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Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 - Complete Bioculture for Marine and FW Aquaria 500ml / 17oz
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Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 - Complete Bioculture for Marine and FW Aquaria 500ml / 17oz

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All of your aquatic cleaning needs now come at an affordable, seventeen-ounce bottle. The Brightwell Aquatics Microbacter7 from Pet Store is an ideal product that will keep your tank cleaner and clearer for a longer time. This w...
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Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 - Complete Bioculture for Marine and FW Aquaria 500ml / 17oz Information

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All of your aquatic cleaning needs now come at an affordable, seventeen-ounce bottle. The Brightwell Aquatics Microbacter7 from Pet Store is an ideal product that will keep your tank cleaner and clearer for a longer time. This will save you the time and energy to maintain the aquarium, and it allows you to focus your attention to more important things.

The Brightwell Aquatics Microbacter7 does its work once it comes in contact with the water. Like a protein skimmer, it effectively dissolves the quantities of harmful substances like carbon, phosphate, and ammonia. In the case of some chemicals, this product will transform them into tangible particles, which can easily be sieved by a filter.

The Brightwell Aquatics Microbacter7 also cleans up after your reef inhabitants. It removes the water from the debris and particles that resulted from the dissolution of your fish food. By doing this, it can keep your tank water clearer. You only need to pour a small dosage of this product to experience its positive effects. It will not harm your aquatic inhabitants, nor will it change the condition of your water.

Say hello to a newer, more efficient, and non-time-consuming method of cleaning your tank with the Brightwell Aquatics Microbacter7.

Overview:
  • Complex system of non-pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic microbes, as well as natural enzymes, specifically formulated to establish biological filtration in new aquarium set-ups, and to enhance the rate of nitrification, denitrification, and organic waste degradation in marine and freshwater aquaria through complete nutrient remineralization.
  • Benefits are:
    1. Rapid reduction of organic carbon, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate.
    2. Digestion of uneaten/undigested food, excreta, detritus, and other latent organic material, resulting in cleaner and healthier aquarium substrate (without having to physically clean or disturb the substrate bed).
    3. Reduction of organic compounds into nutrients that encourage the growth of photosynthetic organisms (e.g. zooxanthellae, macroalgae, plants).
    4. Greatly-reduced hydrogen sulfide production.
    5. Increase in dissolved oxygen concentration.
    6. Limits availability of pre-existing phosphate to undesirable forms of algae and cyanobacteria.
    7. Increased water clarity.
  • Supplied in a state of suspended animation for maximum longevity.
  • Formulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.
Technical Background
The concentration of dissolved and particulate organic materials in any aquatic environment can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of, as well as the health of organisms residing within, that system. Relatively low-nutrient environments are characterized by high water clarity, lack of unpleasant odors, and absence of microalgae and cyanobacteria; this is collectively a result of the lack of nitrogen-, phosphorus-, and carbon-based waste available. Aquaria that are relatively rich in available nutrients have characteristics opposite to the afore-mentioned, and are typically not desirable because of the resultant appearance of the system and the difficulty of maintaining healthy aquarium inhabitants.
Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 is a selective complex of extremely effective microbes and enzymes that rapidly reduces the concentrations of organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carbon in all marine and freshwater ecosystems, leading to greatly improved water quality; better water quality typically leads to healthier aquarium inhabitants. MicroBacter7 does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area will prolong the activity, and maximize the shelf-life, of the product.

Instructions and Guidelines:
Shake product well before using. Mix appropriate volume of MicroBacter7 (see below) with 250-ml (~8 fl. oz.) of aquarium water in a clean container prior to addition to aquarium. If using a pipette to dispense MicroBacter7 below water level of container or aquarium, be sure to thoroughly clean pipette with fresh water prior to placing tube back into MicroBacter7 bottle; failure to do so will contaminate the product. Best results may be obtained by adding mixture to external biological filtration system (if applicable). Do not add to pump intake port(s). For best results, use within 1-year of purchase date. Grossly overdosing MicroBacter7 will not significantly increase the effectiveness of the product, nor the rate at which it enacts changes in aquaria. The following recommendations are based upon extensive testing and will produce the best results in most aquaria.

