[The 2hr Aquarist] APT Balance 25g - Aquarium Beneficial Bacteria

Designed for aquasoil aquariums

Potent beneficial bacteria that speeds up nitrification, accelerates tank stability and provides a super microbial boost. In short: faster cycling + healthier plants and animals.

WHY:

Conventional liquid bacteria products work well only in a narrow set of conditions. Most require hard water and refrigeration. APT Balance features a superior blend of resilient bacteria cultures that thrive in modern aquasoils which lower pH and create acidic environments, and can be stored at room temperature.

Ingredients:

Advanced bacterial cultures in dry powder form.

Dosage:

Add 1 Sachet A and 1 Sachet B for approximately 100L / 26 US Gal of tank volume. For smaller tanks (e.g., 50L / 13 US Gal), use a proportionate amount. Adding more than recommended is safe. However, excess bacteria may cause temporary surface slime or cloudy water.

New Tanks:

For new tanks, we recommend a 2-week Dark Start. Alternatively, introduce plants immediately and perform large 90% water changes every 2–3 days, and add APT Balance each week.

Maintenance:

Add APT Balance every month, after a tank reset, filter cleaning, adding new animals or whenever you need to improve or restore microbial balance. Turn off UV sterilizer for 24 hours following use. Safe to add directly into a tank with livestock present.