{"product_id":"hydrospace-pns-probio-live-food-probiotic-reef-bacteria-for-saltwater-aquariums-controls-nutrients-organic-waste-improves-water-quality","title":"Hydrospace PNS ProBio, Live Food\/Probiotic Reef Bacteria for Saltwater Aquariums - Controls Nutrients \u0026 Organic Waste, Improves Water Quality, \u0026 Contributes to Tank Health","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed your reef while helping improve your water quality and the overall health of your tank and its inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrospace PNS ProBio™ is a concentrated blend of live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to provide your reef aquarium with a natural source of microbial nutrition while helping process organic waste and excess nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many foods that add nutrients and organic waste to your aquarium, PNS ProBio™ is designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeed your reef while helping clean up after itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The live bacteria can become a natural food source for corals, filter feeders, and other organisms while contributing to nutrient cycling and a healthier aquarium microbiome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Live Food That Helps Your Aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePNS ProBio™ contains three carefully selected PNSB species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodopseudomonas palustris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodospirillum rubrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodobacter sphaeroides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bacteria have different capabilities that work together as a diverse microbial community. They can utilize organic compounds and help process difficult-to-break-down wastes while assimilating excess nutrients. 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