{"product_id":"seachem-stability-bonus-rhino-30-bonus-325-ml","title":"Seachem Stability Bonus Rhino +30% BONUS 325 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet 30% more Seachem Stability for the same price: a full 325 mL in the bonus Rhino bottle (250 mL + 30% free), enough to rapidly seed the biofilter in a new tank and help prevent new tank syndrome.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stability contains a synergistic blend of aerobic, anaerobic and facultative bacteria that break down waste organics, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate in both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad tolerance of temperature, pH and organic load, staying effective where competing blends can crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-sulfur-fixing bacteria, so it will not produce toxic hydrogen sulphide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmless to fish, invertebrates and plants, with no danger of overdosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDormant spore form: no refrigeration required, activates once diluted in aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not affect pH, GH or KH: it is purely a bacterial supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well alongside a biological filter medium such as Seachem Matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325 mL total (250 mL + 30% bonus = 75 mL free), Rhino bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid suspension of dormant bacterial spores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacteria type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerobic, anaerobic and facultative (non-sulfur-fixing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater suitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine (saltwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 years from date of manufacture, stored at room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well before use and switch off UV sterilisers or ozone equipment while dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew tank, day 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL (1 capful) per 40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce, on setup day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew tank, days 2-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 80 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily for 7 consecutive days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 80 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonthly, at each water change, when adding new fish, or when medicating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost per litre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking: the 325 mL bottle holds 65 maintenance doses (325 mL ÷ 5 mL per dose). At the maintenance rate of one dose per 80 L, that maintains 5,200 L of tank water (65 × 80 L) across the life of the bottle. At $32.95 for 325 mL, that is $32.95 ÷ 5,200 L, which works out to under 1c per litre of tank water maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for \/ Not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e new freshwater and marine aquariums being cycled, established tanks after a water change, when adding new fish, when medicating, and for fishless cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e replacing regular water testing and water changes; instantly completing the nitrogen cycle (most tanks still take 4 to 6 weeks even with bacterial additives); or adjusting pH, GH or KH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn off UV sterilisers and ozone equipment while dosing, as these can kill the bacteria before they establish. Stability is non-toxic to fish, invertebrates, plants and biological filtration, with no overdose risk under normal use. Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is backed by Seachem's manufacturer quality assurance, in addition to the consumer guarantees you are automatically entitled to under Australian Consumer Law, covering faults, defects and products not matching their description. Contact us if your bottle arrives damaged or faulty and we will arrange a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I add fish straight away?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fish and other livestock can be introduced at any time, as long as the 7-day dosing schedule is completed as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does a full tank cycle take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tank cycles at its own pace depending on stocking, filtration and organic load, but most tanks dosed with Stability complete a full cycle within 4 to 6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat should I use for an ammonia spike?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an emergency ammonia reading, Seachem recommends Seachem AmGuard alongside continued Stability dosing to keep supporting the biofilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run a fishless cycle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Add a pinch of fish food daily as an ammonia source until your test kit registers ammonia, then continue the Stability dosing schedule until the tank cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Stability affect pH, GH or KH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Stability is a bacterial supplement only and has no impact on pH, GH or KH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is this called the Rhino bottle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rhino bottle is Seachem's bonus-size packaging: 30% extra product (325 mL instead of 250 mL) in the same bottle format, for genuine added value over the standard size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773852209443,"sku":"725186-120","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/0120-stability-rhino-325_ml-scaled-scaled.png?v=1782710366","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/seachem-stability-bonus-rhino-30-bonus-325-ml","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}