{"product_id":"freshwater-starter-bacteria","title":"Freshwater Starter Bacteria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eJumpstart your freshwater aquarium with a stable biological foundation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eWaterbox Freshwater Starter Bacteria is a concentrated blend of beneficial nitrifying microbes formulated to quickly establish your aquarium’s biological filtration system. These bacteria rapidly colonize filter media and substrate, converting toxic ammonia and nitrite into the less harmful nitrate—creating a safe, balanced environment for fish and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eIdeal for new aquariums, after large water changes, or following treatments that may disrupt bacterial populations, Freshwater Starter Bacteria speeds up the nitrogen cycle, reduces fish stress, and helps prevent dangerous water quality fluctuations during the setup phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e• Rapidly establishes biological filtration in new aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e• Converts toxic ammonia and nitrite into safer nitrate\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e• Reduces fish stress and mortality during cycling\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e• Helps stabilize water quality after treatments or water changes\u003cbr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e• Safe for all freshwater fish and planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eDirections for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eUse 10 ml per 100 L (25 gal) daily during the first two weeks of cycling your aquarium.\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eShake well before each use. Test water regularly for ammonia and nitrite levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterbox Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599088107698,"sku":"G2905","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5103\/3778\/files\/StarterFW.500.jpg?v=1781818515","url":"https:\/\/marenmarine.com\/products\/freshwater-starter-bacteria","provider":"Maren Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}