{"product_id":"tropic-marin-np-bacto-pellets-1000ml","title":"Tropic Marin NP-Bacto-Pellets 1000ml","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropic Marin NP-Bacto-Pellets – 1000ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropic Marin NP-Bacto-Pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are a biodegradable filter media designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine and reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing an effective method of reducing nitrate and phosphate through natural biological processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese specially developed pellets act as a carbon source for beneficial bacteria, encouraging bacterial growth and the consumption of excess nutrients within the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for reef keepers looking to maintain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow and stable nutrient levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, NP-Bacto-Pellets offer a convenient solution for long-term biological nutrient management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps reduce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enitrate (NO3) and phosphate (PO4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine and reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiodegradable polymer pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides a carbon source for beneficial bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages natural biological nutrient reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps control excess nutrients that contribute to unwanted algae growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for continuous use in a dedicated pellet reactor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports stable water conditions in established reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for long-term nutrient management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000ml pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNP-Bacto-Pellets provide a solid organic carbon source that encourages beneficial bacteria to grow on the surface of the pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the bacteria multiply, they incorporate nitrate and phosphate into their biomass, helping reduce excess nutrients within the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bacterial biomass can then be removed through effective protein skimming, providing a natural method of nutrient export.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the recommended quantity of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNP-Bacto-Pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a suitable fluidised media reactor with sufficient water movement to keep the pellets gently tumbling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a dedicated pellet reactor with adjustable flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure an effective protein skimmer is operating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduce the pellets gradually to allow the biological system to adjust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly monitor nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplenish the pellets as they are gradually consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropic Marin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NP-Bacto-Pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1000ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Biodegradable biological filter media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nitrate and phosphate reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Equipment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fluidised pellet reactor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marine and reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological nutrient reduction takes time to establish, and results will vary depending 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