LIVE BACTERIA BALLS ?

[neoprodigy]

Ever heard of this? to cycle your fish tank?

https://www.cotswoldkoi.co.uk/product/pure-pond-live-bacteria-balls/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MED-LIVE-B...=item25edf6e197:g:-LYAAOSw44BYQlpF:rk:12:pf:0

PURE is Evolution Aqua's Award Winning range of bacterial products for ponds, freshwater aquariums and marine aquariums. PURE products contain incredibly high concentrations of friendly bacteria and enzymes. These are contained within a unique delivery system that when added to your pond or aquarium will help to clean up organic waste and break down ammonia and nitrite. The result is crystal clear and healthy water that sparkles. ▪ Bacteria and enzymes delivered in gel-like balls ▪ Maintains crystal clear and healthy water ▪ Breaks down ammonia and nitrite ▪ Cleans up organic waste ▪ Reduces filter maintenance and cleaning ▪ Suitable for use in all types of ponds ▪ Add to filter for best results ▪ Available in 500ml, 1litre and 2 litre

 

[CarpCharacin]

It just looks like that bacteria in a bottle stuff, just in gel capsules instead.

 

[esoxlucius]

I've got exactly the same product in my aquarium at the minute, although I will say it's not called pure pond thingy whatever, it's just what you get when you cycle a tank without spending a fortune. Nothing impressive about that product at all, though I bet through the marketing strategy it's a huge hit.

 

[Go_redfish]

Good product for a noob who is setting up just one tank or pond for the first time I would guess. But seems a little needless for experienced keepers who usually keep extra cycled media on hand.

And no bacterial additives reduce the need for regular maintenance. I wish these companies would stop saying that. It makes people think they can get lazy about cleaning a tank. Can't tell you how many times I've heard some one say "well i dont have to clean it or change the water! I just dump this stuff in!"

 

[RD.]

Just a more expensive version of the septic cleaning products mentioned in this thread. Geesh Li, don't you read my stickies? lol

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/the-use-of-probiotics-in-aquaculture.536531/

….. and not the most effective way to cycle a tank, as in generally not nitrifying bacteria.

 

[RD.]

And no bacterial additives reduce the need for regular maintenance

Sure they can. They don't eliminate maintenance, but when the proper bacteria and enzymes are used properly they can most certainly reduce cleaning.

http://www.hikari.info/koi/k_10det02.html


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