Aquaforest Bio S Nitrifying Bacteria

Aquaforest Bio S Nitrifying Bacteria

Aquaforest Bio S Nitrifying Bacteria is a liquid nitrifying bacteria supplement for marine aquariums, designed to speed up the removal of toxic organics and ammonia. It suits hobbyists starting a new saltwater tank and those curing dry live rock.

Key Benefits

• Contains carefully selected bacterial strains that accelerate the removal of toxic organics and ammonia
• Stimulates the start of the nitrogen cycle in a newly set-up aquarium
• Helps create a balanced bacteria population during the early weeks of a new system
• Cures dry live rock by populating it with beneficial bacteria
• Can decrease the overall curing time of dry live rock
• Liquid format, dosed by the drop

How to Use

Bio S is mostly used during the first couple of weeks after a tank is set up, when the nitrogen cycle is just starting. Add it daily over this period to help the bacteria population establish and balance. It can also be used when curing dry live rock, where it populates the rock with beneficial bacteria while shortening the curing process.

Dosage

• 1 drop per 100 litres (27 Gal) daily
• Continue daily for the first 2 weeks after the initial setup of the aquarium

Suitable For

• Newly set-up marine aquariums that are beginning the nitrogen cycle
• Aquarists curing dry live rock who want to populate it with beneficial bacteria
• Reef and saltwater keepers who want to speed up the removal of ammonia and toxic organics in a new system

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Bio S do I add to my tank?
The stated dose is 1 drop per 100 litres (27 Gal), added daily.

How long do I keep dosing it?
Dose daily for the first 2 weeks after the initial setup of the aquarium. It is mostly used during these first couple of weeks to help stimulate the nitrogen cycle.

What does Bio S actually do?
It is a liquid nitrifying bacterial supplement with selected strains that accelerate the removal of toxic organics and ammonia. It also helps create a balance of bacteria population in a new system.

Can I use it to cure dry live rock?
Yes. Bio S can be used when curing dry live rock. It populates the rock with beneficial bacteria and can decrease the overall curing time.

Is it meant for new or established aquariums?
It is mostly used when a tank is new, during the first couple of weeks, to help start the nitrogen cycle. The daily dosing schedule is given for the period after initial setup.

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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