{"product_id":"brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-125-ml","title":"Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Start XLM Aquarium Water Treatment, 125 ml, marine tank cycling aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eDose this aquarium water treatment into a new tank to start a nitrogen cycle, or into an existing one that has been knocked back; the brand states cycling in 7 days in most cases. The bottle holds 125 ml of liquid concentrate at 15x strength. It is made for marine and brackish aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the live culture does in a marine or brackish tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicroBacter Start XLM carries live, non-pathogenic microbes, and the manufacturer describes the formula as concentrated to 15x strength. The culture is supplied in a proprietary base that the brand gives as the reason for its longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer states that the product establishes a new nitrogen cycle or boosts an impaired one, and that it accelerates the rate at which beneficial nitrifying bacteria colonize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccording to the brand, it breaks down nitrogenous waste and eliminates ammonia and nitrite spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brand lists crowded tanks, tanks with high population densities and the addition of new fish among the situations it is intended for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer states that the product prevents \"New Tank Syndrome\" and accelerates the re-establishment of fish tank bacteria after upsets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen the brand says to add it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer names emergencies and the period after a course of medication as occasions for re-establishing a damaged bacteria bed. It also gives cleaning of rocks and surfaces, or the end of medication use, as the best time to dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKept at room temperature, the bottle stays usable for more than a year, and it works with many kinds of sand and rock substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDoes it suit your tank?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stated fit is marine and brackish aquariums. A freshwater tank falls outside that description, and so does any tank the brand does not list here. Check that your setup is a saltwater or brackish system before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe culture is meant for tanks that are being cycled, are heavily stocked, or have just received new fish. Compatibility with sand and rock substrates is stated; a substrate the brand does not cover is outside that statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions buyers ask about MicroBacter Start XLM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much liquid is in the bottle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle contains 125 ml of liquid. The item weighs 141 g (5 oz) and measures 1.5 x 1.5 x 12 cm (0.6 x 0.6 x 4.7 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in a freshwater tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The brand states the product is suitable for marine and brackish aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the bottle keep at room temperature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt room temperature the manufacturer gives a shelf life of more than one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack contains the MicroBacter Start XLM liquid, model BACSTARTXLM125, in a 125 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBACSTARTXLM125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125-ML\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 x 1.5 x 12 cm (0.6 x 0.6 x 4.7 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141 g (5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroBacterStart XLM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44479658721343,"sku":null,"price":45.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/brightwell-aquatics-aquarium-water-treatment-125ml-3.jpg?v=1794758683","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/brightwell-microbacter-start-xlm-125-ml","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}