Features
- 500ml / 17 fl. oz
- Non-pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic microbes, as well as natural enzymes.
- Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia,nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.
- Digestion of uneaten/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent
organic material, resulting in cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate
(without having to physically clean or disturb the substrate bed).
- Reduction of organic compounds into nutrients that encourage the growth
of photosynthetic organisms (e.g. zooxanthellae, macroalgae, plants).
- Greatly-reduced hydrogen sulfide production.
- Increase in dissolved oxygen concentration.
- Limits availability of pre-existing phosphate to undesirable forms of
algae and cyanobacteria.
- Increased water clarity.
- Supplied in a state of suspended animation for maximum longevity.
- Formulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.
Description
MicroBacter7
Complex system of non-pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic microbes,
as well as natural enzymes, specifically formulated to establish biological
filtration in new aquarium set-ups, and to enhance the rate of nitrification,
denitrification, and organic waste degradation in marine and freshwater aquaria
through complete nutrient remineralization.
Technical Background
The 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.
Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 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. MicroBacter7 does
not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area will prolong
the activity, and maximize the shelf-life, of the product.
Instructions and Guidelines:
Shake product well before using. Mix appropriate volume of MicroBacter7 (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 MicroBacter7 below
water level of container or aquarium, be sure to thoroughly clean pipette
with fresh water prior to placing tube back into MicroBacter7 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.
Grossly overdosing MicroBacter7 will not significantly increase the effectiveness
of the product, nor the rate at which it enacts changes in aquaria. The following
recommendations are based upon extensive testing and will produce the best
results in most aquaria.
Medium- 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 MicroBacter7 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).
Stable, Low-nutrient Systems: To maintain a low concentration of available
nutrients in all marine and freshwater aquaria, 5 ml (1 capful) of MicroBacter7
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 drop per 50 US-gallons
daily (or 1 drop 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 drop per 10 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 drop per 25 US-gallons daily for one week, then resume “low-nutrient”
dosage.
Caution:
Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.
Ingredients:
Purified water, proprietary blend of natural enzymes and non-pathogenic, beneficial
microorganisms.
