How does BIO-Spira work?

BIO-Spira® makes your marine aquarium fish-safe instantly. With patented nitrifying bacteria, BIO-Spira® accelerates the establishment of the bio-filter in newly set up saltwater aquariums. The live bacteria start working immediately to provide a safe and healthy environment for your fish without the long wait.

How do you use Instant Ocean Bio-Spira?

Instant Ocean BIO-Spira contains patented and patent-pending strains of aquatic bacteria — proven to reduce fish loss due to ammonia and nitrite toxicity. Shake well. Add entire bottle to aquarium of up to 75 gallons. Aquarium is then ready for fish.

Does BIO-Spira work in freshwater?

The tank’s water should have a water conditioner, such as BIO-Safe, added first because BIO-Spira is alive and can be killed off by chlorine and other chemicals in tap water just like fish. It is also best to keep BIO-Spira in the refrigerator before use as this will keep the bacteria alive longer.

Can you use bacteria starter with fish in tank?

We therefore recommend you stock the aquarium moderately with a few fish immediately after adding the bacteria starter. This ensures that enough cleaning bacteria are available from the start and neither ammonium/ammonia nor nitrite will cause problems. The fish stock can be increased one by one after 14 days.

How long does Dr Tims one and only take?

around 30 to 45 days
From start to finish, this cycle usually takes around 30 to 45 days to complete. If you don’t want to wait around for nature to create this needed end result bacteria, consider bacterial additives. Dr.

How do you use seachem stability?

Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons) on the first day with a new aquarium. Then use 1 capful for each 80 L (20 US gallons) daily for 7 days. Fish and other aquatic species may be introduced at any time as long as dosage is maintained for 7 days.

Can you put too much bacteria in fish tank?

You can’t add too much good bacteria to a fish tank. The beneficial bacteria will feed on the amount of ammonia available for it. If there are more bacteria than food, the extra bacteria will die or become dormant. A more common problem is not having enough nitrifying bacteria.

How often do I add bacteria to my fish tank?

You need to add bacteria to an aquarium as often as you add new fish to the tank or change its water. If you change your aquarium’s water once every two weeks, then you need to add bacteria to your tank two times a month. This ensures the bacteria can keep up with the waste conversion.

Can I add Dr Tims one and only with fish?

If either the ammonia or nitrite is above 5 mg/l nitrogen we recommend a water change before adding One & Only. In a new tank you can start to add fish once you have added One & Only. CAUTION – do not add ammonium chloride (or any type of ammonia) to a tank with fish.

Should I add ammonia during Fishless cycle?

Add a little ammonia every few days (1/4 dose), making sure the nitrite does not go above 5 mg/L. Once you start to see the nitrite decrease, it will drop pretty fast. The cycle is completed when you can add the full dose of ammonia (2 to 3 mg/L-N) and overnight it all disappears to nitrate with no sign of nitrite.

How long does it take a tank to cycle with stability?

However, generally most tanks are cycled within 4-6 weeks. If I plan to do a fishless cycle and use Stability™, do I need to add an ammonia source to kick-start the nitrogen cycle? A: Yes, for expedited cycling times, you will want to add a pinch of food daily until you have an ammonia reading.

Can I use prime and stability at the same time?

It is perfectly safe to use Prime and Stability together, in fact, it is often what we recommend. Prime is helpful in keeping toxic compounds in a bound state that will not harm any organisms currently in the tank.

How often should I change water in aquarium?

Change 10 to 15 percent of the water each week. If your tank is heavily stocked, bump that up to 20 percent each week. A lightly stocked tank can get by for two weeks, but that should be the maximum length of time between water changes as you do not want to place any stress on your fish.

How do I grow good bacteria in my fish tank?

How to Get Beneficial Bacteria in Fish Aquarium?

  1. Increase the Water Temperature.
  2. Increase Oxygen Levels.
  3. Turn Off the Lights.
  4. Let the Filter Run.
  5. Add Filter Media.
  6. Don’t Add More Fish.

Can I add water conditioner while the fish are in the tank?

You may add water conditioner to the water with fish in it if you are only removing a small portion of water. If you change the water completely, you need to add a water conditioner to the water before adding the fish to avoid fish being poisoned from chlorine, chloramine, or ammonia.

How long does it take for Dr Tims one and only to work?

From start to finish, this cycle usually takes around 30 to 45 days to complete. If you don’t want to wait around for nature to create this needed end result bacteria, consider bacterial additives. Dr.

Can you overdose Dr Tims one and only?

Yes, you can’t overdose on it.

Should you change water during Fishless cycle?

You need to do partial water change during fishless cycling only when the ammonia levels in your tank exceed above 4 PPM. Ammonia level above 4 PPM is toxic for the beneficial bacteria and it can stop the cycle. Doing a water change will help to reduce the concentration of ammonia in your tank.

How many fish can I add after Fishless cycle?

The larger your aquarium, the more fish you can include in a fish-in cycle. Rule of thumb: One fish for every 10 gallons of water. So, if your tank is 1 gallon, only 1 fish. If your tank is 58 gallons, 5 fish.

How do I know my tank is cycled?

After testing your aquarium water for ammonia and nitrite and nitrate, if the reading shows 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, and some nitrates then your fish tank is cycled. Cycling a new tank usually takes between four to six weeks. Cycling your fish tank can take a long time.