Aquaforest Pro Bio F Probiotic Bacteria Medium 25g

Aquaforest Pro Bio F Probiotic Bacteria Medium 25g

Aquaforest Pro Bio F Probiotic Bacteria Medium 25g is a marine aquarium conditioner that stimulates the growth of bacterioplankton, helping to reduce nitrate and phosphates while giving your corals a natural nutrient source. It suits reef keepers who run, or are building, a Probiotic System and want to support their corals through the water column.

Key Benefits

• Stimulates the growth of bacterioplankton in your marine aquarium.
• Helps with the overall reduction of nitrate and phosphates.
• Supports coral nutrition, as corals consume bacterioplankton, which is one of their main nutrient sources.
• Designed as the culture medium for the proliferation of bacterioplankton within the Probiotic System.

How It Works

Pro Bio F is a culture medium. Its main purpose is to encourage bacterioplankton to multiply in the aquarium water. As the bacterioplankton population grows, it works toward lowering nitrate and phosphates, and your corals can feed on it directly.

Dosage

• 1 spoonful per 100 litres (27 gal) daily.

Suitable For

• Marine and reef aquariums housing corals.
• Aquarists looking to manage nitrate and phosphates as part of a Probiotic System routine.

Compatibility

Pro Bio F is made for use as part of the Probiotic System, where it provides the medium for bacterioplankton to proliferate.

What's Included

• Pro Bio F Probiotic Bacteria Medium, 25 g (0.9 oz)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pro Bio F do in a reef tank?
It is a culture medium that stimulates the growth of bacterioplankton. This helps reduce nitrate and phosphates, and the bacterioplankton also serves as a nutrient source for corals.

How much Pro Bio F should I dose?
The manufacturer's dose is 1 spoonful per 100 litres (27 gal) of aquarium water, added daily.

Do corals actually feed on bacterioplankton?
Yes. Corals consume bacterioplankton, and it is one of their main nutrient sources. That is why Pro Bio F is used to encourage its growth.

Will it help lower nitrate and phosphates?
It is designed to help with the overall reduction of nitrate and phosphates by stimulating bacterioplankton growth. Results depend on your system, so keep testing your water as usual.

Is Pro Bio F a standalone product?
It is designed as part of the Probiotic System, where its role is to help bacterioplankton proliferate.

What size is this product?
It is supplied as a single 25 g (0.9 oz) pack.

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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