{"title":"Tank Cycling \u0026 Bacteria","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducts that support \u003cstrong\u003etank cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed to establish or strengthen the biological filtration in a reef aquarium. These products can introduce beneficial bacteria that aid in the nutrient cycle, improve nutrient processing, increase microbiome diversity and assist coral health, among other benefits. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hydrospace-pns-deepcycle-live-beneficial-reef-bacteria-for-saltwater-aquariums-improves-nutrient-cycling-water-quality-restores-microbriome","title":"Hydrospace PNS DeepCycle, Live Beneficial Reef Bacteria for Saltwater Aquariums - Improves Nutrient Cycling, Water Quality, \u0026 Restores Microbriome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for new tank cycling, adding livestock, recovering from disturbances, or maintaining long-term reef health. Perfect Corals approved, this is one of our favorite products to use in our own systems!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bacteria strains in this product were harvested from wild reefs, and include\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003epurple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB), purple sulfur bacteria (PSB) and green sulfur bacteria (GSB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which play critical roles in carbon, nitrogen and sulfur cycling but are not generally found in closed saltwater aquarium systems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePNS Deep Cycle™ introduces specialized beneficial bacteria (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eRhodovolum\u003c\/span\u003e sp.\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMarichromatium purpuratum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eProsthecochloris\u003c\/span\u003e sp.) \u003c\/em\u003ethat help create a healthier, more stable reef aquarium by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproving water quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the natural breakdown of dissolved organic waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting the nitrogen and sulfur cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping maintain long-term biological balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing nitrate and sulfide levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a cleaner and healthier environment for fish and corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhancing the reef microbiome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with beneficial probiotic bacteria that contribute to a more resilient ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding a natural food source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rich in beneficial fatty acids after the bacteria multiply, supporting filter feeders and other reef inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting coral health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by introducing bacteria that may form beneficial relationships with stony corals and contribute to nutrient availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromoting biological stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by increasing microbial diversity, and maintaining healthy ratios of beneficial bacteria in your tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCONTAINS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eWildcrafted marine anaerobes featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eRhodovolum\u003c\/span\u003e sp.\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMarichromatium purpuratum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eProsthecochloris\u003c\/span\u003e sp.\u003c\/em\u003e in a proprietary growth medium. All contents formulated for aquarium use only;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003enot for human consumption!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature. Treats 400 gallons. Disperse 1.25 mL\/gal broadly into an area of moderate flow; may also be injected or soaked into substrate or biomedia for maximal efficacy (scan QR code to review instructions for special applications); multiple doses can be safely applied and may increase likelihood of permanent colonization. For optimal results, \u003cem\u003ecut protein skimmer, UV sterilizer and ozone generator\u003c\/em\u003e for one hour following each dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecial Application Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, PNS Deep Cycle™ can be applied directly to areas where beneficial bacteria will colonize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor sand beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw the recommended dose into a syringe with a long needle or tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly inject the solution deep into the substrate at several locations throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis helps deliver the bacteria to low-oxygen areas where they thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor dry rock or porous filter media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the rock or media into a clean, sealable container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in enough PNS Deep Cycle™ to thoroughly soak the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd clean saltwater until the container is completely full, minimizing trapped air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the container and allow the material to soak for \u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter soaking, add both the conditioned rock\/media and the soaking water to your aquarium or filtration system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Hydrospace","offers":[{"title":"500 mL (16 oz)","offer_id":43012375314528,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2033\/9296\/files\/PNS-Deepcycle_99591534-90cf-44f8-9d7b-c74393550354.png?v=1785786529"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2033\/9296\/collections\/pns_deepcycle.png?v=1785783130","url":"https:\/\/perfectcorals.com\/collections\/tank-cycling-bacteria.oembed","provider":"Perfect Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}