Medium- to High-nutrient Systems, or to seed Biological Filtration in new aquaria: To effectively decrease the concentration of available nutrients and waste material in all marine and freshwater aquaria, add 5 ml (1 capful) per 25 US-gallons (94.6 L) [˜4 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water daily for the first two weeks of use; the impact that MicroBacter7 has on an aquarium is most evident within this period. Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. A noticeable difference in water clarity is typically apparent within 30-minutes of dosing. Follow same instructions for new aquarium start-up. Thereafter, switch to “low-nutrient” dosage (below).

Stable, Low-nutrient Systems: To maintain a low concentration of available nutrients in all marine and freshwater aquaria, 5 ml (1 capful) of MicroBacter7 per 50 US-gallons (189.3 L) [˜2 drops per gallon (3.8 L)] of aquarium water no more than once each week; alternately, add 1 drop per 50 US-gallons daily (or 1 drop per 25 US-gallons every other day). Turn protein skimming and UV-sterilization off for a period of 4 hours following addition to aquaria. Dosage may be adjusted according to perceived benefit to aquarium, however it is recommended that the dosage not exceed 1 drop per 10 US-gallons per day. With time, hobbyists may determine that decreasing the dosage and/or dosing frequency by up to 50% sufficiently maintains a low-nutrient environment. During changes in biological filtration or when increasing the aquarium bioload, dose 1 drop per 25 US-gallons daily for one week, then resume “low-nutrient” dosage.

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

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

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"*****" - Product Review by Luther Lawson (Posted on 10/3/12)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: SO FAR SO GOOD

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"Great product!" - Product Review by Christopher Gonzales (Posted on 7/18/12)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I noticed a difference in water quality after a couple days of use. I use it in both my freshwater and saltwater tanks.

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"great product" - Product Review by Brandt Boyd (Posted on 4/28/12)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I got MicroBacter7 a few months ago but hadn't used it. due to a vacation. when I got back I found the the tank sitter handed really checked the tank. with a massive water change and dosing this product my tank looked great again after only two weeks. I was very impressed. I got a second bottle to start a new larger tank I'm building with dry rock. Awesome product, easy to use.

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"Excellent Product" - Product Review by Luis M Hernandez (Posted on 10/16/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I've been using MB7 since I started my Reef Tank again 2 yrs ago. I have a mixed Reef with a heavy Bio load. Currently I dose 2.5ml daily to maintain beneficial bacterial counts in conjunction with my Bio Pellets Reactor. It helps to keep the reactor working at top efficiency, reducing Nitrates and Phosphate levels.Even without a Bio Pellets Reactor, it's a great product to use to maintain a healthier Marine Aquarium !!

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"mycrobacter7" - Product Review by Jack Galer (Posted on 9/28/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I have used this product for years and I am very happy with the results.

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"Good product" - Product Review by Bill Portsmith (Posted on 9/10/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Really does a good job of getting the water clean. Keeps the hair algae down. Good price as well.

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"Excellent product!!" - Product Review by Adnan Mumtaz (Posted on 6/18/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I was fighting with cyano since more than a month with 0 nitrates and 0 phosphates but still the cyano was under full force, weekly water changes, changed salt changed bulbs, using MP40 x 2 which gives the best flow rate but nothing was helping, tried this product after a friend advised me to use and today is Day 8 cyano is 90% gone and the tank looks very clean I used to clean my tank's glass daily since 8 days I did it once only.

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"Worked perfectly" - Product Review by Erich Schlarb (Posted on 3/19/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: After months of fighting algae and cyano, I decided to give Vodka a chance. I used Microbacter 7 with my vodka dosing and within about 2 weeks I had a completely clean aquarium. an amazing turnaround. If you are frustrated with hair algae and cyano - you cant beat this combo.

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"Product works" - Product Review by Jason Day (Posted on 12/22/10)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I've been using this product with Warner marine bio pellets. It's a tool to help you with your tank not a Panacea for poor husbandry.
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<br />Will continue to use.
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<br />Jason

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"No results" - Product Review by John Zillmer (Posted on 10/13/10)
Rating
Unsatisfactory

Comments: I used this product in a long-established reef for two weeks per the label directions and measured no reduction in either nitrate (Salifert test) or phosphate (Hannah photometer). Also, the label implies that the product will cause a reduction in organics and this in turn will increase water clarity, though this cannot be what is going on when water clarity increases only hours after dosing -- I suspect there is a flocculant in the product (which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it has nothing to do with probiotics). I threw away good money on this, unfortunately.

