{"product_id":"aquavitro-remediation","title":"Aquavitro Remediation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bacterial clean-up crew for waste your filter never touches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquavitro Remediation is a bio-augmentation product for freshwater and marine aquariums: a blend of bacteria developed for aquaculture use that breaks down excess food, sludge, detritus and the organic waste sitting in substrate and dead spots, rather than just filtering water that passes through media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaks down solid waste, not just dissolved waste\u003c\/strong\u003e - targets sludge, uneaten food and detritus building up in substrate and low-flow corners a canister or sump filter never reaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e - the bacteria consume the organics that would otherwise break down into these compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduces biopolymers that trap fine particles\u003c\/strong\u003e - contributes to clearer water as a side effect of the clean-up process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in fresh and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e - the same bottle suits both, so one product covers a mixed collection of tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats water for around 1c per litre or less\u003c\/strong\u003e - see the pack size comparison below for the exact figure on each bottle size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes stocked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mL, 350 mL, 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBio-augmentation bacteria blend for aquaculture use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcess food, sludge, detritus, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV\/ozone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurn off during treatment; safe to resume 2-3 days after dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well before use. Turn off UV sterilisers and ozone while dosing, and leave them off for 2-3 days afterwards to let the bacteria establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mL per 40 L (10 US gallons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mL per 80 L (20 US gallons), used when adding livestock or whenever the biofilter has been disrupted - after a filter clean, a big water change, or a course of medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the tank has recently carried antibiotics, do a water change and run fresh carbon to clear them before dosing Remediation - antibiotics that knock back the target bacteria will blunt the product before it gets started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaVitro does not publish the specific bacterial species in Remediation's blend; it's described only as bacteria selected and developed for aquaculture use. If exact strain identity matters for your system, check with the manufacturer directly before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLitres treated (initial dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$16.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1,200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 1.4c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$31.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,800 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 1.1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$96.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 1.2c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLitres treated is worked from the initial 5 mL per 40 L dose, the more concentrated of the two dose rates, so it's the conservative figure - ongoing maintenance dosing at 5 mL per 80 L stretches every bottle further than the table shows. On this measure the 350 mL bottle is the best value of the three; the 1 L steps back up slightly, and the 150 mL costs the most per litre, which is the usual trade-off of buying the smallest size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and marine aquariums carrying a build-up of organic waste in substrate or filter media, new tanks establishing a biofilter, and any system recovering after medication or a heavy clean disrupted the existing bacterial colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e use at the same time as a running UV steriliser or ozone reactor - both will kill the bacteria before they can establish. Turn them off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear antibiotics from the water before dosing - AquaVitro's own instructions note that residual antibiotics will work against the bacteria in this product. Persistent high nutrients despite regular dosing usually point to overstocking, overfeeding or filtration that's undersized for the bioload, which this product will not fix on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquavitro Seed, for establishing the nitrifying and denitrifying biofilter itself, alongside Remediation's ongoing waste breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality ammonia and nitrate test kit, to confirm nutrient levels are actually falling rather than assuming the dose is working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gravel vacuum, since Remediation reduces organic build-up but doesn't replace mechanical removal of solid waste at water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelf life is 4 years from the manufacture date; store as directed and check the date on arrival. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless of anything the manufacturer states. Standard parcel freight applies to all three sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dose Remediation and Seed at the same time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - they target different jobs. Seed establishes the nitrifying bacteria that process ammonia and nitrite, while Remediation focuses on breaking down solid organic waste. Many AquaVitro users run both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to turn off my filter while dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, keep your main filter running. The only equipment to switch off is a UV steriliser or ozone reactor, both of which will kill the bacteria you've just added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long until I see clearer water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaVitro doesn't publish a fixed timeframe, and it will vary with bioload and dosing consistency. Follow the maintenance schedule and judge by your own water test results rather than a calendar date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this safe for both fish-only and reef tanks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, AquaVitro markets Remediation for both freshwater and marine systems, which includes reef tanks, though as with any additive it's worth introducing at the stated dose rather than a heavier one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaVitro","offers":[{"title":"150 mL","offer_id":55250155569443,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350 mL","offer_id":55250155602211,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 L","offer_id":55250155634979,"sku":null,"price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/7710-remediation-150_ml.png?v=1772063632","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aquavitro-remediation","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}