{"product_id":"continuum-bacter-gen-m","title":"Continuum Bacter Gen M","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA live bacterial culture that seeds and keeps up marine biological filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuum Aquatics BacterGen•M is a concentrated culture of non-pathogenic marine bacteria for reef and fish-only marine tanks. It's used to establish nitrifying bacteria in a new system, and to keep ammonia, nitrite, phosphate and nitrate under control in an established one, without pushing hydrogen sulphide production up the way some anaerobic-only products can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobic and anaerobic bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers both the oxygen-rich surfaces of your filtration and the low-oxygen pockets in rock and sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycles new tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — dosed daily for the first two-plus weeks, it seeds the biological filter before livestock goes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing waste control\u003c\/strong\u003e — dosed as needed in an established tank to help process fish waste and uneaten food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-pathogenic\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manufacturer states the culture contains no disease-causing organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuum Aquatics declares BacterGen•M as containing a blend of aerobic and anaerobic, non-pathogenic marine bacteria. The manufacturer does not publish the individual bacterial strains or their concentrations on the product label or its own specification page — we've asked Continuum for the full declaration and will update this page if we receive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix the dose into about 250 mL of tank water in a cup, let it stand for a few minutes, then add it to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew aquarium (cycling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL (1 capful) per 95 L (25 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily for 2+ weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished tank, medium–heavy bioload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 95 L (25 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished tank, low nutrient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 189 L (50 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 times weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine fish-only and reef tanks, at set-up or as ongoing maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for water changes or export equipment such as a protein skimmer — it supports the biological side of waste processing, not the whole nutrient budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption. If the product contacts eyes, flush with water. Contains non-pathogenic microbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protein skimmer or other export method, to remove the waste the bacteria break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA phosphate test kit, to check the tank is trending the way you expect after dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Continuum Aquatics' standard warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Available in 250 mL, 500 mL and 2 L bottles; standard freight applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need this if my tank is already cycled?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can still dose it during ongoing maintenance, particularly in medium to heavily stocked tanks, to support the bacteria already doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuum doesn't note a clouding effect for this product; any temporary cloudiness after dosing a new system should clear as the bacteria establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it alongside carbon or a UV steriliser?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuum's own documentation doesn't state an interaction for BacterGen•M specifically. 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