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Overview

Suspension of non-pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and natural enzymes, specifically formulated to initiate biological filtration in newly started aquaria and to increase the rate of nitrification, denitrification and degradation of organic matter in marine and cold-water aquaria through complete remineralisation of nutrients.

It is supplied in a state of suspended animation for maximum product longevity. Formulated using extensive data collected by microbiologists.

Technical Background

The concentration of dissolved and suspended organic matter in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the general appearance of an entire system, as well as the health of the organisms residing in it. Environments with a relatively low nutrient load are characterised by water clarity, a lack of unpleasant odours and the absence of microalgae and cyanobacteria; this is overall the result of a lack of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Carbon compounds. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have the opposite characteristics to those mentioned above and are not normally desired due to the resulting appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy inhabitants in the aquarium.

Brightwell Aquatics FlorinBacter is an extremely effective enzyme and bacteria selective compound that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic Nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate and organic Carbon in all marine and freshwater ecosystems, resulting in greatly improved water quality; better water quality normally leads to healthier aquarium inhabitants. The use of FlorinBacter does not eliminate the need for regular partial water changes to help maintain adequate concentrations of the elements that are vital for the long-term health of aquarium inhabitants: no product, despite vain advertising claims by manufacturers, can do this. 

Instructions and Guidelines

Shake the product well before use. Mix a suitable amount of FlorinBacter (as indicated below) with 250 ml of aquarium water in a clean container before dosing in the aquarium. If a pipette is used to dose FlorinBacter, ensure that the pipette is clean or washed thoroughly with fresh water before inserting it into the bottle of FlorinBacter; failure to do so will contaminate the product. Better results can be obtained by adding the mixture to the external biological filtration system (if possible). Do not administer at pump suction, as this may have a negative impact on the microorganisms in FlorinBacter. For best results, use within one year from the date of purchase. 

Coarse overdoses of FlorinBacter will not significantly increase the effectiveness of the product, nor the speed with which it will effect changes in the aquarium. The following recommendations are based on numerous tests and will produce the best results in most aquaria.

Medium to highly nutrient-laden systems, or newly started aquariaIn order to effectively decrease the concentration of available nutients and waste material in all freshwater aquaria, add 5 ml per 94.6 litres (25 gallons) [≈4 drops per approx. 3.8 litres of water] of aquarium water daily for the first two weeks of use; the impact of FlorinBacter on the aquarium at this stage is the most noticeable. Switch off the UV lamp and/or ozonator for a period of approx. 4 hours after feeding in the aquarium. A visible difference in water clarity should normally be evident within about 30 minutes after administration. Follow the same guidelines for newly started aquaria. Then switch to the dosage for stable aquaria indicated below.

Stable, low nutrient loading systemsTo maintain a low concentration of available nutrients in freshwater aquaria, dose no more than 5ml of FlorinBacter per 189.3 litres (50 gallons) [≈2 drops per 3.8 litres] of aquarium water once a week. Switch off the UV lamp and/or ozonator for about 4 hours after dosing in the aquarium. The dosage can be changed depending on the perceived benefits in the aquarium, however, it is recommended not to exceed the daily dosage of one drop per 37.85 litres (10 gallons). Over time, the hobbyist may determine that decreasing the dosage and/or frequency to 50% may be sufficient to maintain a low nutrient load environment. During changes in biological filtration, or when increasing the organic load of the aquarium, dose one drop per day per 94.6 litres (25 gallons) for one week, then return to dosing for stable aquaria.

Attention: Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for human use.

Ingredients

Purified water, proprietary blend of natural enzymes and beneficial, non-pathogenic microorganisms.