Microbe-Lift Special Blend Aquarium Bacteria

I purchased this item to help get the nitrogen cycle started in a new 45 gallon freshwater aquarium which had been running for about two weeks with small amounts of food added. I followed the dosing instructions for Microbe Lift and added a couple of fish the next day. I tested daily for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.

Ammonia levels continued to rise and there were no detectable levels of nitrite or nitrate after a week, necessitating a water change.

On the recommendation of more experienced fish keepers, I decided to switch to Tetra SafeStart for a bacteria boost. Immediately after adding the SafeStart, ammonia stabilized at a tolerable level and within three days I began seeing nitrates rising. The tank was fully cycled within 10 days.

Microbe Lift was not as effective as Tetra SafeStart in controlling ammonia levels and providing beneficial bacteria. It also has a strong unpleasant sulfide odor which the packaging says is normal. I definitely recommend SafeStart over this product.Tetra 77962 SafeStart Treats, 70-Gallon, 250-ml, 8.45-Ounce

I tried to start my aquarium using this stuff and it didn't do anything I tested it for 5 weeks using a previous bottle I purchased and nothing. I have been doing the start with no fish just adding a bit of food and also adding amonia pure amonia. Nothing registered on Nitrites or nitrates. The amonia registered though at 1ppm

This stuff is garbage imho

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This stuff comes with an odor warning, and man does it smell. I don't know about how much bacteria it contained or if it even helped much. My system did seem to cycle faster once I'd added it. I wouldn't go this route again.

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