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Prodibio Bioptim 6 Vials

Prodibio Bioptim 6 Vials

$28.99 CAD
$28.99 CAD
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Bioptim

Stimulates beneficial bacteria, improves water quality & filtration.

For freshwater systems only.

BIOTIM'S PRIMARY ROLE

Bacteria, or probiotics, require nutrients, known as prebiotics, to function effectively and remain active over the long term.

Bioptim provides all the essential micro-elements required for aquarium life, including amino acids, enzymes, and natural vitamins.

It naturally optimizes and maintains the biological filtration established by BioDigest bacteria.

Bioptim is a natural product that acts on cellular bio-activators.

It stimulates the cellular metabolism of most bacteria present in aquarium water, and strengthens biological reactions by increasing bacterial populations, thereby optimizing water quality.

Bioptim also supplies essential trace elements, including:

  1. Sulfur for protein synthesis
  2. Iron for fish blood
  3. Cobalt for B vitamins
  4. Essential elements such as calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, molybdenum, and potassium

Formulated for Results

Bioptim rapidly accelerates the digestion of organic matter, reduces Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), and thereby improves redox potential. It facilitates the elimination of nitrates and phosphates - precursors to algae issues - as well as carbohydrates, helps regulate decomposition odors, and further optimizes water quality.

When should you use Bioptim?

  • Standard mode - every 15 days.
  • After the introduction of new fish or invertebrates.
  • After a water change.
  • After medical or anti-algae treatment.

Bioptim works perfectly with all types of commercially available nitrifying bacteria.

Dosage frequency

Dose one ampoule every 15 days.

Treats up to 200L / 50 gal

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LIGHT

LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.

MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height. 

HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.

FLOW

LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.

MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.

HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.

SKILL

ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.

While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.

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