{"product_id":"tropical-bacto-active","title":"Tropical Bacto-Active Bacterial Water Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropical Bacto-Active is a live bacterial treatment designed to establish and maintain a healthy biological cycle in freshwater aquariums. It introduces selected strains of beneficial bacteria that actively break down organic waste in the substrate and filter media, keeping water clear and biologically stable. Available in a range of sizes to suit tanks of different scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe live bacterial cultures in Bacto-Active target organic matter accumulating in the substrate and filtration system, decomposing it efficiently and releasing ammonium ions in the process. This stimulates the growth of nitrifying bacteria, which in turn accelerates the establishment of the nitrogen cycle — the foundation of a stable, healthy aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does for Your Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitiates and stabilises the nitrogen cycle in new and established aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks down organic waste, reducing cloudiness and eliminating unpleasant odours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishes bacterial populations after filter cleaning or substrate maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores biological balance following antibiotic treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports long-term biological stability with regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks synergistically with Tropical Nitri-Active to significantly shorten aquarium maturation time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacto-Active is suitable at multiple stages of an aquarium's life. Use it when setting up a new tank, during the maturation period, after water changes, following filter maintenance, or any time the biological balance has been disrupted. It is not a one-off product — regular application maintains the bacterial populations that keep water quality consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacto-Active is available in several sizes to match the volume of your setup. Smaller options suit compact or quarantine tanks where precise dosing is important, while larger sizes are better suited to established display aquariums requiring ongoing maintenance. Select the appropriate size from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":54176461979985,"sku":"1VTT030","price":3.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":54176462012753,"sku":"1VTT035","price":6.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":54176462045521,"sku":"1VTT040","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/tropical-bacto-active","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}