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A black bottle labeled MicroBacter Start XLM by Brightwell Aquatics, a tank starter for marine fish and reef aquaria. The label features colorful images of fish and coral. The bottle size is 250 ml (8.45 fl oz).
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A black bottle labeled MicroBacter Start XLM by Brightwell Aquatics, a tank starter for marine fish and reef aquaria. The label features colorful images of fish and coral. The bottle size is 250 ml (8.45 fl oz).
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BRIGHTWELL MICROBACTER START XLM MARINE

Price range: $18.99 through $28.99

Brightwell MicrōBacter Start XLM. A professional 15x strength powerful live tank starter nitrifying bioculture, with much fewer temperature and shelf life restrictions than competing products, for rapidly cycling new marine fish and reef aquaria and brackish aquariums, and for recovering from overcrowding or disasters where the bacteria bed has been damaged or when adding new fish.  It is also quite useful after re-arranging decorations or performing major maintenance, such as cleaning substrates or biological media to “recharge” the nitrifying bacteria population.

Overview

  • Super concentrated 15X Suspension of LIVE non-pathogenic microbes, specifically formulated to extremely rapidly establish biological filtration in new aquarium set-ups, and to enhance the rate of nitrification in existing systems.

  • Useful for rapidly re-establishing nitrification bacteria in case of an emergency

  • Particularly useful in aquaria with high population densities and when adding new fish

  • Helpful to re-establish nitrifying bacteria after cleaning rocks and surfaces and after use of medications.
    1. Rapid reduction of ammonia, and nitrite.
    2. Prevents “New Tank Syndrome.”

  • Supplied in a proprietary base which provides for maximum longevity

  • Formulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.

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Brightwell MicrōBacter Start XLM. A professional 15x strength powerful live tank starter nitrifying bioculture, with much fewer temperature and shelf life restrictions than competing products, for rapidly cycling new marine fish and reef aquaria and brackish aquariums, and for recovering from overcrowding or disasters where the bacteria bed has been damaged or when adding new fish.  It is also quite useful after re-arranging decorations or performing major maintenance, such as cleaning substrates or biological media to “recharge” the nitrifying bacteria population.

Overview

  • Super concentrated 15X Suspension of LIVE non-pathogenic microbes, specifically formulated to extremely rapidly establish biological filtration in new aquarium set-ups, and to enhance the rate of nitrification in existing systems.

  • Useful for rapidly re-establishing nitrification bacteria in case of an emergency

  • Particularly useful in aquaria with high population densities and when adding new fish

  • Helpful to re-establish nitrifying bacteria after cleaning rocks and surfaces and after use of medications.
    1. Rapid reduction of ammonia, and nitrite.
    2. Prevents “New Tank Syndrome.”

  • Supplied in a proprietary base which provides for maximum longevity

  • Formulated utilizing extensive data compiled by microbiologists.

 

MicrōBacter Start XLM 15X creates a nitrifying biological filter in marine & brackish aquaria of all types and is particularly useful for new startups, resulting in cycling in about 7 days  in most cases, if directions are followed, and no competing bacteria or nothing toxic is added (please read this whole webpage.)  It quickly removes toxic ammonia and nitrite naturally through non pathogenic nitrifying bacterial action.  Even though this product is extremely potent, it may be overdosed at up to 5 times the rated dosage during aquarium emergencies.  It should be your first choice to remove ammonia during emergencies where the filter has been inadvertently killed or when experiencing overcrowding.

 

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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