{"product_id":"fauna-marin-bacto-reef-balls-250-ml","title":"Fauna Marin Bacto Reef Balls, 250 ml","description":"\u003cb\u003e250 ml size\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFauna Marin Bacto Reef Balls contain reef bacteria and enzymes that reduce ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphates resulting in crystal clear and healthy reef aquarium water. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBacto Reef Balls Features:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean up organic waste and unwanted detritus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce filter maintenance and eliminates unwanted bacteria and algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy dosing - each dosing lasts three weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for saltwater aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nDosage:\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo (2) Bacto Reef Balls per 100 liters (26.4 US gal) replace every two weeks.\nBegin with half the recommended dosage to assess the specific needs of your aquarium. Place Bacto Reef Balls in a high flow area of your filter. Fauna Marin recommends placing the spheres in a filter bag or stocking. In aquariums without a skimmer, begin with a quarter of the dosage.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTips:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure the balls are not placed near the suction of a pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacto Reef Balls slowly dissolve upon contact with water for 2-4 weeks. During this time, natural bacteria and a highly effective enzyme solution are introduced into the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter adding Bacto Reef Balls, your skimmer performance may significantly increase. This is the first sign of increased nutritional degradation. With an increase or removal of Bacto Reef Balls, you can determine the exact needs of your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA general dosage can not be specified due to aquariums' individuality and stocking levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFauna Marin recommend starting with half the recommended dose and gradually adding more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacto Reef Balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e until you achieve your desired values. Check with regular water tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nStorage:\u003cbr\u003e\nBacto Reef Balls contain live bacteria that live in their perfectly protected gel casing and supplied. After opening, store the product in a dark and cool area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsume the fractured Bacto Balls within 6-9 months of opening.","brand":"VASCAAquariumSupply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42621056385109,"sku":"RFM45341","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2626\/2101\/files\/FM45341-2.jpg?v=1781985489","url":"https:\/\/vascaaquariumsupply.com\/products\/fauna-marin-bacto-reef-balls-250-ml","provider":"VASCAAquariumSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}