Brightwell Aquatics MicrōBacter CLEAN

Microbial Culture & Enzyme Blend Designed to Target and Clean Surfaces of Live Rock

MicrōBacterCLEAN is a complex system of non-pathogenic microbes and natural enzymes specifically formulated to clean an aquarium's live rock and decorations. Many professionals use this cleaner to combat the "ugly stage" right after the initial cycling phase when the tank starts to season. 

Benefits Include: 

• Natural cleaning solution for all aquarium and decoration surfaces.
  Loosens unsightly accumulations of unwanted substances and coatings
• It makes scraping and vacuuming surfaces much easier
• Establishes good bacterial colonies that multiply and continue to clean the aquarium
• Rapidly reduces organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate
• Consumes uneaten/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting in a cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate (without physically cleaning or disturbing the substrate bed).

Technical Background:

The concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can significantly impact the overall appearance and the health of organisms within that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of unsightly coatings; this is a result of the lack of nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon-based waste. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to those mentioned above and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants.

Brightwell AquaticsMicrōBacterCLEAN is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that reduce the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine ecosystems but make maintenance easy by actually loosening accumulations and coatings.

Notes - It is expected that clumps may form in the product, and the product and the aquarium may have an “earthy” smell or smell “off.” The aquarium water could become cloudy, and the scent and cloudiness could remain for many hours after use. This is due to the bacteria themselves and is an indication of the quality and is why it is necessary to shake the product well immediately before using.

MicrōBacterCLEAN does not require refrigeration. However, storage in a cool, shaded area or refrigeration at 50 °F will prolong the activity and maximize the product's shelf-life. Keep away from heat!

Instructions and Guidelines:

Shake the product well before using it. Mix the appropriate volume of MicrōBacterCLEAN (see below) with 250ml (~8 fl. oz.) of aquarium water in a clean container before adding it to the aquarium. If using a pipette to dispenseMicrōBacterCLEAN below the water level of the container or aquarium, be sure to thoroughly clean the pipette with fresh water before placing the tube back into the MicrōBacterCLEAN bottle; failure to do so will contaminate the product. The best results may be obtained by adding the mixture to the external biological filtration system. Works particularly well with Xport. Do not add to pump intake port(s). Turn protein skimmers and UV sterilization off for four hours following the addition to an aquarium. While utilizing MicrōBacterCLEAN, continue good maintenance practices such as regular vacuuming, using purified water for additions, and limiting unnecessary nutrients.

For normal cleaning and to maintain a clean aquarium:

• Add 20ml (4 capfuls) per 25 US gallons (94.6 L) [=16 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water weekly.

For problem aquariums or to rapidly accelerate cleaning:

• Add 30ml (6 capfuls) per 25 US gallons (94.6 L) [=24 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water on the first day, then add 5ml (1 capful) per 25 US gallons (94.6 L) [=4 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water daily for two weeks or longer as necessary until desired results are achieved.
• It may be used in combination with Brightwell Aquatics Razor Marine. If you use the two, please use MicrōBacterCLEAN first and then wait a few hours before adding Razor Marine. This will give the bacteria time to settle into its new environment. 

NOTE: Bacteria work slowly. Noticeable results can take eight to ten weeks for long-neglected systems.  

Ingredients:

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

Caution: Keep children out of reach. Not for human consumption.