Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter Start XLM 125ml

Professional 15X Strength Live Tank Starter for Marine & Brackish Aquariums

Brightwell MicroBacter Start XLM 125ml is a super-concentrated 15X suspension of live, non-pathogenic microbes designed to rapidly establish biological filtration in new or existing marine, reef, and brackish aquariums. It is ideal for rapidly cycling new tanks, re-establishing nitrifying bacteria after maintenance, or recovering from overcrowding and other emergencies where the bacteria bed has been compromised.

Key Benefits of MicroBacter Start XLM

• Rapidly establishes nitrifying biological filtration in new or existing aquariums

• Reduces toxic ammonia and nitrite naturally, preventing New Tank Syndrome

• Re-establishes nitrifying bacteria after cleaning decorations, substrates, or media

• Particularly useful in aquaria with high population densities or during fish additions

• Safe for emergency use, can be overdosed up to 5x rated dosage for rapid ammonia removal

• Supplied in a proprietary base for maximum shelf life and longevity

How It Works

• Super concentrated 15X live microbial suspension ensures fast nitrification and safe cycling

• Non-pathogenic bacteria convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate naturally

• Clumping, earthy smells, and temporary water cloudiness may occur, indicating high-quality live bacteria

• Shake well before use to disperse bacteria evenly

Ideal Applications

• New marine, reef, or brackish aquarium startups

• Re-establishing biological filtration after major maintenance

• Rapid recovery from overcrowding or emergency ammonia spikes

• Enhancing nitrification in high-stocked aquaria