Product Description
Set up your new shrimp tank with Brightwell Aquatics FlorinBacter One, a shrimp-safe, copper-free bacteria starter for freshwater shrimp, fish and planted aquariums. It seeds biological filtration in a new tank right away. It quickly lowers toxic ammonia and nitrite and helps prevent “New Tank Syndrome,” which can be deadly to sensitive shrimp.
FlorinBacter One contains a selected blend of beneficial aerobic and anaerobic bacteria plus natural enzymes. The bacteria work through both nitrification and denitrification to break down organic nitrogen, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. It is especially helpful in heavily stocked shrimp colonies and tanks with high fish populations, where waste builds up fast.
Key Benefits
- Shrimp safe and copper free. Formulated for shrimp tanks, planted aquariums and all freshwater setups.
- Seeds biological filtration right away. Starts the nitrogen cycle in new aquariums.
- Quickly lowers ammonia and nitrite through natural bacterial oxidation.
- Prevents New Tank Syndrome. Gives new shrimp and fish a safer start.
- Reduces organic waste and nitrate. Lower nutrient levels mean clearer water, less odor, and fewer problems with nuisance algae and cyanobacteria.
- Supports high-density tanks. Well suited to busy shrimp breeding tanks and heavily stocked aquariums.
- Long shelf life. The bacteria are supplied dormant (“suspended animation”) so they stay viable longer.
- Research-based formula. Developed from extensive data compiled by microbiologists.
- Made in the USA.
How It Works
Clean, low-nutrient aquariums have clear water, no unpleasant smell, and little microalgae or cyanobacteria, because little nitrogen, phosphorus or carbon waste is available. Nutrient-rich tanks show the opposite and are harder to keep healthy. FlorinBacter One builds and supports the bacterial colonies that break down that waste, which improves water quality and the health of your shrimp, fish and plants.
Note: Bacteria starters do not replace regular partial water changes. Water changes are still needed to keep the essential elements your shrimp and fish rely on for long-term health.
Directions
Important: remove chlorine and chloramine first. Treat tap water with Brightwell ShrimpPrep or Erase-Cl before adding FlorinBacter One. Chlorine and chloramine kill the bacteria in this product. Do not use older sodium thiosulfate dechlorinators, because they do not remove chloramine.
Preparing the dose:
- Shake the bottle well.
- Mix your dose with about 250 ml (8 fl oz) of aquarium water in a clean container.
- For best results, add the mixture to your external biological filter if you have one. Do not pour it into pump intake ports, because that can harm the bacteria.
- If you use a pipette below the water line, rinse it with fresh (preferably purified) water before returning it to the bottle so the product doesn’t get contaminated.
New aquariums (cycling a tank): Add 2 ml (1 pump, or 2 threads on the cap) per US gallon. The minimum is 1 ml per US gallon. Turn off UV sterilizers and ozone for one day after dosing.
Ongoing maintenance: Add 2 ml per 10 US gallons each week after setup, or switch to Brightwell FlorinBacter7. This keeps water clearer and supports the health of your tank’s inhabitants.
During medication: Always dose FlorinBacter One during and after treatment with antibiotics or other medications to help restore beneficial bacteria.
Storage: For the longest life and highest potency, refrigerate at about 50°F. The product can handle room temperature for short periods. Do not freeze. Use within one year of purchase for best results.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.
