{"product_id":"seachem-stability","title":"Seachem Stability","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishes a safe, functioning biofilter in days, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Stability seeds new freshwater and marine aquariums with a blend of nitrifying bacteria that breaks down waste organics, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, helping prevent new-tank syndrome. It also works as an ongoing maintenance dose after water changes, new fish introductions, or medication use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNano and starter tanks up to around 200 L suit the 50 mL or 100 mL bottles for a single new-tank cycle. Hobbyists running a full water-change routine or several tanks get better value from the 500 mL to 2 L range, while multi-tank retailers and large systems suit the 4 L or 20 L packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad-spectrum bacterial blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — aerobic, anaerobic and facultative strains break down waste organics, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo hydrogen-sulfide risk\u003c\/strong\u003e — the strains are non-sulfur-reducing, so they will not produce toxic hydrogen sulphide the way some competing bacterial products can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerant of temperature and pH swings\u003c\/strong\u003e — remains effective across the range of conditions found in a typical new set-up, rather than needing a narrow band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-stable spore form\u003c\/strong\u003e — bacteria are supplied as dormant spores that withstand extreme temperatures and need no food until diluted in tank water, so no refrigeration is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmless to fish, invertebrates and plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe to dose at the recommended rate with no risk of overdosing livestock or plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne product for freshwater and marine\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single bacterial starter covers both set-up types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost per litre falls as pack size rises\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 20 L pack works out the cheapest per litre of tank water dosed of the range (see table below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine (saltwater) aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf-stable; does not require refrigeration\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-reducing strains\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. Seachem's official new-tank schedule is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mL (1 capful) per 40 L of tank water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 2-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mL (1 capful) per 80 L of tank water, once daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish may be introduced immediately provided the 7-day schedule is followed. For ongoing maintenance, dose 5 mL per 80 L once a month, or with every water change, whenever new fish are introduced, or whenever medicating the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost per litre of tank water dosed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from Seachem's maintenance rate of 5 mL per 80 L: divide each bottle's volume by 5 mL to get the number of maintenance doses per pack, then multiply by 80 L to get the total litres of tank water that pack can maintenance-dose over its life. Retail price divided by that litres figure gives the cost per litre below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance doses per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLitres of tank water maintained per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew freshwater and marine set-ups being cycled before livestock is added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished tanks after water changes, new fish introductions, or medication treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetailers and hobbyists wanting one bacterial starter that covers both freshwater and marine systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a fishless cycle check — always confirm ammonia and nitrite have dropped to zero with a test kit before treating the tank as fully cycled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing at the same time as active UV sterilisation or ozone treatment (see safety notes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off UV sterilisers and ozone generators while dosing, as both will kill the beneficial bacteria before they can colonise the filter. Shake the bottle well before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Seachem's manufacturer support in addition to the guarantees you're entitled to under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I add fish immediately after dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Seachem's instructions confirm fish can be introduced immediately provided the 7-day new-tank dosing schedule is followed as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy isn't my tank cycling instantly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability seeds the filter with bacteria, but those bacteria still need to multiply to match the tank's waste load. Continue the 7-day dosing schedule and monitor ammonia and nitrite with a test kit rather than judging by dosing alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work in a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the bacterial blend is formulated for both freshwater and marine aquarium systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to refrigerate the bottle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bacteria are supplied as dormant spores that tolerate a wide temperature range and only activate once diluted in tank water, so the bottle stores at normal room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I dose after the tank has cycled?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's maintenance rate is 5 mL per 80 L of tank water, applied monthly or with every water change, new fish introduction, or medication treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it overdose my fish or plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem states the product is harmless to fish, invertebrates and plants at the recommended dosing rate, so there is no risk from following label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"50 mL","offer_id":55244153454883,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 mL","offer_id":55244153487651,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":55244153520419,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":55244153553187,"sku":null,"price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 L","offer_id":55244153585955,"sku":null,"price":117.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 L","offer_id":55244153618723,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 L","offer_id":55244153651491,"sku":null,"price":318.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 L","offer_id":55244153684259,"sku":null,"price":912.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/0122-stability-1-l-scaled-scaled.png?v=1782710633","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/seachem-stability","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}