{"product_id":"seachem-stability®-250-ml","title":"Seachem Stability® – 250 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Stability® 250 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated beneficial bacteria supplement designed to help establish and maintain biological filtration in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability® contains a blend of bacterial strains selected to function across a broad range of aquarium conditions. It is useful when starting a new aquarium, adding livestock, performing water changes, maintaining biological filtration, or supporting the biofilter during periods of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps establish biological filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for new and established aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor freshwater and saltwater systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be used when introducing new fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful following routine water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support the aquarium biofilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used when aquarium medications are being used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mL standard-size bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stability®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial bacteria \/ biological filtration supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Seachem Stability® Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability® introduces beneficial bacterial strains that help establish and maintain the biological filtration system of an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA healthy biofilter helps process waste produced by fish, uneaten food, and other organic material through the aquarium's nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability® can be particularly useful when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting a new 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Stability® is being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Aquarium Dosage Examples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDay 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDays 2–7\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mL daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.75 mL daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.75 mL daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Maintenance Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ongoing biological filtration support, Seachem recommends:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 mL for every 20 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse once monthly or when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming a water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing new fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicating the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting the biofilter after maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Fish Be Added While Using Stability®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem states that fish and other aquatic livestock may be introduced while Stability® is being used as long as the recommended seven-day dosage is maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when bacterial supplements are used, ammonia and nitrite should still be monitored closely in new or recently disturbed aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Stability® Instantly Cycle an Aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability® helps establish beneficial bacteria, but aquariums do not all cycle at the same rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem notes that many aquariums may still require approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e to become fully cycled. Continue testing ammonia and nitrite rather than assuming the aquarium is fully established after the initial dosing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Stability® for Fishless Cycling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen performing a fishless cycle, an ammonia source is still required to feed the developing bacterial population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue monitoring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquarium should be considered cycled only after testing confirms that the biological filter can consistently process the available ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreshwater and Saltwater Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability® can be used in both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCichlid aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp and snail aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine fish aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarantine and holding tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Stability® After Adding Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding fish increases the biological load on an aquarium. Stability® can be added when new livestock is introduced to help support the biofilter as it adjusts to the increased waste load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue monitoring ammonia and nitrite after adding livestock, especially in newer aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Stability® After a Water Change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability® may be used after routine water changes as part of ongoing biofilter maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem recommends 5 mL per 20 gallons for routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Stability® With Medications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem recommends Stability® when medicating an aquarium as part of maintaining biological filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the directions for both Stability® and the specific medication being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUV Sterilizers and Ozone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem recommends turning off \u003cstrong\u003eUV sterilizers and ozone\u003c\/strong\u003e while Stability® is being dosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal biological and mechanical filtration should remain operating so beneficial bacteria have surfaces on which to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Use Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off UV sterilization and ozone during dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue normal filtration and aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor ammonia and nitrite when cycling a new aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not rely on bacterial supplements as a substitute for water testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain appropriate stocking and feeding levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform water changes when water quality requires them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Seachem Stability® used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a beneficial bacteria supplement designed to help establish and maintain biological filtration in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Stability® should I use on Day 1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 5 mL for every 10 gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I use after Day 1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 5 mL for every 20 gallons daily for the remainder of the seven-day startup period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add fish while using Stability®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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