AF Life Essence 200ml

Description

Live bacteria for aquarium fish that clarify water and reduce ammonia and nitrite

Product Info

High quality agent containing nitrifying bacteria from the Nitrospirae and Nitrobacter families. Specially selected bacterial strains accelerate the removal of ammonia and other toxic organic compounds. Recommended for newly established aquariums to start the nitrogen cycle and create a biologically friendly environment for the inhabitants of the aquarium. It is also beneficial to use during regular water changes for maintaining a biological balance.

The use of AF Life Essence at the start of the aquarium significantly speeds up the process of its maturation. AF Life Essence is perfect as a supplementation of bacterial flora after filter cleaning and treatment of fish with strong bactericidal preparations.

How To Use

10 ml per 100 l (27 US gal) of water daily for first 2 weeks of setting up the aquarium. Shake before use. Additional dose is also recommended after fish loss or fish stock increase and weekly water change.

Store in a dry and cool place away from light.

AF Life Essence Live Bacteria for SG Aquariums

Life Essence is a bottled nitrifying bacteria culture, the kind of product we hand new aquarists when they want to start a tank without a long, anxious wait. The selected strains seed your filter and substrate, helping establish the nitrogen cycle so ammonia and nitrite are processed into less harmful nitrate. It is just as useful after a big water change, a filter clean, or a medication course that may have knocked back your existing bacterial population.

For Singapore set-ups there are a couple of local quirks worth knowing. Our tap water is chloraminated, and chloramine harms bacteria, so always add dechlorinator first and dose the bacteria into already-treated water. Warm 27-29C tanks actually favour fast bacterial colonisation, which works in your favour during cycling. Bottled bacteria is a head start, not an instant cycle, so keep testing ammonia and nitrite and add livestock only once both read zero on a consistent basis.

This sits in our conditioners and medication range. Read our nitrogen cycle explained and beneficial bacteria guide to understand exactly what these strains are doing.