{"product_id":"brightwell-aquatics-bacstart-xlm-marine-starter-culture-125ml","title":"Brightwell Aquatics BacStart XLM Marine Starter Culture 125ml","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMicrōBacter Start XLM \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional 15x strength\u003c\/strong\u003e powerful live tank starter \u003cstrong\u003enitrifying\u003c\/strong\u003e bioculture, \u003cstrong\u003ewith much fewer temperature and shelf life restrictions than competing products\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrōBacter Start XLM 15X\u003c\/strong\u003e creates 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eshake product well immediately before using\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you get started, you will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn appropriately sized bottle of\u003cstrong\u003e MicrōBacter Start XLM.  \u003c\/strong\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 \u003cstrong\u003eMicrōBacter Start XLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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 \u003cstrong\u003eBrightwell Erāse-Cl\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove all chlorine or chloramines (if you skip this, you can kill the bacteria in \u003cstrong\u003eMicrōBacter Start XLM.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf course, you will need an excellent aquarium salt mix, such as\u003cstrong\u003e Brightwell NēoMarine \u003c\/strong\u003eand purified tap water.  \u003cstrong\u003eBrightwell\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054994628939,"sku":"790033","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/microbacter-start-xlm-tank-starter.jpg?v=1776427713","url":"https:\/\/krakencorals.co.uk\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-bacstart-xlm-marine-starter-culture-125ml","provider":"Kraken Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}