Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Start XLM 500ml

Professional 15X Strength Live Tank Starter for Marine & Brackish Aquariums

Brightwell MicroBacter Start XLM 500ml is a super-concentrated 15X suspension of live, non-pathogenic microbes designed to rapidly establish biological filtration in new marine, reef, and brackish aquariums. It is ideal for cycling new tanks, re-establishing nitrifying bacteria after maintenance, or recovering from overcrowding and emergencies where the bacteria bed has been compromised.

Key Benefits of MicroBacter Start XLM

• Rapidly establishes nitrifying biological filtration in new or existing aquariums

• Reduces toxic ammonia and nitrite naturally, preventing New Tank Syndrome

• Re-establishes nitrifying bacteria after cleaning decorations, substrates, or media

• Particularly effective in high-density aquaria or when adding new fish

• Can be overdosed up to 5x rated dosage for emergencies without harm

• Supplied in a proprietary base for maximum shelf life and longevity

How It Works

• Super-concentrated 15X live microbial suspension ensures fast nitrification

• Non-pathogenic bacteria convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate naturally

• Clumping, earthy smells, and temporary water cloudiness may occur, indicating high-quality live bacteria

• Shake well before use to evenly disperse bacteria

Ideal Applications

• Cycling new marine, reef, or brackish aquariums

• Re-establishing biological filtration after major maintenance

• Rapid recovery from overcrowding or emergency ammonia spikes

• Enhancing nitrification in heavily stocked aquaria