Question 1

I had a major nitrite and nitrate spike. crazy high. my ph was super low, probably the only reason my beta survived. how long will this take to work?

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I'm sorry but the person who said it would cycle in 2 days is absolutely wrong. Scientifically that cannot and will not happen. If you educate yourself on the nitogen cycle you will see why. You are right about your ph being super low and your beta surving because the lower your ph is;  less toxic form or ammonium will be present than the more toxic ammonia.

Question 2

How long does the water stay cloudy after use?

Accepted Answer

Once the bacteria begins to bloom , the cloudiness could last a couple weeks . API accu-clear will clear up the cloudiness without affecting the cycle.

Question 3

I have nitrogen spikes in my aquarium sometimes after my water changes. Would using this in replacement water be a reasonable preventative or waste $?

Accepted Answer

This product is hardly a waste of money , I use it in replacement water after every monthly gravel vac to prevent (new water syndrome). My fish seem to instantly detect its presense quicker than Seachems Stability.  Nitrogen prevention , however isn't exactly what this product is for. Yes true , beneficial bacteria products help convert ammonia into nitrite , and then nitrite into harmless nitrate. But the cycle time in which this occurs takes many weeks of patience. If your filter is already cycled , it still takes many days to go through the conversion process. Therefore during a nitrogen spike , you would be better off purchasing Seachems Safe (and be prepared for the white powder substance to smell like sulfur) , this is normal and the answer to your nitrogen problem.

Question 4

When it says remove "filter floss" what exactly does it mean?

Accepted Answer

That means take the filter cartridges out of your filter ........ In other words run it without the carbonated screens that you put in.

ASIN	B086Z6VTJW
ASIN	B086Z6VTJW
Allergen Information	Sulphites Free
Best Sellers Rank	#42,293 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #371 in Aquarium Water Treatments
Brand Name	Brightwell Aquatics
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,407)
Date First Available	April 10, 2020
Included Components	MicroBacterStart XLF
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	Water Conditioner
Item Weight	4.97 ounces
Item model number	BACSTARTXLF125
Liquid Volume	125 ml
Manufacturer	Brightwell Aquatics
Manufacturer	Brightwell Aquatics
Manufacturer Part Number	BACSTARTXLF125
Model Number	BACSTARTXLF125
Number of Items	1
Package Dimensions	4.8 x 1.54 x 1.46 inches; 4.97 ounces
Pet Type	Fish
Target Species	Fish
UPC	810086019595
Unit Count	1 Count

MicroBacter Start XLF Freshwater Tank Starter, 125 ml

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