NP-Bacto-Balance is ideal for keeping nitrate and
phosphate low while maintaining the important balance between
these key nutrients.
In many situations, some reef aquariums may develop an excess
of nitrate or phosphate while being limited in the other. When
this occurs, bacteria and other organisms can't properly
metabolize the excess nutrients, and carbon dosing alone is not
enough.
In order to restore the proper ratio of carbon, nitrogen, and
phosphorus in these aquariums, it may be necessary to provide
additional elements along with the carbon source.
NP-Bacto-Balance is a unique solution that can help to
stabilize nitrates and phosphates at the lowest possible levels
while avoiding a nutrient deficiency. With its balanced
composition of carefully selected organic and inorganic
nutrients, NP-Bacto-Balance acts to reduce nitrate and
phosphate while improving coloration and growth of corals,
sponges and other filter feeders.
Key Benefits
- Efficient reduction of nitrate and phosphate
- Increased skimmer efficiency
- Maintains optimal ratio of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus
- Bacterial biomass acts as nutrient source for filter
feeders
- Prevents situations of nutrient deficiency
- Improves the coloration and growth of corals and other
inverts
- Suitable for aquariums of all ages
- Mature tanks can be significantly revived
- Dose manually or with a dosing pump
Available in Three Sizes
Dosing Recommendations - Dosing depends
on the age of the aquarium
- In the case of new and young tanks (0-1 years old*) no more
than 0.25 ml per 100 l /25 US-Gal. tank content should be added
per day.
- In tanks of a medium age (1-2 years old*) up to 0.5 ml per
100 l /25 US-Gal. can be dosed per day
- In mature tanks (>2 years old*) can receive from 0.5 to
1 ml for 100 l /25 US-Gal. aquarium water per day.
- For best results, add Tropic Marin NP-Bacto-Balance to a
high water flow area in the tank at the beginning of the
lighting cycle.
- Dosage may be adjusted every 2 weeks by .25 mL per 100
liters/25 US-Gal, after testing nitrate and phosphate
Maximum Dose - A dosage of 1 ml per 100 l
/25 US-Gal. tank content per day should not be exceeded under
any circumstances. If a clouding of the tank is observed
after the elevation of the dosage of NP-BACTO-BALANCE, the
dosage should be reduced to the previous level.
Beside the organic and inorganic nutrients, NP-Bacto-Balance
also contains the same trace elements of Tropic Marin K+
Elements in the same concentration. Up to a dosage of 0.75 mL
NP-Bacto-Balance per 25 gallons per day a further supplement
with 1 ml/25g K+ Elements can have a positive effect on the
coloration of the corals. We recommend additionally the Tropic
Marin® A- Elements for a complete trace elements dosage to add
missing trace elements such as iodine, bromine, fluorine,
vanadium, molybdenum and selenium.
