Nitrospira MKII Bacteria

Q: How much do I need for my system?

Multiply your system volume in cubic metres by 50 millilitres for the standard concentration, or by 10 millilitres for the super concentrate, then divide the result by the 1,000 millilitre bottle size.

Q: What is the dose rate for a RAS?

50 millilitres per 1,000 litres for the standard concentration, or 50 millilitres per 5,000 litres for the super concentrate.

Q: What about aquariums and ponds?

Aquariums take 5 millilitres per 100 litres standard, or 5 millilitres per 500 litres super concentrate. Ponds take 10 millilitres per 5,000 litres standard, or 10 millilitres per 25,000 litres super concentrate.

Q: Do I need to dose again after the first application?

Yes. Apply a follow-up dose at 50 per cent strength on day 14, and 50 to 100 per cent doses after cleaning or water changes to maintain stability.

Q: Which bacteria are in the bottle?

Nitrosospira, which converts ammonia to nitrite, Nitrospira, which converts nitrite to nitrate, plus waste-assimilating Bacillus species and probiotic strains.

Q: Can I use it in salt water?

Yes. Nitrospira MKII is formulated to perform in both fresh water and salt water systems.

Q: How should it be stored and shipped?

Keep the product refrigerated for best results. Fresh By Design ships it only at the beginning of the week to give the bacteria the best chance of survival in transit.

A live nitrifying bacteria culture for starting a new biofilter quickly or re-seeding an established one.

Price range: $160.00 through $500.00 ex GST

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Categories: Bacteria & Additives

Applications: Pond, Public Aquarium, RAS

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Key Features

Live nitrifying bacteria for starting up a new biological filter with minimal downtime, and for re-seeding an established one
Seeds both steps of the nitrogen cycle at once — Nitrosospira converts ammonia to nitrite, Nitrospira converts nitrite to nitrate
Multiple Bacillus species assimilate organic waste, with probiotic strains that improve water clarity and lower disease risk through competitive exclusion
Adhesive nitrifying strains attach to filter media, so the population stays in the biofilter instead of washing through
Works in both fresh water and salt water — RAS, ponds and aquariums
Dosed on system water volume: RAS at 50 mL per 1,000 L standard or 50 mL per 5,000 L super concentrate, with a follow-up dose at 50% strength on day 14
Keep refrigerated; orders are dispatched at the start of the week so the bacteria arrive viable
Sizing — multiply your system volume in m³ by the dose rate (50 mL per m³ standard, 10 mL per m³ super concentrate) to get the millilitres per treatment, then divide by the 1,000 mL bottle size

Specifications

Specification	Detail	SKU
Pack size	1,000 mL bottle — standard concentration	NITRO1000
Pack size	1,000 mL bottle — super concentrate	NITRO1000SC
Form	Live liquid culture of nitrifying, waste-assimilating and probiotic bacteria
Dose rate — RAS (standard)	50 mL per 1,000 L, i.e. 50 mL per m³	NITRO1000
Dose rate — RAS (super concentrate)	50 mL per 5,000 L, i.e. 10 mL per m³	NITRO1000SC
Dose rate — aquarium (standard)	5 mL per 100 L	NITRO1000
Dose rate — aquarium (super concentrate)	5 mL per 500 L	NITRO1000SC
Dose rate — pond (standard)	10 mL per 5,000 L	NITRO1000
Dose rate — pond (super concentrate)	10 mL per 25,000 L	NITRO1000SC
Follow-up dosing	50% strength on day 14; 50–100% doses after cleaning or water changes; periodic dosing revitalises aged biofilters
Organisms	Nitrosospira (ammonia to nitrite), Nitrospira (nitrite to nitrate), waste-assimilating Bacillus species and probiotic strains
Media adhesion	Contains adhesive nitrifying bacteria that attach to filter media
Water type	Fresh water and salt water
Storage	Keep refrigerated for best results
Dispatch	Shipped only at the beginning of the week to protect bacterial viability in transit
Shipping weight	2 kg per bottle

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I need for my system?

What is the dose rate for a RAS?

What about aquariums and ponds?

Do I need to dose again after the first application?

Which bacteria are in the bottle?

Can I use it in salt water?

How should it be stored and shipped?

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