop per 25 gallon of total system water volume daily.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Polyp Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199922778247,"sku":"PLGEN","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/polyplab-rf-genesis-50ml-149293.jpg?v=1731256990"},{"product_id":"red-sea-reef-mature-pro-kit","title":"Red Sea Reef Mature Pro Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Sea’s Reef Mature Pro Kit provides a complete program for the biological maturation of your reef aquarium, establishing full nitrification plus Nitrate and Phosphate reduction in a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost biological ‘cycling’ products only provide the bacteria that convert toxic waste products to Nitrate. Red Sea’s Reef Mature Pro Kit completes the biological maturation process by establishing thriving colonies of anoxic (denitrifying and phosphate-harbouring) bacteria as well as ensuring the necessary conditions that will promote the growth of Coralline algae and other micro fauna found in live rock and within a sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy using Red Sea’s Complete Marine Care Test Kit, you can monitor all essential water parameters during maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea’s Reef Mature Starter Kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wp-block-dfnstbm-paragraph \n  h3 color-black max-width-3 open-sans-bold left-align mb1 ml-auto mr-auto relative\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitro Bac\u003c\/strong\u003e – A concentrated blend of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria spores to seed the live rocks, substrate and the bio-media in a new tank. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/g1.redseafish.com\/?page_id=303\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wp-block-dfnstbm-paragraph \n  h3 color-black max-width-3 open-sans-bold left-align mb1 ml-auto mr-auto relative\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacto-Start\u003c\/strong\u003e – A balanced blend of Nitrogen and Phosphorus components that simulate the natural waste products of an active aquarium, enabling a controlled development of the aerobic and anoxic bacteria. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/g1.redseafish.com\/?page_id=303\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wp-block-dfnstbm-paragraph \n  h3 color-black max-width-3 open-sans-bold left-align mb1 ml-auto mr-auto relative\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e: PO\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e-X\u003c\/strong\u003e – A unique complex of carbons and other organic bonded elements that are used by anoxic bacteria for the accurate control of algae nutrient (Nitrate and Phosphate) levels. 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It reduces fish loss from toxic ammonia and nitrite and completely cycles aquariums in five days or less, enabling the safe, immediate addition of livestock. Use in new tanks or established systems whenever the biofilter needs fortification, including after water changes, aggressive cleaning, adding new livestock, medicating, or changing filter media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections: Chlorine and Chloramines are lethal to FritzZyme® TurboStart® bacteria and must be completely removed before addition. Turn off UV sterilizers and Protein Skimmers before use, and for 5 days after each introduction of FritzZyme® TurboStart® 900. Shake bottle, add 1 oz. (29 ml) TurboStart per 25 gallons (95 L) of water. Add animals after acclimating. Do not overcrowd tank. Do not overfeed. Test water parameters regularly. 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This powerful biofiltration booster reduces fish loss due to toxic levels of ammonia and nitrite and helps completely cycle aquariums in five days or less, allowing for safe, immediate addition of livestock. Ideal for new tanks and established systems any time the biofilter needs fortification, including after water changes, aggressive cleaning, adding new livestock, medicating, or changing filter media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlorine and Chloramines are lethal to FritzZyme® TurboStart® bacteria and must be completely removed before addition.\u003cbr\u003eTurn off UV sterilizers before use, and for 5 days after each introduction of FritzZyme® TurboStart® 700.\u003cbr\u003eShake bottle, add 1 oz. (29 ml) TurboStart per 50 gallons (189 L) of water.\u003cbr\u003eAdd animals after acclimating. Do not overcrowd tank. 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