{"product_id":"continuum-clean-m","title":"Continuum Clean M","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuum Clean M uses live bacteria and enzymes to break down the grime that builds up on rock, glass and decorations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold internationally under Continuum's name Bacter Clean•M, it's a marine microbial culture that digests detritus, leftover food and organic waste on contact, loosening stains and coatings so your filtration can clear them out. A freshwater version, Bacter Clean•F, is sold separately for non-marine systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bacteria and enzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Continuum states the culture contains non-pathogenic microbes and enzymes, though it doesn't name specific strains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigests organic waste\u003c\/strong\u003e — breaks down leftover food, detritus and general grime rather than just masking it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleans surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — loosens stains and coatings from live rock and tank walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-week establishment routine\u003c\/strong\u003e — a daily dose for the first fortnight builds the culture up before you drop to a lighter maintenance schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 1c per litre to maintain\u003c\/strong\u003e — at Continuum's maintenance dosing rate, both the 250 mL and 500 mL bottles work out to under 1c per litre of tank water dosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine microbial culture and enzyme cleaner (Continuum's international name: Bacter Clean•M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive constituents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-pathogenic microbes and enzymes; Continuum does not publish specific strain names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine and reef aquaria (a separate freshwater version, Bacter Clean•F, exists)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL, 500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre (maintenance dosing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL: under 1c per litre · 500 mL: under 1c per litre — based on Continuum's 3 mL per 100 L daily maintenance rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStarting a new tank or a deep clean\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix 6 capfuls (30 mL) into a cup of aquarium water and add to the tank on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilding the culture (first two weeks)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDose 1 capful (5 mL) per 25 US gallons (100 L) daily for at least two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOngoing maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the first two weeks, drop to either 4 capfuls per 25 US gallons weekly, or 3 mL per 25 US gallons daily — whichever suits your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine and reef tanks carrying detritus, leftover food or stained rock and glass that would benefit from a bacterial clean-up crew in a bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater systems — use Bacter Clean•F instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption. If the product contacts eyes, flush with water and seek medical advice if irritation persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold with Continuum's standard packaging warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to the consumer guarantees you're entitled to under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium in Brisbane \/ North Lakes, QLD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same as Clean Equation M?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Clean Equation M is a chemical flocculant and surface conditioner; Clean M is a live bacterial and enzyme culture. They work differently and can be used together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this in a freshwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — Continuum sells a dedicated freshwater version, Bacter Clean•F, for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuum's dosing schedule runs a full two weeks of daily dosing to establish the culture before dropping to a lighter maintenance routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it cloud my water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuum doesn't list clouding as an expected effect, but as with any bacterial product, a temporary bloom is possible in a newly dosed tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Continuum","offers":[{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":55249697210659,"sku":null,"price":48.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":55249697243427,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Continuum_bacter_clean-m_8oz-web_533be26eeff53_6a5d785c-bc05-4f2f-b7c6-d413ac713a86.jpg?v=1782710663","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/continuum-clean-m","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}