Aquaforest AF Life Essence Nitrifying Bacteria 250ml

Aquaforest AF Life Essence Nitrifying Bacteria 250ml

Aquaforest AF Life Essence Nitrifying Bacteria 250ml is a nitrifying bacteria supplement that speeds up the removal of ammonia and toxic organic compounds in new and established aquariums. It suits hobbyists cycling a fresh tank, as well as anyone who wants to support the biological balance of a tank that is already running.

Key Benefits

• Contains selected bacterial strains from the Nitrospirae and Nitrobacter families
• Accelerates the removal of ammonia and other toxic organic compounds
• Works as a bacterial starter when cycling a new aquarium
• Speeds up the aquarium maturation process
• Helps reduce ammonia in established tanks
• Supports a strong biological balance during routine maintenance, such as water changes, filter cleaning and after antibacterial medication

How to Use

• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• When setting up a new aquarium, dose daily for the first 2 weeks.
• In an established tank, dose after fish death, after an increase in livestock, after water changes, or after medical treatment.

Dosage

• 10 mL per 100 litres of water, daily for the first 2 weeks of setting up an aquarium.
• Use the same 10 mL per 100 litres rate when dosing after fish death, increases in livestock, water changes or medical treatment.

Suitable For

• Cycling a newly set-up aquarium
• Reducing ammonia in established aquariums
• Re-establishing biological balance after filter cleaning
• Restoring bacterial balance after antibacterial medication
• Tanks that have had a fish loss or an increase in livestock

Specifications

• Bacterial strains: Nitrospirae and Nitrobacter families
• Dosage: 10 mL per 100 litres of water
• Volume: 250 ml
• Storage: dry, cool place away from light
• Use: for aquatic purposes only

What's Included

• 1 x 250 ml bottle of nitrifying bacteria solution

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I dose?
The manufacturer's rate is 10 mL per 100 litres of water. Shake the bottle before each use.

How long do I dose when setting up a new tank?
Dose daily for the first 2 weeks of setting up the aquarium.

Can I use it in an established aquarium?
Yes. It is intended for ammonia reduction in established tanks as well as for cycling new ones. Dose after fish death, increases in livestock, water changes or medical treatment.

Should I add it after cleaning my filter or using medication?
Yes. It is recommended after filter cleaning and following antibacterial medication to help maintain a strong biological balance.

Which bacteria does it contain?
Selected nitrifying strains from the Nitrospirae and Nitrobacter families.

How should I store it?
Keep it in a dry, cool place away from light. This is worth remembering during hot South African summers. It is for aquatic use only.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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