Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 – 500mL
Brightwell MicroBacter7 is a complete bioculture designed to help establish biological filtration and improve water quality in freshwater and marine aquariums. This beneficial bacteria supplement helps support the breakdown of organic waste, improves aquarium stability, and assists with maintaining a healthier aquatic environment.
MicroBacter7 is useful for new aquarium setups, established tanks, quarantine systems, tanks with increased bioload, and aquariums recovering from filter maintenance, media changes, or biological disruption.
Key Features
- Complete bioculture for freshwater and marine aquariums
- Helps establish and maintain biological filtration
- Supports improved water quality and aquarium stability
- Helps break down organic waste and excess nutrients
- Great for new tanks, established aquariums, and quarantine systems
- Useful after filter cleaning, media changes, or adding new livestock
- Can be used in freshwater, planted, shrimp, cichlid, marine, and reef aquariums
- 500mL bottle provides a larger size for routine maintenance or multiple aquariums
Recommended Use
- New aquarium cycling support
- Freshwater community aquariums
- Planted tanks and shrimp tanks
- Cichlid aquariums
- Marine and reef aquariums
- After filter maintenance or media changes
- When adding new fish or increasing bioload
- Quarantine and holding systems
Directions
Shake well before use. Mix the appropriate amount of MicroBacter7 with aquarium water in a clean container before adding it to the aquarium.
- Low-Nutrient Maintenance: Dose 5mL per 50 US gallons once weekly.
- Daily Maintenance Option: Dose 1mL per 50 US gallons daily, or 1mL per 25 US gallons every other day.
- Bioload Increase / Filter Changes: Dose 1mL per 25 US gallons daily for one week, then resume maintenance dosing.
- Marine Note: Turn off protein skimmer and UV sterilizer for 4 hours after dosing.
- Maximum Dose: Brightwell recommends not exceeding 1mL per 25 US gallons per day.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Brightwell Aquatics
- Product: MicroBacter7
- Size: 500mL / 17 fl oz
- Water Type: Freshwater and marine
- Use: Beneficial bacteria supplement / complete bioculture
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Brightwell MicroBacter7 do?
MicroBacter7 adds beneficial bacteria to help establish and maintain biological filtration, support waste breakdown, and improve aquarium water quality.
Can MicroBacter7 be used in freshwater aquariums?
Yes. MicroBacter7 can be used in freshwater and marine aquariums, including planted tanks, shrimp tanks, cichlid tanks, and community aquariums.
Is MicroBacter7 good for cycling a new tank?
Yes. MicroBacter7 can help support the establishment of biological filtration in new aquariums, but water should still be tested regularly for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate.
When should I use MicroBacter7?
Use it when starting a new aquarium, after filter maintenance, after changing filter media, when adding new livestock, after increasing bioload, or as part of routine aquarium maintenance.
Is MicroBacter7 safe for shrimp and plants?
Yes. It can be used in planted aquariums and shrimp tanks when dosed as directed.
Does MicroBacter7 replace water changes?
No. MicroBacter7 supports biological filtration and water quality, but regular water changes, filter maintenance, proper feeding, and water testing are still important.
Can I overdose MicroBacter7?
Brightwell recommends not exceeding 1mL per 25 gallons per day. Overdosing bacterial products may cause temporary cloudiness or reduced oxygen levels in some aquariums.
Should I turn off UV when using MicroBacter7?
For best results, turn off UV sterilizers for several hours after dosing so the bacteria can settle into the aquarium system.
Important Note
This product is intended for ornamental aquarium use only. Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption. Always follow label directions and test aquarium water regularly.
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