{"product_id":"microbacter-start-xlf-live-nitrifying-bacteria","title":"MicroBacter Start XLF - Live Nitrifying Bacteria","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMicroBacter Start XLF\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting a new tank? Had a filter crash? Cleaned a little too hard? \u003cstrong\u003eMicroBacter Start XLF\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those products that is great to have around just in case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a super concentrated \u003cstrong\u003elive nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps get your biological filtration going and helps bring ammonia and nitrite down fast. It is made for cycling new freshwater aquariums, but it is also really helpful after medications, major cleanings, overcrowding, or anything else that may have messed with the good bacteria in your filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is 15x strength, so a little goes a long way. \u003cstrong\u003eBrightwell says most tanks can cycle in around 5-7 days when used as directed\u003c\/strong\u003e, but always test your water before adding more fish. Zero ammonia and nitrite is the goal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake well before using, make sure your water is properly dechlorinated, and dose in an area with good flow. It is normal for it to smell a little earthy, have some clumps, or make your water cloudy for a bit. That is just the live bacteria doing their thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Like It:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional 15x strength live nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps cycle new freshwater aquariums in about 5-7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly helps reduce ammonia and nitrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful after medications, deep cleanings, overcrowding, or filter crashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be overdosed during aquarium emergencies when used as directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat choice for tanks with heavier fish loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brightwell","offers":[{"title":"60 ml (2 oz)","offer_id":45848010555494,"sku":"BACSTARTXLF60","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 ml (8.45 oz)","offer_id":45848010588262,"sku":"BACSTARTXLF125","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2046\/4839\/files\/Leath_sTemplates-Shared.png?v=1782397984","url":"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/products\/microbacter-start-xlf-live-nitrifying-bacteria","provider":"Flip Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}