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"Good product" - Product Review by Russell Forrest (Posted on 8/16/10)
Rating
Average

Comments: It's not a miracle product, but does work. It will level out parameters and water quality, but will not make up for poor husbandry. I use when cleaning and performing tank maintenance. I find it works best when used with a phosban reactor filled with old or new carbon media, the carbon seems to 'hold on' to the bacteria and give it a place to work. It leaves the water crystal clear after dosing.

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"Excellent Product" - Product Review by Rich Gentry (Posted on 1/30/10)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I've been using MB7 for about 6 weeks in 2 different tanks. 14g Nano and 144g main tank. I've had excellent results with improved water clarity, polyp extension and enhanced coral color. I originally purchased it to help with red slime algae, it did not solve that problem, but the benefits to both tanks are worth using the product. I would highly recommend this product.

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"No Cycle" - Product Review by William Voss (Posted on 1/12/10)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I used this product on a new tank with very fresh, but uncured live rock. The tank was clear in minutes. In two days I ran all of my tests. Ammonia, Nitrate,Phoshate were undectable. A few days later I started cautiously adding stock.
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<br />It is a month later now. I am fully stocked and I have never had any measurable nutrients. An amazing product

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"MB7" - Product Review by Brian Oneil (Posted on 12/6/09)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: We'll after one week of using this product I would say it is working very well. I got this because my BC14 has had a little brown algae on the sandbed for a while and wanted to see if the product works as well as it says it does. After the first week I have noticed a pretty good difference at the lesser amount's of algae on the top of the sandbed and just overall a cleaner tank. I have been adding 2.5mm everyday and in another week drop to 1.5mm everyday.Hopeing for continued sucess with this product..

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"great product" - Product Review by Wesley Knutsen (Posted on 11/16/09)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Very happy with this product would reccommend to others

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"Works Great" - Product Review by Glenn Willis (Posted on 9/4/09)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I use this in combination with a carbon source (ie: vodka,sugar) to maintian an ultra low nutrient system. It helped me remove all traces of nitrate from my tank and with the addition of the reef biofuel from brightwell the colors and polyp extension in my system has never been better. Follow the directions closely and if using a carbon source do your research first!

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"Neo Zeo Method" - Product Review by Carl Green (Posted on 7/1/09)
Rating
Below Average

Comments: I've tried Brightwells Zeolite method for more then 8 weeks. Brightwells method included NeoZeo (zeolite) Reef BioFuel, and Microbacter7. I have to say that it works, but the quality of this method is far below what I expected. I have now changed to Zeovit's zeolite, Prodibio's Bioptim and Bio digest, Nitromax, Dolphin Marine's Bio Booster and Bio Denitrator, and my carbon source is my own mix (200ml vodka, 50ml vinegar and 1 1/2tsp of sugar). This method that I now use is easily 10 times better then what I was doing before. The health of my tank is now the best it has ever been.
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<br />Note to Marine depot: Please start stocking Dolphin Marine's Bio Denitrator. This stuff pulled out cups of stinky sludge like nothing that I have ever seen (even though my nitrates and ammonia levels were zero for over one year).

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"It Definitely Works" - Product Review by David Brown (Posted on 4/23/09)
Rating
Great!

Comments: I used this to cycle an aquarium with non-live sand, and uncured live rock. The tank cycled in a little over a week with only one water change. I still do monthly additions of MicroBacter7 as I am still stocking my tank. I couldn't ask for the product to do anything more!

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"Works well" - Product Review by Ed Pantak (Posted on 4/16/09)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: It's a great way to get bacteria colonies started or re-seed an existing system. I've been using it to re-seed my system to restore some diversity in the population.

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"Very Good" - Product Review by Blesson Mathew (Posted on 3/17/09)
Rating
Great!

Comments: It does what it claims to do.

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