ATM Outbreak Freshwater Biological Bacteria

Once upon a time I used a bottle of something that said it breaks down sludge etc, but when I stopped using it I didn't notice any difference.

I think these products are aimed at people who want a decorative item but are not prepared to put in the work necessary (ie water changes). If a tank and its filter are properly maintained, we don't need these 'sludge busters'.





Did you know that a lot of the bacteria products designed for growing filter bacteria actually contain the wrong species of nitrite eater? At first it was thought that aquarium bacteria were the same species as those growing in waste treatment plants but Dr Tim Havonec found it was a different species. He and his employer copyrighted the use of the right bacteria. Dr Havonec left to form his own company which makes Dr Tim's One & Only; Marineland, along with the copyright, was taken over by Tetra, and they now make Tetra Safe Start. Both of these contain the right species of nitrite eater. But even they don't work if they've been stored incorrectly at any time since leaving the factory.

Thanks for the advice Sue,most of these companies are just out to make money I guess.@fcmf I've been using Microbe Lift Freshwater Artemiss Natural Herbal Fish Treatment with some success I'll have a look at the Microbe Lift X Treme.