{"product_id":"tropical-bacto-active-30ml","title":"Tropical Bacto-Active 30ml – Aquarium Bacterial Supplement","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropical Bacto-Active 30ml is a live bacterial treatment designed to establish and maintain biological balance in freshwater aquariums. It contains selected, active strains of bacteria that break down organic waste in the substrate and filter media, making it an essential tool for cycling new tanks and recovering disrupted ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks down organic waste accumulated in substrate and filter media using live bacterial cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitiates and stabilises the nitrogen cycle by releasing ammonium ions that stimulate nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClears water cloudiness and eliminates odours caused by organic build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks synergistically with Tropical Nitri-Active to significantly reduce aquarium maturation time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropical Bacto-Active is appropriate across a wide range of situations: when setting up a new aquarium, during the active maturation period, after routine filter cleaning or substrate maintenance, following water changes, and after antibiotic or medication treatments that may have depleted bacterial flora. Regular use supports long-term biological stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRestoring Biological Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilter cleaning, medication courses, and significant water changes can all strip beneficial bacteria from an established tank. Tropical Bacto-Active replenishes that bacterial population directly, reducing the window in which ammonia and organic compounds can accumulate to harmful levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the 30ml bottle. Tropical Bacto-Active is also available in 100ml and 250ml sizes for larger or multiple tank setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraightforward to dose and effective across new and established aquariums alike, Tropical Bacto-Active gives keepers a reliable biological foundation — whether they're cycling a tank from scratch or recovering one after a disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146867757393,"sku":"1VTT030","price":3.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/1VTT030_1.jpg?v=1782486911","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/tropical-bacto-active-30ml","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}